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https://lnkd.in/eU6XiHpa Recent concerns about the loss of the derogation for Nitrates on Irish Farms lead to concerns that slurry would have to be exported from farms to maintain stocking levels. There is also concerns about straw supplies with tillage farmers exiting the sector. I wonder would it make sense for cattle farmers forced to reduce stocking rate to grow their own feed and plant fodder crops. Cereals can be preserved with urea at high moisture levels in case of a wet harvest. The role of contractors would be important as small scale growing would not justify each farmer getting their own harvesters and balers. Straw is all grown in Ireland for Irish need most years but grains are regualarly imported.

The cost of producing home-grown feeds on Irish farms

The cost of producing home-grown feeds on Irish farms

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Patrick, thanks for sharing!

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