The €50/t subsidy scheme for imported fodder ended on Monday 1 April. Participating co-ops made efforts to clear stocks before this deadline.

Any remaining stocks will now be €50/t more expensive to sell. This is on top of relatively high import prices.

Kerry has sold all stocks to farmer members.

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Glanbia has offered store vouchers to farmers to encourage them to purchase remaining fodder and cleared a lot in March, but it still has stocks on hand.

Dairygold is understood to have close to 2,000t remaining. This material has been priced at €270/t while the subsidy was available.