Why I fear for the future of industry I loveAS a farmer and food producer, I am sometimes critical of all the Rules and Regulations to be complied with. I am, however, worried for the future of Irish farming, and of dairy farming in particular. Up until a few short years ago, the production of every Irish dairy farm was limited by a Milk Quota — introduced in 1984. With a temperate climate, which is ideal for grass-growing, Ireland has some obvious natural advantages for milk production. I also learned that the animals we have create income and profit for us, but they are not machines, conveyor belts or simply ‘production units’.

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