Signs of dairy boom slowing down in 2018

When 194 dairy farmers were asked about their herd size plans, in the Irish Examiner/ICMSA opinion poll, the biggest response of 47% was in the “no change in my dairy output” category.

Signs of dairy boom slowing down in 2018
Thu, 20 Sep, 2018 - 01:00

By Stephen Cadogan

When 194 dairy farmers were asked about their herd size plans, in the Irish Examiner/ICMSA opinion poll, the biggest response of 47% was in the “no change in my dairy output” category.

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