Fodder situation 'relatively stable' - but risk of shortages is weather-dependent
According to Teagasc, beef farms are judged to be in a relatively secure position, with feedback from the commercial farms participating in the knowledge transfer programmes that they are in a good position for feed at present.
The fodder situation is relatively stable on both dairy and beef farms, but the risk of shortages is dependent on spring weather and managing turnout of livestock to grass, Teagasc has said.
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) took place this week to update members on the livestock fodder and feed situation on farms, with Joe Patton and Pearse Kelly from Teagasc outlining a number of key points.
