Farmers warn the country's fodder crisis is a national emergency

They're calling on the Government needs to step up. 

British farmers are now also raising concerns about the amount of fodder being imported into Ireland during the current feed crisis. 

UK farming unions say the impact of Irish aid schemes could have a knock on effect for farmers there, who are also dealing with a shortage of supply

Irish Farmers' Association regional chairman Nigel Renaghan says farmers are desperate.

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