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There can’t be environmental sustainability without economic sustainability for the farmer, says DJ Keohane, Cork-based dairy farmer.

There can’t be environmental sustainability without economic sustainability for the farmer, says DJ Keohane, Cork-based dairy farmer.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2021 - 14:05
Aisling Kiernan

Farmer Profile #1:

DJ Keohane, Timoleague, Co Cork.

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