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Farmers Face Fodder Crisis as Committee Reforms | Cork News
Farmers across Ireland are bracing for winter amid severe drought conditions that threaten livestock feed supplies, prompting the government to revive the National Fodder and Food Security Committee. With regions like Carlow, Laois, and Kilkenny hit hardest, farmers are calling for urgent, actionable support—not just promises—as they face cash flow struggles and limited aid from EU partners. Minister Martin Heydon has pledged budgetary assistance and urged farmers to engage with banks and suppliers, but farm groups insist concrete plans are needed quickly to safeguard both animal welfare and…
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