Spur roadways 1: Context profile

A cost-benefit analysis of agricultural investments in Ireland examines initial and ongoing costs, including authorization, advisory, working capital, buildings, and machinery. It highlights mid-level reductions in energy and input use, high payback periods, and environmental benefits such as improved nitrogen cycling, soil regeneration, biodiversity, and animal welfare. Social benefits include reduced workload. The study draws on French and English agricultural literature, with resources from farmxp.fr, encyclopediapratensis.eu, and teagasc.ie. Funded by the EU, views expressed are those of the authors.