Dairy farmers’ incomes shrank by 26pc in 2018

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Dairy farmers’ incomes shrank by 26pc in 2018

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Farming

Dairy farmers’ incomes dropped by almost €25,000 on the average 100-cow herd last year due to lower milk prices and increased feed costs during last summer’s drought.      

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