Tipperary farmers continuing to count cost of fodder crisis

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Although temperatures have improved somewhat today, fields remain water logged and farmers are still having to ration what feed they have.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed this week announced 1-point-5 million euro to help meet the costs of importing fodder.

Some Co-Ops have started getting animal feed from abroad in response to the nationwide shortage which is a result of months of bad weather.

Speaking to Tipp FM, Teagasc Regional Manager Donal Mullane, said farmers need to recognise the toll this crisis will have on their mental health