Fodder situation is 'dire' and 'can no longer be ignored' as farmers call for 'emergency response'
Mr McNamara said the inability of drystock farmers to access credit is a "major factor in the current crisis".Â
The situation is currently "dire" and "can no longer be ignored" farmers have said, as they call for an "emergency response" to the ongoing difficulties facing agriculture due to heavy rainfall.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has said that the convening of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee taking place on Friday is necessary.
