Beef
A third of nearly 2,360 farmers who took part in a snap Agriland survey over a 24 hour period have said they are now running short of fodder.
Rural Life
Round bales are now fetching up to €40 in some parts of the country as the pressure on fodder stocks grows for some farmers.
Agri-Business
Balancing payments to farmers who are participating in the 2023 Fodder Support Scheme have started to be paid out.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that he has “no plans” to re-open the 2023 Fodder Support Scheme.
A total of 67,451 farmers have applied to the 2023 Fodder Support Scheme, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) confirmed.
