Dairy
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
Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Energy & Biodiversity
0 Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Energy & Biodiversity 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 on the […]
6 October 2020
Changes to Derogation Rules – timely reminders for dairy farmers
Changes to Derogation Rules – timely reminders for dairy farmers Approximately 7,000 farmers are derogation applicants in 2020. The vast majority are dairy farmers. Eight changes will affect you in 2020. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more. Approximately 7,000 farmers are derogation applicants in 2020. The vast majority are dairy […]
17 August 2020
How to Save on Energy Costs on Your Dairy Farm
How to Save on Energy Costs on Your Dairy Farm With the cost of energy on Irish dairy farms on average €5 per 1,000 litres, ranging from €2.50-59, this week’s guest, John Upton, Teagasc Research Officer joins Emma-Louise Coffey to give tips to save money on farm energy bills. John explains that […]
27 July 2020
Virtual Farm Walk on Award Winning Dairy Farm
Virtual Farm Walk on Award Winning Dairy Farm The Hearne family, who farm at Ballinacurra, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford, were the 2019 National Winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. A ‘Virtual Farm Walk’ webinar will take place on this award winning farm on Tuesday, 30 June this year. The Hearne […]
16 June 2020