Kerry Agribusiness has announced a series of measures to address the current fodder difficulties in its area, with a focus on maximising stocks and ensuring optimum autumn grass growth.
Kerry collecting milk from daIry farmer in Killimer, Co. Clare.
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Certain support mechanisms have been made available to farmers by Kerry Agribusiness to help them deal with fodder shortages.
Fertiliser rebate
Maintaining a good supply of grass and maximising grass growth this coming Autumn is especially relevant this year. Given the current fodder deficit on many farms there is a necessity to extend the grazing season both at the back end of the year and in the spring.
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Considering this, the business has announced a €15/t rebate for its milk suppliers and existing customers on purchases of 18:6:12, CAN and 27:2.5:5 fertiliser during the month of August.
Bulk 'grass extender'
To ensure suppliers have an additional feed option during the coming months Kerry has developed a 'grass extender' coarse feed which is available in bulk from the Kerry Agribusiness Mill in Farranfore from today, 1 August.
Advisory clinics
Across its store network, Kerry Agribusiness, in collaboration with Teagasc, will continue to offer its milk suppliers the opportunity to avail of one-to-one advice on preparation of fodder budgets.
Kerry Agribusiness staff will also continue to offer technical advice and support to customers across their catchment area.
Suppliers are advised to contact their local Kerry Agribusiness representative if they require assistance or have interest in any measure announced.
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Certain support mechanisms have been made available to farmers by Kerry Agribusiness to help them deal with fodder shortages.
Fertiliser rebate
Maintaining a good supply of grass and maximising grass growth this coming Autumn is especially relevant this year. Given the current fodder deficit on many farms there is a necessity to extend the grazing season both at the back end of the year and in the spring.
Considering this, the business has announced a €15/t rebate for its milk suppliers and existing customers on purchases of 18:6:12, CAN and 27:2.5:5 fertiliser during the month of August.
Bulk 'grass extender'
To ensure suppliers have an additional feed option during the coming months Kerry has developed a 'grass extender' coarse feed which is available in bulk from the Kerry Agribusiness Mill in Farranfore from today, 1 August.
Advisory clinics
Across its store network, Kerry Agribusiness, in collaboration with Teagasc, will continue to offer its milk suppliers the opportunity to avail of one-to-one advice on preparation of fodder budgets.
Kerry Agribusiness staff will also continue to offer technical advice and support to customers across their catchment area.
Suppliers are advised to contact their local Kerry Agribusiness representative if they require assistance or have interest in any measure announced.
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