Teagasc invites drought-hit farmers to fodder clinics

A series of webinars with practical advice and the latest information will take place in the regions most impacted and are due to commence this week

Farmers have been advised that taking action early will help individual farmers to make the best decisions for their enterprises.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 - 12:01

Teagasc has launched a series of fodder clinics in the counties most impacted by the drought.

Clinics will take place this week at Teagasc offices in Waterford, Kilkenny and East Cork.

Sandra Hayes, manager of the Teagasc Laois/Kildare/Offaly advisory region, urged farmers to contact Teagasc for help planning their fodder needs.

She said: “Our advisers are available to help farmers plan for the months ahead and into the winter. We would urge those coming to the clinics to bring details of their existing fodder stocks on farm, and the number of livestock expected to be on the farm over the next nine months, so that a fodder plan can be put in place."

Head of Advisory Services in Teagasc, Thomas Curran, said: “These clinics are part of the ongoing Teagasc advisory effort to support farmers in planning their feed and fodder requirements for the remainder of 2026 and the spring of 2027.

Taking action early will help individual farmers to make the best decisions for their farm enterprises.

A series of webinars with practical advice and the latest information will take place in the regions most impacted and are due to commence this week.

Ger Shortle, manager of the Teagasc Carlow/Wicklow/Wexford advisory region, added: “On the webinar, we will have advisers covering fodder budgeting, advice on formulating diets, managing livestock numbers, exploring the option of catch crops and deciding if, and when to apply fertiliser and slurry.”

Fodder webinar