The Irish farmers organisation Talamh Beo is calling for the government to support the many farmers and growers who have lost critical infrastructure due to storm Éowyn.

Many growers in particular have lost polytunnels filled with winter crops which will urgently need repair or replacement to prepare them for planting come spring. 

Often small scale and organic farmers and growers supplying local markets are left out of government schemes and supports.

Talamh Beo are calling for a simple, easily accessible grant to cover the cost of replacing damaged infrastructure and help ensure these farmers can continue to stay in business.

Farmers supplying local markets already suffer from unfair below-cost selling by supermarkets and an absence of state support. Talamh Beo is calling for urgent action to protect and strengthen this vital sector.

Many of these farmers are busy clearing up their land and counting the costs of the storm. Let’s help farmers and growers get back on their feet and give them the support they need at this critical time.

Farmers and growers need urgent support to recover—let’s ensure they get the help they deserve now.

Sign our petition here to show your support:

https://www.change.org/p/support-irish-farmers-and-growers-affected-by-storm-%C3%A9owyn