Tuam awaits UK hay import as overnight rainfall adds to fodder crisis
Tuam is now awaiting a third import of hay from the UK as overnight rainfall has increased pressure on farmers struggling to source fodder.
A total of ten loads are expected at Connacht Gold stores throughout the West with a load expected at the Airglooney outlet this evening or tomorrow.
Farmers throughout the county have been struggling to cope with the animal feed shortage and a below than normal grass growth due to unseasonal weather conditions.
Overnight rainfall in the Galway area has also added to the problem making ground conditions in many areas are quite poor.
Meanwhile, the first consignments of hay shipped in from France to address the fodder crisis, are being distributed today to farmers.
200 thousand tonnes of French hay is being trucked around the country, with the first shipment being given out today in Limerick.
Meanwhile, the IFA says the first consignments of hay shipped in from France to address the fodder crisis, are being distributed today to farmers.
200 thousand tonnes of French hay is being trucked around the country, with the first shipment being given out today in Limerick.