Dairy
Up to 30% of farms across both dairy and drystock enterprises are currently reporting significant winter feed deficits, the NFFSC heard.
Agri-Business
The FAI identified 'huge concerns' around non-compliance being one of the biggest contributors to lower fertiliser sales
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard how farmers around the country have been struggling to secure straw.
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) is to meet this week following a request from Minister Charlie McConalogue.
A "comprehensive" and "robust" survey of current fodder stocks on dairy and beef farms is underway across the country.
Grass
Father and son team Mike and Michael Magan farm under a dairy partnership in the village of Killashee, Co. Longford.
