Dairy
Contract Rearing of Replacement Heifers
Contract Rearing of Replacement Heifers What is contract rearing? What makes contract rearing attractive to dairy farmers? What makes contract rearing attractive to rearers? What information is available? Get all the answers here and at our upcoming open days starting on 1st September at 11am in Golden Co. Tipperary What is contract […]
21 August 2022
12 Steps for Dairy farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions
12 Steps for Dairy farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions The Signpost Programme led by Teagasc, is a multi-annual campaign to lead climate action by all Irish farmers. The latest output from this programme is a guide outlining 12 Steps for Dairy farmers to take to reduce Gaseous Emissions on their farms. Download […]
18 August 2022
Lessons in attracting and retaining dairy farm workers
Lessons in attracting and retaining dairy farm workers Flexible hours and good working conditions are key to attracting and retaining staff says Martina Gormley Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Athenry. Martina takes a look outside of agriculture to see what other businesses are doing to meet this challenge. Eugene and Dymphna Sharkey, share their […]
15 August 2022
Water supply important in dry weather
0 Water supply important in dry weather The current hot, dry grazing conditions will result in an increase in the intake of water by dairy cows. A jump in intake will put pressure on water systems where trough reserve or size is poor. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, discuses the importance of water […]
9 August 2022
Meet Signpost Dairy Farmer Steven Fitzgerald
0 Meet Signpost Dairy Farmer Steven Fitzgerald Steven Fitzgerald is a dairy farmer milking 170 cows in Co. Waterford. He has a beef enterprise also. The plan is to milk 200 cows and decrease the beef enterprise over time. As part of the Signpost programme Steven strives for more efficiency on farm through […]
9 August 2022
On the scent: the aroma of raw milk
0 On the scent: the aroma of raw milk Pioneering research undertaken by Teagasc, in association with University College Cork, has shown how cows’ diets affect the aroma of raw milk. Ireland’s predominantly pasture-based feeding system for milk production is relatively unique when compared to most other countries (which use a predominantly concentrate-based […]
8 August 2022
Teagasc launch new guide: Reducing lameness in Irish dairy herds
0 Teagasc launch new guide: Reducing lameness in Irish dairy herds Reducing lameness on Irish dairy farms will result in a higher standard of cow welfare, which is crucial to maintain Ireland’s image as a producer of high quality sustainable dairy products; will also decrease the use of antimicrobials on dairy farms and […]
3 August 2022
Johnstown Castle Winter Milk Herd – Dry Cow Management
0 Johnstown Castle Winter Milk Herd – Dry Cow Management Ensuring autumn calving cows are in the correct condition for calving down will significantly reduce the risks of metabolic disorders and the increased workload and loss of production that goes with it. Dairy Specialist James Dunne outlines the dry cow practices in the […]
1 August 2022
Dairy Start-up Farm in Ballindine, Co. Mayo
Dairy Start-up Farm in Ballindine, Co. Mayo Donal Ronayne and his uncle Liam Trench started milking 205 heifers in 2021. Historically the farm was a suckler to beef enterprise. The conversion to dairying started in 2019 and a Farm Partnership was set-up. Donal Kelly, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris talks about this great […]
30 July 2022
Addressing lameness on the dairy farm
Addressing lameness on the dairy farm One of the hidden costs when it comes to milking cows is lameness. Also, lameness is a repeat offender problem. Mark O’Sullivan, Business & Technology Dairy advisor at Teagasc Clonakilty discusses the causes but more importantly the steps to take to correct and prevent lameness in […]
26 July 2022