Shannon Airport has confirmed that it will meet farm organisations in the coming days to explore the option of fast-tracking the airport’s grass cutting to make bales for farmers experiencing ongoing fodder shortages.
During the fodder crisis of 2013, Shannon Airport made 1,600 bales to help farmers on its 400ac site.
Operations director Niall Maloney said that the situation may not yet be as bad as 2013 but that many farmers were in dire circumstances.
We are willing to play our part
“A lot could happen in a week if the weather improves and we get more growth but, as of now, many farmers are experiencing major problems,” Maloney said.
“We’ve seen a lot of fodder imported over the past week as a result, the introduction of emergency Government supports and we are willing to play our part also.”
Dublin Airport
A spokesperson for the DAA told the Irish Farmers Journal that it was not in a position to fast-track the grass cutting date at the airport.
“Due to the recent heavy rainfalls, the grass around Dublin Airport’s airfield is not due to be cut for several weeks to allow for it to dry out.
“The current grass cutting contract requires the contractor to cut, remove and dispose of the grass.
Not due to be cut for several weeks to allow for it to dry out
“The contract is currently up for renewal and tender evaluations will be carried out shortly.
“We are happy to pass on the contractor's details to the IFA when the contract has been awarded,” the spokesperson stated.
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Shannon Airport has confirmed that it will meet farm organisations in the coming days to explore the option of fast-tracking the airport’s grass cutting to make bales for farmers experiencing ongoing fodder shortages.
During the fodder crisis of 2013, Shannon Airport made 1,600 bales to help farmers on its 400ac site.
Operations director Niall Maloney said that the situation may not yet be as bad as 2013 but that many farmers were in dire circumstances.
We are willing to play our part
“A lot could happen in a week if the weather improves and we get more growth but, as of now, many farmers are experiencing major problems,” Maloney said.
“We’ve seen a lot of fodder imported over the past week as a result, the introduction of emergency Government supports and we are willing to play our part also.”
Dublin Airport
A spokesperson for the DAA told the Irish Farmers Journal that it was not in a position to fast-track the grass cutting date at the airport.
“Due to the recent heavy rainfalls, the grass around Dublin Airport’s airfield is not due to be cut for several weeks to allow for it to dry out.
“The current grass cutting contract requires the contractor to cut, remove and dispose of the grass.
Not due to be cut for several weeks to allow for it to dry out
“The contract is currently up for renewal and tender evaluations will be carried out shortly.
“We are happy to pass on the contractor's details to the IFA when the contract has been awarded,” the spokesperson stated.
Read more
Fodder crisis costing €2,500/week for Waterford farmers – IFAC
Rainfall four times the norm in some parts
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