Wet and frosty March caused 'enormous stress' for farmers

Leap & District Vintage Club held its annual tractor run in aid of Marymount Hospice and Brú Columbanus amid heavy downpours on Monday, as the wet weather that prevailed through March continues this month. Picture: Andy Gibson

March was wetter and warmer than usual — with conditions particularly difficult for farmers — according to Met Éireann’s climate statement for the month.

The national forecaster noted that the weather was “wet and relatively mild overall” and the heavy rainfall has led to farmers calling for help from the Government.