Extreme weather warning: Farmers advised to plan ahead

Farmers have been warned to take precautions in the face of extreme weather.’

As the country prepares for temperatures that could reach as low as -10C, farmers are being advised to plan accordingly, particularly as their work is more likely to see them outdoors as the cold weather hits.

The timing is problematic for many, with the plunging temperatures hitting in the midst of the calving and lambing season.