Farmers push minister on urgent support for sheep sector

"The challenges facing our farmers are significant, and Government must take immediate action to safeguard their livelihoods."

The INHFA has highlighted the significant challenges facing the sheep sector, including the fall in lamb prices coupled with an increase in feed costs and other expenses.

Farmers continue to push Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue for urgent support for the sheep sector as it continues to suffer falls in lamb prices.

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association made its call at the annual general meeting of its Donegal branch, held on Monday night in Letterkenny.