Level five restrictions have led to many industries having to adapt to online forums. One of the restrictions having a major impact on the farming industry is the closure of marts.  

After a number of issues in the last couple of weeks, farming groups have been calling for marts to open fully before restrictions are set to be lifted in December. 

Newstalk reporter Siofra Mulqueen found out how farmers have been managing with virtual auctions.

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