Milk and Meat orders up 60% due to panic buying
Fresh Meat and fresh milk orders have increased by as much as 60% on standards orders as a result of panic buying. According to the Farmer Journal, the processors are not fearing shortages in the short term but have expressed their biggest concern is around staff. Processors are working to…
More people in rural areas seeking help for cocaine use
There’s been a steady increase in the number of people seeking help for cocaine addiction in rural areas, including in the north west. The figures come from the Health Research Board going back to 2013. 2018 had the biggest increase during this period, a 50% jump in people seeking help…