Brian Reidy: Self-sufficiency has never been so crucial

It may only be March, but it is important to plan now for next winter and calculate the tonnages required for the number of animals you will have

As we all know, input costs are getting higher by the day. Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, we were experiencing record-high fertiliser prices and significant increases in concentrate costs.

I have always advocated the growing and feeding of alternative forages for both beef and dairy production, and all over the winter and into this spring I have been discussing this more and more with all of my nutrition customers when I speak to them over the phone or during farm visits.