I have called on the Minister of Agriculture to put a support package in place for sheep farmers.
Sheep farmers have received no support during the COVID-19 emergency.
Sheep farmers need support with the closure of Kildare Chilling which reduces outlets for lambs at this very important time for sheep farmers.
‘Fluctuations in prices coupled with the collapse in the wool market is leaving farmers without an income’.
Sheep farmers continue to bear the cost of producing high quality product and need help as a matter of urgency.
‘We must support the family farm particularly the small west of Ireland farmers at this time’.