Videos
We have seen a big change in the grass situation on most sheep farms around the country in recent weeks. There has been an increase in growth rate and as a result we now see a surplus on farms. This presents a challenge in balancing the supply out and maintaining quality for subsequent rotatations.
Doreen Corridan, Munster Bovine highlights the importance of monitoring the young bull throughout the breeding season. It is very easy to miss cows in heat so it is important to use a monitoring device such as a chin ball, scratch pads or scanning.
Calves are born without any protective immunity and only receive protection once they absorb antibodies from colostrum. This protection covers the calf until they can develop their own immunity. The quality of colostrum can be improved through strategic vaccination
Infographic showing integrated control of potato late blight.
To children, a farm is a playground but always remember a farm is a workplace with many hidden dangers. In this short clip, Teagasc advisor Claire Mooney gives top tips on keeping children safe on our farms
One third of fatal accidents on Irish farms involve people who are 65 years or older. Most of these are caused by machinery, tractors, livestock or falls from height. Teagasc advisor Aine Butler gives some top tips in this short video for keeping our elderly safe while involved on our farms
Working with livestock is responsible for 20% of farm workplace deaths with over half of these deaths caused by cows and heifers around calving. Teagasc advisor, Peter Mullan runs through some top tips for staying safe while farming with livestock
We are now at the stage where we need to think about our second stage of spray for winter barley. In this video, Steven Kildea, Teagasc Crops discusses when it is time to apply the final spray and also highlights how to protect those leaves that are going to contribute to yield.
Mark Trimble and Eoin Lyons give an update on the crop of Spring Barley on the Kilkenny Monitor farm. Eoin gives an overview of the Teagasc Boormalt Joint Programme and the measures being analysed to try and improve the way the crop is being grown.
Doreen Corridan, Munster Bovine gives an overview of the steps you need to take in order to train a bull for mating. You need to make sure that the bull can actually mate by having it fertility tested and also if he has the desire to mate.