Could see a change in cattle rearing. A calf needs a lot of soya/barley/rapeseedcake to get to slaughterweight in the current system. Slower grass and winter sileage-fed could be cheaper. Destroys farmers cashflow during the changeover.
Could our farmers ever compete with the massive agri-businesses of the US, though?
They might choose to sell to a higher echelon, pushing the quality argument, but I don't know how well the average Friesian compares to an Aberdeen Angus.
Could see a change in cattle rearing. A calf needs a lot of soya/barley/rapeseedcake to get to slaughterweight in the current system. Slower grass and winter sileage-fed could be cheaper. Destroys farmers cashflow during the changeover.