Macra says grassland equipment can optimise natural advantage

Farmers should be given access to grass-measuring equipment to help maximise Ireland’s competitive advantage from grass-fed dairy production, Macra na Feirme has said.

The young farmer group says the equipment would help the dairy sector reach the grass and grassland management targets outlined in Food Wise, the Government’s strategy document for agri-food production.

“The provision of grass- measuring equipment would certainly benefit young farmers,” said Macra president Seán Finan.