Farmers encouraged to buy and sell their animals online where possible

 

Farmers are being encouraged to continue to buy and sell their animals online where possible during Level 5 lockdown.
It comes despite marts being allowed to stay open as part of the new restrictions.
Strict protocols will be in place at the facilities, including the requirement for buyers to pre-book their place.
Ray Doyle from the Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society, which runs the country’s marts, says farmers should only attend marts if its necessary: