‘It’s the Worst Year for Drought That I Can Remember’ Says Louth IFA Chairman - 18/08/2026
It’s being described as one of the worst years for drought in decades, with farmers across the country facing mounting pressure after weeks of hot and exceptionally dry weather.Louth IFA Chair Kevin Sweeney, a dairy farmer from outside Ardee, says he can’t remember such a prolonged dry spell since he began farming. While he says Louth is better off than some parts of the country, the lack of rainfall is still having a significant impact.Potato and vegetable growers are among those worst affected, with irrigation becoming increasingly difficult and expensive. Dairy and drystock farmers are…
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