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Wednesday, 3 April 2024 17:47

Farmers are struggling to plant crops because of the weather.

The country is due to get up to four times the usual rainfall over the next week that will continue to affect farmers.

Farmers will be concerned with this news as they were calling for supports for the tillage sector as they can't plant crops due to the weather.

29 days of rainfall was recorded in some parts of the country in March, according to Met Éireann's climate report.

Siobhan Leijin from Athlone's Care Clinic says the pressure of the unknown is causing stress:

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Westmeath recipients will receive €126,500.
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Aida Cassiano was served a notice of termination for her rented Rochfortbridge home in October 2024.
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The National Ploughing Championships begin next week.

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