Under Level 5 restrictions, which were implemented this week, farmers have not been allowed to attend livestock marts.  An online bidding system was set up for those who want to sell livestock, but the system has been branded a ‘disaster’ For more on this we heard from Deputy Mattie McGrath, Leader of the Rural Independent Group.

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