Canvassing for election while running a dairy and beef farm is multi-tasking at its hardest. But unlike previous IFA elections, the COVID-19 pandemic allowed Kenny Jones to canvas from the comfort of his home while running his farm at the same time. It was a new experience.It was all on the phone. I am a great guy for chatting to people, so I missed going around and visiting yards, but it worked out fine, says the newly elected Kerry IFA chairman.
However, now that the Kielduff farmer has settled down after the election, his focus is now on fighting for the future of farming in Kerry. Leading that agenda are two big issues: CAP reform and climate change.