Listen: AgriFocus – top issues for farmers as elections loom

In this episode, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan to discuss the issues which are most prominent for the farming community ahead of local and European elections next month.

Drennan discusses the rise in popularity of representatives who would highlight farming and rural issues.

He also outlines what would-be politicians should be aware of as they visit doorsteps and farm yards in the next few weeks with weather challenges, farm enterprise sustainability, rising costs and reduced margins all weighing on farmers’ minds.