Advance payment of subsidies urged

One of the wettest summers on record has resulted in “near catastrophic” farming conditions.

President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association John Comer called for acknowledgement of the issues facing farmers.

“We’re receiving reports from around the country about the failure to harvest silage crops, poor grazing conditions, and reduced milk production as well as the pressures arising from increased costs and the sharp reduction in milk prices.”