Dairy
New Joint programme between Teagasc and North Cork Creameries
0 New Joint programme between Teagasc and North Cork Creameries A new Joint Dairy Programme has been agreed between Teagasc, North Cork Creameries (NCC) and Milk Suppliers. The Joint Programme will focus on improving farm profitability through better grassland management, improved nutrient management planning, breeding and nutrition. Pictured at the launch of the […]
5 January 2021
Dairy Farm Energy
0 Dairy Farm Energy Farm businesses are under increasing pressure to become more energy efficient. Milk cooling, water heating & vacuum pumps account for the biggest proportion of energy use on dairy farms. It is these areas that offer scope for the greatest savings. John Upton & Barry Caslin have more information There […]
4 January 2021
Planning for the calving season: Cheap solutions to common issues
0 Planning for the calving season: Cheap solutions to common issues Currently dairy farmers all over the country will be starting or preparing for a busy calving season. Nicholas McKenna, Teagasc Dairy Specialist outlines solutions to two problems which may occur during calving – not enough space to calve cows and not enough […]
4 January 2021
Planning for calving: peak calf numbers and accommodation
Planning for calving: peak calf numbers and accommodation As we move towards 2021 dairy farmers begin to turn their attention from drying off cows to calving them. An aspect of the calving season that may get overlooked is ensuring that you have enough calf space and accommodation to meet peak demand. Nicholas […]
21 December 2020
2020 Virtual Dairy Conference – Overall Summary
2020 Virtual Dairy Conference – Overall Summary On Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th November, the Teagasc 2020 Virtual Dairy Conference took place. This was in the form of a webinar each morning at 10am followed by “The Dairy Edge Podcast” live at 7pm each evening. Access all the latest dairy research and […]
26 November 2020
Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2020
Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2020 On this Tuesday 24th November and Wednesday 25th November, Teagasc will bring you the latest dairy research and the best technical advice for dairy farmers through its National Dairy Conference which will be held as an online webinar. Nicholas McKenna, Dairy Specialist has all of the details […]
23 November 2020
Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference
Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference This year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference moves online with a series of four virtual events to take place across two days, on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November at 10am and 7pm each day. The focus will be on the efficient use of fertiliser nitrogen and on improving […]
19 November 2020
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors Mastitis in cows is almost always caused by bacteria that have gained access to the udder through the teat canal. During the dry period, bacteria can only enter the udder from the environment. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more about the […]
16 November 2020
Considering Selective Dry Cow Therapy
Considering Selective Dry Cow Therapy We have all heard about the new legislation that will be in place in January 2022. This has been brought about because of the increase in resistance to antibiotics of bacteria that cause illness in humans. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist has more information on SDCT. Critically […]
20 October 2020
Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Work-life balance & Water quality
0 Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Work-life balance & Water quality On Thursday October 1st the Fitzgerald family from Portlaw in County Waterford opened the gates of their farm for a virtual farm walk. The theme for the day was reducing the carbon footprint of milk production systems. Here we focus […]
8 October 2020