Brian Reidy: What are your feeding options for stock for the coming winter?

As we head into October, attention will turn to preparing for housing and the winter-feeding plan

Obviously, value for money must be a priority, but you must also consider if the feed is suitable for the animals you want to feed and if you have the facilities to store and feed it properly, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

The weather really makes the National Ploughing Championship, and thankfully, the rain gods played ball. 

It is a pleasure to walk around the stands when the conditions underfoot are good. On a side note, it is such a pity to see very few cattle there anymore and also so few actual farming machines.