Dairy
The importance of Spring Grazing for Winter Milk Herds
The importance of Spring Grazing for Winter Milk Herds Winter milk herds require a spring grazing plan that will increase grazing days and pasture quality, is flexible to implement, and is tailored to the particular demands of that farm. James Dunne, Dairy Systems Specialist, Teagasc Ballyhaise, has important grazing management advice for […]
26 January 2021
Early lactation Once-A-Day milking
Early lactation Once-A-Day milking As we approach the busiest, most labour intensive, time of year for dairy farmers it’s a good idea to consider ways of reducing workload and labour demand. A great way to reduce workload is to implement Once-A-Day (OAD) milking for the first 4 weeks of calving, says Nicholas […]
25 January 2021
Spring Grass on the Dairy Farm-The Sustainable & Profitable Way
Spring Grass on the Dairy Farm-The Sustainable & Profitable Way An extra profit of €250 or more per cow together with benefits for water and air quality is achievable on average Irish Dairy farms when a sensible spring fertiliser and grazing plan is followed. Tom Murphy, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare advises how […]
25 January 2021
Goalposts Changing for Dairy Farmers
Goalposts Changing for Dairy Farmers Dairy farmers are facing up to new challenges in 2021- trying to improve the sustainability on their farms. Whether farmers like it or not, the Irish dairy industry is entering a new era with greater focus on the environment. John Greaney, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme Dairy Advisor has […]
23 January 2021
What milk and concentrates should be in the diet of the calf?
What milk and concentrates should be in the diet of the calf? As part of the Animal Health Ireland & Teagasc Calf Care Virtual Week Teagasc researcher Emer Kennedy & Joe Patton Teagasc nutritionist join Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast to discuss the guidelines for feeding milk and concentrates in […]
21 January 2021
Consumer perception of salted butter produced from different feed systems
Consumer perception of salted butter produced from different feed systems Prof Kieran Kilcawley, Teagasc Moorepark, led a study on salted butter produced from three different feed systems (outdoor grass, grass/clover and indoor concentrate). These were evaluated by consumers from Ireland, Germany and United States. Analysis was used to identify key aromatic differences […]
19 January 2021
Kevin Murphy – Glanbia Future Farm 2020 Performance Overview
Kevin Murphy – Glanbia Future Farm 2020 Performance Overview The Open Source Future Farm Programme is a joint Teagasc / Glanbia Ireland knowledge transfer programme. It supports farmers like Kevin Murphy, demo farmer, to make the necessary changes for a profitable sustainable future. See Kevin Murphy’s 2020 Performance Overview below. The […]
16 January 2021
Organic Dairy Farming – Batt Sheehan
Organic Dairy Farming – Batt Sheehan Organic Dairy farmer Batt Sheehan farms in Ballynoe, Co. Cork. Batt gives an insight into organic dairy farming and outlines the main challenges he finds with organic farming. In this video Batt gives an insight into his farm and farming system. Batt outlines that the main […]
15 January 2021
Once A Day Milking Conference 2021
Once A Day Milking Conference 2021 Teagasc will address the practice of once a day (OAD) milking with a webinar on Thursday 14th January starting at 10.00am. While currently practised on an estimated 200 Irish dairy farms, interest in OAD milking continues to grow. Emer Kennedy Teagasc Moorepark is one of 3 […]
12 January 2021
Complete the Profit Monitor now
Complete the Profit Monitor now Early January is a great time to reflect on the year gone by and prepare a Profit Monitor. The Profit Monitor will look at the financial performance of your business in detail. Specialist George Ramsbottom outlines the benefits and process. Teagasc advisers are trained to complete Profit […]
11 January 2021