Our fodder crisis caused by poor farm strategy as well as weather

We need a smaller beef herd and an emphasis in dairy on premium products like cheese and ice-cream, writes Victoria White

Our fodder crisis caused by poor farm strategy as well as weather

The first loads of fodder ordered from the UK by Dairygold arrive today.

Our cattle won’t say no to the 2,500 tonnes of hay and haylage. But those of us gifted with more reason should say no to a farming system which has relied on imported fodder twice in five years.

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