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‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

Mart managers have said that, with 2025's weanling prices, more young farmers are looking at calving suckler cows as a viable option to contribute towards their income.

NEWS 14 May 2026

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

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‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

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