Impact of 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supply on livestock farms and on crop and vegetable production
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee took place on Friday August 21, 2026 at Teagasc Oak Park, Co. Carlow
21 August 2026
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By Michael O’Donovan, David Wall, Joe Patton, Shay Phelan, Tom Curran
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The meeting between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc and the main farm organisation discussed the impact of the prolonged dry weather on farming.
The Teagasc presentation titled: Impact of 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supply on livestock farms and on crop and vegetable production featured updates on:
- Grass growth and Fodder Feed Budget Update
- August 2026 Teagasc Fodder Survey Results
- August 2026 Crops and Horticulture update
- Advisory messages on farming through the drought