Farmers continue to assess the damage caused by drought. The farm research body Teagasc has been holding emergency advisory meetings with farmers.
Report shows cows eating grass on scorched ground. Vegetables effected by drought, including onions, cabbage, and potatoes.
Interview with Pat Gleeson, Teagasc, on the effects of the drought.
Barley in field. Sheep on scorched grass.
Interview with Tom Clinton, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) President.
Cows eating hay in field.
Interview with Tom O'Dwyer, Deputy President of Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA).
Land being sprayed from sprinkler.
The reporter is Joe O'Brien.