While brushing up on some facts and figures about the structure of dairy farms in
Ireland this week, I noted
with interest one cohort of farmers.
Of the 17,987 registered milk suppliers, some 901 herds have no cows. Surely a dairy without a cow is like an inflatable dart board or a chocolate teapot?
These farmers are not supplying milk but still have a milk supplier number.
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The revelation means these farmers will now be entitled to a share of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM).
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While brushing up on some facts and figures about the structure of dairy farms in
Ireland this week, I noted
with interest one cohort of farmers.
Of the 17,987 registered milk suppliers, some 901 herds have no cows. Surely a dairy without a cow is like an inflatable dart board or a chocolate teapot?
These farmers are not supplying milk but still have a milk supplier number.
The revelation means these farmers will now be entitled to a share of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM).
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