“The Minister needs to act quickly to ease the emotional and financial strain on impacted farm families. This is the last thing farmers needed this year. The IFA President also appealed to the banks to take a flexible and understanding approach as farmers grapple with very difficult conditions. “The forecast into the weekend and early next week is mixed, with more rain to fall in areas that are already saturated. This will only add to the pressure that farmers are experiencing as they work to keep their livestock safe,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent October 20, 2023 23:34 UTC