Sheep farmers call for support as sector is 'at risk'

The IFA said it has made a "clear case" to Minister Charlie McConalogue that support of €30 per ewe was needed for the sector. 

Farmers brought their campaign for stronger supports for the sheep sector to the Department of Agriculture this week. 

Sheep farmers are calling for Government aid and warned that without it, the sector "will be put at risk".

Farmers brought their campaign for stronger supports for the sector to the Department of Agriculture this week.