The number of visits to farms should be kept to an absolute minimum, and in the foreseeable future access will be provided only to basic services due to the viral crisis.
So says Pat McCormack, president of the Irish Association of Cow's Milk Suppliers, who also asked to keep farm inspections to a minimum.
According to him, any request of the farmer to postpone the check for health reasons must be satisfied by the relevant agency.
Edmond Phelan, president of the Cattle and Sheep Producers Association, called on the Ministry of Agriculture to temporarily suspend farm inspections.
The largest farm in Ireland has a population of 1,500 cows, 1,000 of which are dairy. The average productivity per 1 cow per year is 6000 liters of milk.
Mr. Felan said his Association was ready to work with the department to ensure that the highest standards were met, but in a way that protected and supported hardworking farming families.
Tim Cullinan, president of the Irish Farmers Association, previously called on farmers to attend by appointment only.
Direct speech: “It is also important that farmers communicate by telephone with their neighbors, who could engage in agriculture on their own,” he said.
- On Wednesday, February 19, AgriLand paid a visit to James Lorinienko, who is a Cheviot breeding breeder and has been breeding for the past 30 years, near the town of Donegal.
- According to the latest industry data, in Ireland this year there has been a decrease in the rate of growth of the dairy herd and, according to forecasts, by 2022 the growth of the livestock may cease altogether.
- According to EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan, the new Kilkenny Center for Digital Innovation can contribute to the digital transformation of Europe’s agri-food sector, stimulating innovation and growth in the region.
