Fodder

Calculating the volume of feed in forage crops

There are hugely varying reports regarding the volume of feed available in this year’s forage crops, with some very poor crops present in the midlands and southeast.

GRASS & FEEDING 4 November 2026

Calculating the volume of feed in forage crops

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Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

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Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

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Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

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