Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved

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Contracting out heifer rearing offers many benefits once both parties take time to draw up a tailor-made agreement that covers all the potential scenarios that can arise, Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell shares the key details. Cuts to organic nitrogen stocking rates, difficulties sourcing land to lease, high land rents and labour shortages […]