Farmers query wisdom of continuing in sucklers

The reality of poor financial returns from beef cows is becoming clear to farmers, who are considering other options

Many suckler farmers are seriously questioning their viability, says Dermot Kelleher, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association’s national suckler chairman, and West Cork chairman.

He should know, running a 40-cow herd at Inchigeela in West Cork.