Farmers seek establishment of sheep taskforce to address 'deepening crisis' in sector

Falling prices and rising costs are placing "huge pressure" on farmers.

Farmers are seeking the establishment of a sheep taskforce to address the ongoing fall in lamb prices and to develop a medium to long-term plan for the sheep sector. 

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has written to Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue seeking this taskforce, and president Vincent Roddy has stressed the need for parties across the sector to work together in developing a plan that can deliver for farmers.