Farmers Call For Urgent Support As Dry Spell Continues

The IFA wants to see the phased reintroduction of fuel excise duty postponed.

Farmers say urgent action is needed to support them during the ongoing dry spell.

The Irish Farmers Association is calling on the Agriculture Minister to call a meeting of the Fodder Crisis Committee.

It also wants the Government to postpone the phased reintroduction of excise duty on fuel from next month.

IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman says some farmers are spending thousands to keep their crops alive:

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