Fodder worries re-emerge as cattle eat more than expected

Although a lot of silage was made in the late summer and autumn last year, I am beginning to get calls from farmers who fear that they may run out, before they can turn out cattle.

Most farms still require between 75 and 90 days of silage to reach the end of their winter. Now is a good time to do a quick calculation on your remaining stocks.

Many farmers are commenting that they have been going through their silage much faster than they would have expected. After the recent wet weather, it is unlikely that there will be much grazing done in January.