Dairy
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
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