Appeal to Galway farmers with spare fodder

Date Published: 26-Apr-2013

The IFA and Teagasc are appealing to Galway farmers with fodder to spare to make themselves known.

Farmers in the east of the county are understood to be worst affected by fodder shortages, which is being described as a ‘nationwide crisis’

It follows months of difficult weather conditions and hundreds of farmers are now struggling to feed their livestock.

Grass is beginning to grow, but farmers who are able to do so are urged to spread fertiliser on their land.

This week, the Minister for Agriculture announced an allocation of 1 million euro for an imported fodder transport scheme.

The department has also set up a helpline for farmers in difficulty

– that number is 1850 2-11-990.

Many farmers with the ability to sell fodder are now sold out, and more is needed.