Challenging time ahead for suckler and beef farmers
Suckler and beef farms are looking at a substantial drop in income this year, which will have major implications for the sector if urgent supports are not provided. Brendan Golden, the IFA Livestock Chairman, says that the updated Outlook for 2022 published by Teagasc this week highlights the challenges facing the suckler and cattle sector. The report showed that costs will outstrip any price increase. Farmers are already seeing this…