Brian Reidy: Harvest options for an uncertain market

Importing inferior fillers cannot be the future of our livestock concentrate production systems going forward, writes independent nutritionist Brian Reidy

Native Irish grain is the most versatile high-energy feed that farmers can grow or buy, writes Brian Reidy.

Costs will need to be closely monitored this winter if profits are to be realised in all beef and dairy systems. 

Silage quality will be variable around the country as always, so higher or lower levels of concentrates will be needed, depending on this to achieve required performance targets.