Dairy producers facing significant challenges, warns McGuinness

DAIRYING remains a key component of the Irish agriculture sector, European Parliament member Mairead McGuinness said at the silver jubilee Baileys champion cow competition, held at Virginia Show in Co Cavan yesterday.

But currently dairy producers, like other farmers, are coping with the immediate challenge posed by the recent heavy rainfall.

“This has put huge pressure on farmers, forcing many to bring cows indoors and adding to costs. Many farmers have been unable to make their second cut of silage.