The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has called for suckler prices to be "reset" to take account of increased costs. ICSA Suckler chair
Farm organisations have long argued farmers will not continue in beef farming if meat factories do not pay higher prices for their cattle. This year is no different, with a sharp drop in returns since May leaving many farmers facing the age-old question: Is it worth it?
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