Dairy farmers Paul Clarke and James Clarke with Mark Delahunty, general manager, Lakeland Agri, and dairy farmer Gerard Reilly, receiving a delivery of fodder from Lakeland Dairies, near Virginia, Co Cavan.
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Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the first shipments of fodder started arriving on Friday from the UK, and it will be delivered directly to Lakeland dairy farmers.
In total, the co-op will import 1,000t of fodder from the UK.
Where farmers have an immediate need for fodder, Lakeland is asking them to make contact with their agri representative, member relations department, or the dedicated fodder helpline on 042-969 4341.
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The co-op has advised farmers to measure fodder stocks on the farm and to budget/estimate a fodder requirement to 1 May.
Farmers should then quantify any shortfall or surplus and contact Lakeland Dairies to inform them of their situation and for advice and assistance.
Lakeland Dairies will buy any surpluses from farmers for redistribution and have said their agri technical sales team and nutritionists are “available to assist farmers and we advise them to make contact with us.”
The helpline is dedicated for fodder enquiries only. General enquiries can be made as usual to member relations on 1890-47 47 20.
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Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the first shipments of fodder started arriving on Friday from the UK, and it will be delivered directly to Lakeland dairy farmers.
In total, the co-op will import 1,000t of fodder from the UK.
Where farmers have an immediate need for fodder, Lakeland is asking them to make contact with their agri representative, member relations department, or the dedicated fodder helpline on 042-969 4341.
The co-op has advised farmers to measure fodder stocks on the farm and to budget/estimate a fodder requirement to 1 May.
Farmers should then quantify any shortfall or surplus and contact Lakeland Dairies to inform them of their situation and for advice and assistance.
Lakeland Dairies will buy any surpluses from farmers for redistribution and have said their agri technical sales team and nutritionists are “available to assist farmers and we advise them to make contact with us.”
The helpline is dedicated for fodder enquiries only. General enquiries can be made as usual to member relations on 1890-47 47 20.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
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