A local farmer has raised his concerns about the impact that the crisis in the Middle East will have on the agricultural industry.
Drumhowan farmer, Martin McElearney, is the IFA’s Dairy Chair.
According to Mr. McElearney, the war in the Middle East has increased the cost of doing business for farmers.
He said that diesel, fertiliser, and home heating oil have “gone through” the roof.
Mr. McElearney explained that Irish fertiliser comes from North Africa, but the pressure on supply has increased the prices.
Speaking to Northern Sound, he said that farmers in the region are feeling the squeeze.
Mr. McElearney said: "This is our fertiliser time in Cavan and Monaghan, and the tillage guys are fertilising as well.
"Companies stopped supplying for two weeks there. I wasn't talking to anyone this morning about whether they're back on or not.
"It creates panic, we need fertiliser, we need to grow our grass. With the diesel situation, where is the cost of our diesel going to be be?" he added.
