Training course spotlighton farmers hit by effects of weather

A training and awareness programme is being offered in Co Kerry at vets, AI, milk recorders, and anyone else dealing with farmers — to help them spot farmers struggling to cope with the after-effects of the bad weather of 2012.

The initiative was launched by the Farm Family Support Service working group at the North and East Kerry Development (NEKD) local rural development company.

They have also delivered special advice leaflets to every farmhouse in their area of operation, which includes most of Co Kerry north of Killarney.