The Agriculture Minister needs to put an aid package in place for farmers worst affected by the ongoing fodder crisis – that’s according to the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association.

With further wet weather this week, and fodder supplies being depleted, the situation is very serious for many farmers across the West and Northwest region, but the INHFA says the Minister’s fodder transport subsidy has not worked, as very few farmers have applied, and an aid package is now needed.

The Mayo chairman of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association Gerry Loftus says they’re now writing to TDs across the country to appeal to Minister Michael Creed for financial assistance….