The Clare Chair of the IFA says farmers in this county are coping “reasonably well” with the COVID-19 outbreak, under the circumstances.
The Irish Farmers Association has urged its members to put a ‘Plan B’ in place, to ensure their farm will continue to operate, should they fall victim to the virus.
They are being warned to make sure somebody else – be it a family member, neighbour or friend – is aware of the daily routine and what needs to be done, in case the farmer is hospitalised or must self-isolate.
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Parteen farmer Tom Lane says most are coping well but they still need to be looking out for themselves.
