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Farmers Wishing For Rain As Ireland Experiences An 'Absolute Drought'

Uisce Éireann says 21 of the country's water supplies currently have a Drought Status.

Farmers are wishing for rain, as Ireland experiences an 'absolute drought'.

The warning was issued by Met Éireann after over two weeks of little to no rainfall.

Uisce Éireann says 21 of the country's water supplies currently have a Drought Status.

Director of Crop Science at UCD Kevin McDonnell says it's been difficult for tillage farmers:

 

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