Calls are being made on the Government to prepare for another fodder crisis.
There are fears that a predicted dry spell in the North West could lead to further shortages.
The recent dry spell has led to some farmers starting to feed silage to cattle on farms where grass growth has slowed.
This combined with the fodder crisis of months past has led to serious concern over the upcoming Autumn/Winter season.
Sligo Leitrim TD Marc McSharry says the government needs to be prepared incase of another crisis….
