Teagasc assisting farmers manage farms during extreme weather
More than 700 farmers had land affected by flooding in recent weeks, with up to 200 having some silage stocks damaged. Up to 50 farms also had tanks flooded. The issues facing farmers include flooded farm yards and cattle sheds, as well as damaged or destroyed fodder.
Farmers are also seeking advice on moving animals to higher ground which are safer, and on feeding a maintenance diet to animals taken out of flooded sheds.
Peter Leonard, Teagasc regional advisory manager in Mayo, said earlier this month that farmers and others living in rural areas were trying to manage through very difficult weather. They are seeking advice on the right actions to take in response to flooding on their land and in their farm yards. Advice on cash flow and financial budgeting for farmers is also available, as they plan over the medium term to cope with the lower incomes in 2015 and the projected income situation into 2016.
