TB cost farmers more than €150m in 2024, reports IFAC

An IFAC report has put a price to the farmer's contribution in the battle against TB and it surpasses the figure pledged by the Department.

The IFA commissioned IFAC to quantify the cost of TB for Irish farmers using 2024 figures which totaled to €151.5m Picture Chani Anderson

It has cost Irish farmers €151.5m in the fight to eradicate TB in herds last year.

A report compiled by the Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative (IFAC) has concluded that the total financial contribution of farmers to the TB eradication in 2024 has amounted to €151,559,035.