Predicted dairy expansion ‘greatest change in Irish agriculture since EU’

The expected dairy expansion over the next five years is probably the greatest change to affect Irish agriculture since accession to the European Union, a conference was told in Cork yesterday.

Conor Geraghty, chairman, Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI), said the challenges included sustainable expansion, resource efficiency and anti-microbial resistance.

“Irish vets are continuing to upskill to support farmer clients and industry at this time but all stakeholders need to collaborate to realise our goals,” he said.