Dairy
Milking interval relationship with PM finish time
Milking interval relationship with PM finish time A long milking interval is a driver of late PM finish time and long working days. Martina Gormley Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Athenry and Noirin McHugh Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Moorepark examine milking interval implications for farmers […]
27 November 2021
Sward utilisation Pasture Profit Index update
Sward utilisation Pasture Profit Index update The Pasture Profit Index (PPI) is used by the grassland industry to identify and select the best varieties when reseeding. Tomás Tubritt, Laurence Shalloo, Noirín McHugh & Michael O’Donovan, Teagasc Moorepark discuss variety grazing efficiency, plot studies & practical implications of using the PPI Summary The […]
26 November 2021
Reducing energy costs on dairy farms
Reducing energy costs on dairy farms John Upton Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Moorepark, advises calculating the energy costs of your farm in cents per litre of milk produced, as a useful exercise to benchmark efficiencies against national averages and other farmers. He discuses the role of solar panels […]
26 November 2021
The effect of sward type & nitrogen fertiliser application rate on milk & herbage production
The effect of sward type & nitrogen fertiliser application rate on milk & herbage production There is renewed interest in the use of white clover in grazing systems due to its ability to biologically fix nitrogen (N). Brian McCarthy, Áine Murray and Fergal Coughlan, Teagasc, look into the effect of sward type […]
25 November 2021
Making better grazing management decisions in 2022 – the PastureBase Ireland story
Making better grazing management decisions in 2022 – the PastureBase Ireland story Enhanced grazing management has the potential to yield further improvements in milk production efficiency and nutrient use efficiency. The level of grassland measurement within PastureBase Ireland has grown substantially in recent years. Michael O’Donovan and Micheal O’Leary, Teagasc, examine this. […]
25 November 2021
Economic and environmental performance of Irish dairy herds – what are the measures of success?
Economic and environmental performance of Irish dairy herds – what are the measures of success? As with all industries and sectors of society, agriculture is being increasingly challenged to play its part in improving climate and environmental sustainability. Joe Patton, looks at the economic & environmental performance on Irish dairy herds as […]
24 November 2021
Beefing up your efforts
Beefing up your efforts A combined effort to improve calf quality & health will support higher performance allowing earlier age at slaughter, furthering the sustainability of grass-based dairy & beef systems. Nicky Byrne & Donall Fahy, Teagasc, discuss the key actions to maximise the potential of the entire calf crop. Summary High […]
24 November 2021
Sexed semen use on dairy farms
Sexed semen use on dairy farms Stephen Butler and Stephen Moore Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, discuss Sexed semen use on dairy farms including Maximizing fertility, Timing of AI, straw handling and more as part of the two-day Virtual Dairy Conference 2021 taking place today Summary In November […]
24 November 2021
Kildalton Discussion Group
Kildalton Discussion Group The Kildalton Discussion Group, in operation for over 20 years has 18 dairy farmer members. They’re mostly from Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Philip Donohoe, Chairman, discusses the group performance and areas for future improvement as part of the Virtual Dairy Conference today Group members have almost 5,000 dairy […]
23 November 2021
Where next for the EBI traits
Where next for the EBI traits Higher EBI cows are more profitable. Donagh Berry Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, and Siobhan Ring, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation discuss improvements in EBI traits as part of the Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference 2021 taking place today and tomorrow Pictured above in […]
23 November 2021