Teagasc fodder survey reveals 90% of farms expect to have sufficient feed for winter

Given that the majority of farms have sufficient reserves in place for the winter months, the focus should now move to building up grass for the autumn, according to advisors

It can prove challenging to secure high-quality feed for freshly calved and growing animals, which require silage quality of at least 70 Dry Matter Digestibility (DMD) to support performance. 

Based on data from approximately 300 farms nationwide, Teagasc recently updated the National Fodder Survey across dairy and drystock farms. 

Nationally, 90% of farms expect to have sufficient feed in place for the winter ahead, but approximately 5% of farms expect to face fodder deficits of 20% or greater.