10 months of heavy rain in Ireland hinder barley, oat, and bean crop planting, raising concerns for farmers' livelihoods.

Irish tillage farmers express concern over future after 10 months of continuous heavy rain, making it difficult to plant barley, oat and bean crops. With a window closing, farmers must decide on sowing crops during dry spells, as conditions for planting remain challenging. This prolonged wet weather may lead to wider impacts on the sector, affecting the livelihoods of many farmers.