Prof. Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc Head of the Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation programme is pictured addressing a group at a Moorepark open day on ‘Securing a Sustainable Future. Picture: O’Gorman Photography.
Large crowds attended Moorepark Open Day 2023 on Tuesday, July 4th 2023. Information, including the booklet, boards and videos is available below.
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Securing a Sustainable Future’.
Since milk quota removal was first discussed, the dairy industry has gone through a transformation. This has occurred against the backdrop of an economic crisis, a global pandemic and a war in Europe.
It is now important to take stock of the next phase of development for the dairy industry as a whole. Future developments will require close alignment with EU and national policy objectives. A particular focus is needed on:
At the same time it is necessary to generate financially rewarding career opportunities with a favourable work-life balance.
Moorepark’23 will highlight the various technologies and practices available to farmers to underpin the economic, environmental and social sustainability credentials of their farms.
Moorepark’23 provides attendees with the opportunity to see and learn about the results of the comprehensive, broadspectrum research programme undertaken by Teagasc, and to meet research, advisory, education staff and industry partners.
Click on the links below to find out more on:
Securing a sustainable future – Sustainability Challenges (PDF Paper)
View board as a pdf Securing a sustainable future – sustainability challenges Board
Dairy systems – farming today with tomorrow in mind (PDF Paper)
View Board as a pdf Dairy systems farming today with tomorrow in mind.
Sustainable and responsible breeding and reproductive programs (PDF Paper)
View board as a pdf Sustainable and responsible breeding and reproductive programs (PDF Board)
Grassland – the source of a sustainable future (PDF Paper)
View board as a pdf Grassland – the source of a sustainable future
At Moorepark ’23, a forum took place which was chaired by Dr Anne-Marie Butler, Head of Education, Teagasc and focused on people for a sustainable future. The forum looked at work life balance, working effectively and different ways of looking at how we work on farms, who work with us and how we manage those teams.
The panellists included:
Watch the recording of the forum below
