Farmers were hit with significant flooding last year.
Farmers wants step taken to reduce the risk of flooding along the River Shannon.
The IFA says farmland must be protected through continued river maintenance.
It says farmers along the Shannon have suffered significant losses due to repeated flooding.
IFA spokesperson Brendan Golden says heavy rain is worrying for those who live at the river:
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