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Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?

Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Irish contractors to understand why they believe the current payment system per bale is outdated and what needs to change so bale density is rewarded and not punished.

CONTRACTING 16 April 2025
Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?

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1 January 1970

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