'The lack of women on the boards of co-ops does impact the border region'

'The number of female land owners in the border counties is only set to increase from 13% to 14%'

'The system needs to be streamlined so that farmers' rights are recognised'

In 2014, Cathal decided to plant mainly for economic reasons, identifying forestry as a 'steady' and 'reliable' income stream.

'If chronic stress goes on for a long period of time it can just simply wear somebody out'

The IFA says the sector urgently needs €100 million.

'We all know somebody that has chosen a very permanent solution to a short term problem'

There is a familiarity in Ukraine for many farmers here