Farmers facing 50% less straw due to drought

Farmers have warned of a 50% reduction in straw supply, due to drought.
Farmers facing 50% less straw due to drought
Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 18:30
Stephen Cadogan

The combination of dry conditions and reduced winter crop plantings will result in a severe straw supply reduction. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie
The combination of dry conditions and reduced winter crop plantings will result in a severe straw supply reduction. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Farmers have warned of a 50% reduction in straw supply, due to drought.

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