Farmers group does not accept idea of ‘managed decline’ in herds

Denis Drennan says farmers must ask politicians about their stance on the issue ahead of the local and European elections. Picture: Dylan Vaughan.

Farming representatives have hit out at confusing messages coming from Government, after the Taoiseach claimed that the national herd will not be reduced.

In ruling out a reduction in cattle, Simon Harris also suggested that brewers are never asked to reduce the amount of beer they produce, but the size of the national herd is constantly under scrutiny.