Battle against the elements proved hazardous and costly
The situation was particularly acute in wet land areas, even under conditions where land has been expertly drained and the best management practices were put into use to deal with the problem which led to farming being literally washed out during May, June, July and August.
On the Teagasc farm at Kilmaley, Co Clare, a reserve of silage and bought in meal feeding saved the day for the livestock, but the impact has hit production costs on the farm and fertility has also taken a knock in the dairy herd.
