Agriculture is pivotal to the story of Ireland, both historically and today. It provided employment, drove exports and dominated policy debates deep into the twentieth century. Throughout this period, the importance of agriculture waned, overtaken first by industry and then by the modern-service economy. This invites the question of why agriculture could not ‘modernise’ more quickly, an issue which vexed policymakers throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Understanding the path of rural development in Ireland is crucial for interpreting both agricultural history and the ongoing story of Irish regional equality.
Download the programme here: CIRI_Irish_Agricultural_Development_Programme
This workshop will be held online over Zoom, and links will be circulated closer to the time. To register your interest in attending, please email cephoutreach@tcd.ie
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