Fodder deficits on 15% of Irish farms

Around 15% of dairy and drystock farms still have significant deficits, with less than 40% of their winter feed requirement on hand.

Teagasc's national fodder security survey shows that, on average, dairy and drystock farms are on target for adequate winter fodder supplies after completion of first silage cuts.

However, around 15% of dairy and drystock farms still have significant deficits, with less than two-fifths (40%) of their winter feed requirement on hand in July.