Farmers should get off their farms at least once a week, Macra AGM told

Farmers should get off their farms at least once or twice a week, the Carbery Co-Op commercial manager told the Macra na Feirme AGM in Bantry on Saturday.

Odile Evans

16 May 2018

Farmers should get off their farms at least once a week, Macra AGM told

Winter Barley catching the last rays of sunshine in Stradbally, Co Laois, as the sun sets on the last day of April. \Philip Doyle

“Farming is not all about work,” JJ Walsh said, acknowledging the tough spring this year.

“The farmers really in trouble, who can’t get above their station are probably overstocked and have had to leave the cows in for six weeks longer this year. Get out of your farms once or twice a week.

“Get down to your local pub, you don’t have to drink, I’m not advocating drink driving. Your barman can make you a cup of tea. Sit down with the lads for a chat.”