Farm bodies, firms give €3m in extra fodder aid

The Irish Dairy Board, IFA, and agri-businesses launched more than €3m of extra fodder aid for farmers this week.
Thu, 02 May, 2013 - 01:00
Stephen Cadogan

IFA have purchased 3,000 tonnes of high quality hay in France. But nutritionist Hugh Kerr of Keenan, which is offering free advice and help to farmers, said that will be used up quickly.

Warning of unprecedented crisis, exceptional hardship, and a disastrous situation facing farmers, Irish Dairy Board CEO Kevin Lane announced a €2m emergency fund for dairy farmers, through IDB supplier co-op members.

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