IFA Limerick chair Shay Galvin and farmers at the farm walk on Galvin's farm in Limerick. There was a strong focus on safety and HSE advice at the walk.
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Farmers in Limerick expressed concern over fodder shortages at an IFA-organised farm walk on Galvin's farm in Banogue last Thursday.
Many were still riding high after their recent all-Ireland hurling win but the mood was tempered by the prospect of future fodder shortages with low grass growth persisting in many parts of the county.
Over 100 farmers attended the Knowledge Transfer-approved event and reported large regional differences within the county, according to Limerick IFA chair Shay Galvin.
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IFA Limerick chair Shay Galvin and his brother at the farm walk on Galvin's farm in Limerick.
Galvin said that some farmers had already used 50% of their first cut of silage during the drought period, but added that some farmers had since managed to fill the deficit.
He urged farmers to ensure they completed a fodder budget and first assess the situation before panicking.
Fodder imports
Kerry Agribusiness nutritionist Stephan O’Regan also urged farmers to complete a fodder budget but assured farmers that the organisation was in the process of importing fodder into the country.
The event included a strong focus on mental and physical health and 45 farmers had their blood pressure checked at the event.
Animal health was also discussed, with local vet Edwin Murphy giving a pre-housing health rundown, advising farmers to dose and vaccinate before stock go into sheds.
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Farmers in Limerick expressed concern over fodder shortages at an IFA-organised farm walk on Galvin's farm in Banogue last Thursday.
Many were still riding high after their recent all-Ireland hurling win but the mood was tempered by the prospect of future fodder shortages with low grass growth persisting in many parts of the county.
Over 100 farmers attended the Knowledge Transfer-approved event and reported large regional differences within the county, according to Limerick IFA chair Shay Galvin.
IFA Limerick chair Shay Galvin and his brother at the farm walk on Galvin's farm in Limerick.
Galvin said that some farmers had already used 50% of their first cut of silage during the drought period, but added that some farmers had since managed to fill the deficit.
He urged farmers to ensure they completed a fodder budget and first assess the situation before panicking.
Fodder imports
Kerry Agribusiness nutritionist Stephan O’Regan also urged farmers to complete a fodder budget but assured farmers that the organisation was in the process of importing fodder into the country.
The event included a strong focus on mental and physical health and 45 farmers had their blood pressure checked at the event.
Animal health was also discussed, with local vet Edwin Murphy giving a pre-housing health rundown, advising farmers to dose and vaccinate before stock go into sheds.
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