Irish sheep sector in crisis

Irish sheep farming is in danger of being ‘obliterated completely’ with prices continuing to drop while input costs soar.

Alex Black
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Irish sheep sector in crisis

Irish sheep farming is in danger of being ‘obliterated completely’ with prices continuing to drop while input costs soar. Irish Cattle and Sheep Association sheep chair Sean McNamara has warned sheep...

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