Teagasc invite Farmers to Fodder Clinics
Fodder clinics are commencing in the counties most impacted by the drought. They start tomorrow, Wednesday, 26 August in the Teagasc offices in Portlaoise, Tullamore and Naas
Other clinics will take place over the next week in Teagasc offices in counties Carlow, Wicklow, Wexford, Kilkenny, Waterford, Tipperary, East Cork, Louth, and Meath.
Sandra Hayes, Manager of the Teagasc Laois/Kildare/Offaly advisory region urged farmers to contact Teagasc. She said, “our advisers are available to help farmers plan for the months ahead and into the winter. We would urge those coming to the clinics to bring details of their existing fodder stocks on farm, and the number of livestock numbers expected to be on the farm over the next 9 months, so that a fodder plan can be put in place.”
Head of Advisory Services in Teagasc, Thomas Curran said; “These clinics are part of the ongoing Teagasc advisory effort to support farmers in planning their feed and fodder requirements for the remainder of 2026 and the spring of 2027. Taking action early will help individual farmers to make the best decisions for their farm enterprises.”
A series of webinars with practical advice and the latest information will take place in the regions most impacted and are due to commence next week.
The first two webinars will take place on the evening of Thursday, 27th August for the Teagasc Carlow/Wicklow/Wexford advisory region and for the Meath/Louth/Dublin advisory region.
Ger Shortle, Manager of the Teagasc Carlow/Wicklow/Wexford advisory region said; “on the webinar we will have advisers covering fodder budgeting, advice on formulating diets, managing livestock numbers, exploring the option of catch crops and deciding, if, and when to apply fertilizer and slurry.”
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Fodder Clinics dates and locations
Waterford/ Kilkenny Advisory Region |
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| Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | Friday, 4th September 10am to 4pm |
| Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny | Friday, 4th September
10am to 4pm |
| Kilkenny | Friday, 4th September
10am to 4pm |
| Waterford/Kilkenny Fodder Webinar Tuesday, 8th September at 7:30pm Join the webinar here |
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Wicklow/Carlow/Wexford Advisory Region |
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| Tinahely, Co. Wicklow | Wednesday, 2nd September 10am -1 pm, 2pm – 4 pm |
| Oak Park, Co. Carlow | Wednesday, 2nd September 10am -1 pm, 2pm – 4 pm |
| Gorey, Co. Wexford | Wednesday, 2nd September 10am -1 pm, 2pm – 4 pm |
| Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford | Wednesday, 2nd September 10am -1 pm, 2pm – 4 pm |
| Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford | Wednesday, 2nd September 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Wicklow/Carlow/Wexford Fodder Webinar Thursday, 27th August at 7pm Join the webinar here |
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Laois/Offaly/Kildare Advisory Region |
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| Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Wednesday, 26th August 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Tullamore, Co. Offaly | Wednesday, 26th August 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Naas, Co. Kildare | Wednesday, 26th August 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Laois/Offaly/Kildare Fodder Webinar Tuesday, 1st September at 7.30pm Join the webinar here |
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Cork East Advisory Region |
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| Moorepark, Co. Cork | Friday 4th September 11am to 1 pm |
| Midleton, Co. Cork | Friday 4th September 11am to 1 pm |
| Mallow, Co. Cork | Wednesday, 2nd September 11:30am to 1 pm |
| Kanturk, Co. Cork | Tuesday, 1st September 10am to 12 pm |
| Cork East Fodder Webinar Monday, 31st August at 7:30pm |
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Meath/Louth/Dublin Advisory Region |
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| Dundalk, Co. Louth | Monday, 31st August 11:30am to 1pm |
| Navan, Co. Meath | Tuesday, 1st September 11:30am to 1pm |
| Meath/Louth/Dublin Fodder Webinar Thursday, 27th August at 7.30pm |
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Tipperary Advisory Region |
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| Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Friday, 28th August 9:30am – 1:30pm |
| Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | Friday, 28th August 9:30am – 1:30pm |
| Nenagh, Co. Tipperary | Friday, 28th August 9:30am – 1:30pm |
| Tipperary town | Friday, 28th August 9:30am – 1:30pm |
| Tipperary Fodder Webinar Monday, 31st August at 7.30 pm |
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