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Examining costs and returns closely is key

Farmers need to be do their own costs and return and examine costs, varieties, prices and price offers that come their way writes Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 11 February 2026

Examining costs and returns closely is key

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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