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Farmers Battle Drought with New Support | Cork News
Grass growth in the south and southeast is plummeting, with some areas seeing less than 10% of normal yields—hitting farmers hard as costs soar. The government’s responding with emergency tweaks: boosting advance payments on key schemes from 70% to 75%, and relaxing rules to let farmers mow nearly 26,000 hectares earlier. But experts warn it’s not enough—farmers are already burning through winter feed, urging immediate action, smarter budgeting, and urgent fodder redistribution. Critics say the response is too slow; they’re calling for bold, systemic fixes to conserve resources and boost…
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