ICSA: Future of suckler farming in danger

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) suckler chairman Brendan McLaughlin has warned that the future of suckler farming is in danger after the findings of the latest Teagasc Profit Monitor report.

The report shows that only the top third of suckler farms generated a profit last year, on top of their premia. The bottom two-thirds were forced to subsidise their farms with premium payments.