Dairy
White clover as a sustainable alternative to nitrogen
White clover as a sustainable alternative to nitrogen Introducing white clover into perennial ryegrass swards can sustainably increase milk production while maintaining grass production, reducing the need for inorganic nitrogen. Perennial ryegrass (PRG) grass-based systems are highly efficient and low cost, but are dependent on high levels of nitrogen fertiliser. In recent […]
13 September 2022
Investing in the correct herd genetics
Investing in the correct herd genetics James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Ballyhaise, discusses the benefits of investing in high EBI stock in order to improve overall herd performance One question which is often asked at farm level is where to invest in the farm to get the greatest return? It’s no different […]
12 September 2022
Shinagh Dairy Open Day
0 Shinagh Dairy Open Day An open day on the Shinagh dairy farm, near Bandon, Co. Cork, on Friday, 2 September outlined the steps taken towards achieving a climate neutral and profitable dairy farm. The technical focuses of the Shinagh dairy farm have been to maximise the amount of grass grown and utilised […]
6 September 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy – Current grazing conditions and advice
0 Let’s Talk Dairy – Current grazing conditions and advice On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 1 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor to get an update on the current grazing conditions as well as an insight into the […]
5 September 2022
Options for culling cows this autumn
0 Options for culling cows this autumn In late lactation, we’re often asked about the economics of milking cows on to the end of lactation or considering earlier culling. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist looks at three different options in this regard. He advises assessing current winter fodder stocks first and plan if […]
5 September 2022
Farm Zero Carbon (FZC) Focus at Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day
Farm Zero Carbon (FZC) Focus at Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day Can we achieve a climate neutral and profitable dairy farm? Join us at the Shinagh Open Day on Friday, 2 September at 11am and find out why we think so. John McNamara, Padraig French, Teagasc & Kevin Ahern, Manager, tell us […]
31 August 2022
Invest wisely this Autumn
Invest wisely this Autumn With milk price in a place that no one could have forecast at the beginning of the year, the returns on dairy farms will be equally as good as 2021. This is in spite of a rise in costs. Dairy Specialist Stuart Childs has advice on best value […]
29 August 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy – Update on Grass Supply
Let’s Talk Dairy – Update on Grass Supply On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 18th August, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist gives an update on grass supply on farms using data available from PastureBase Ireland. Watch webinar recording below Let’s Talk Dairy is a weekly webinar […]
29 August 2022
Soil fertility declining on Irish dairy farms
Soil fertility declining on Irish dairy farms In 2021 Teagasc analysed 30,082 grassland soil samples, of which 21,049 were taken on dairy farms. We see that soil fertility declined on dairy farms for the second consecutive year. Here is a summary of the main changes for soil pH, phosphorus (P) and potassium […]
25 August 2022
Recycled Astro turf on farm roadways
Recycled Astro turf on farm roadways Increasingly we see dairy farmers using recycled astro-turf from all weather sports pitches or hockey pitches on their farm roadways to improve the top surface on the road, increase cow flow and reduce lameness. Dairy specialist Patrick Gowing advises on key things to be considered Farmers […]
22 August 2022