Cost of hay bales to fall by one third under Coveney’s €1m fodder scheme

The €1m fodder import scheme announced yesterday will reduce the cost of a bale of hay to farmers by about one third, according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

The fund will subsidise transport costs for co-ops importing overseas fodder from Apr 15 to May 3.

Mr Coveney said that co-ops will assist non-members as well as members. Application forms, and terms and conditions will be made available through the co-ops in the coming days.