The Ulster Farmers' Union President Graham Furey visited farms in Fermanagh affected by serious flooding.

This week Graham Furey visited farms in the Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler area, where he discussed the impact of the floods on farm businesses with local farmers and with Rivers Agency officials.

Mr Furey said; "The unprecedented scale of flooding in Fermanagh is causing serious practical difficulties for farmers and their families in the affected areas. In some instances farmers are having to ration the amount of feed they are able to give their animals and milk collections have not been possible. I was pleased to meet with some of the farmers most severely affected and the UFU will do whatever we can to highlight their problems".

Mr Furey also met with Rivers Agency officials to discuss how the flooding can be alleviated as quickly as possible.

Afterwards he said; "It was good to see Rivers Agency officials on the ground working with local farmers to overcome the practical difficulties which farming families are facing. We had a useful discussion about why the flooding occurred and how we can prepare better for any potential similar events in the future in Fermanagh.

The Erne Catchment has experienced thirty-five days of constant rainfall. Rivers Agency officials have reassured the UFU that water is being pumped away at the maximum volumes. The UFU hopes to meet with all the Agencies involved in the near future to discuss how best to deal with a similar occurrence."