Agriculture Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Ceisteanna (197)

Claire Kerrane

Ceist:

197. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle herds in the State with livestock units, LSU, of 350 or higher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34599/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Information available to my Department indicates that there are over 800 cattle herds in the State with 350 LSU or more. This figure includes cattle of all ages from dairy, suckler and other cattle farms.