Sheep
Dealing with the current adverse weather conditions
Dealing with the current adverse weather conditions Conditions during March have been difficult and has thrown up many challenges for farmers. On this week’s OviCast podcast, we’re joined by Teagasc’s Head of Sheep, Michael Gottstein, to discuss this in more detail and offer some advice on how to manage things through this […]
30 March 2023
Measuring physical and financial flock performance
Measuring physical and financial flock performance The Teagasc eProfit Monitor is a unique tool that allows farmers and their advisers to analyse both physical and financial data on the farm enterprises, Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, tells us about the tool. Sheep farmers need no reminding of how challenging 2022 has been […]
28 March 2023
Genetics: a move in the right direction
Genetics: a move in the right direction The sheep industry is facing challenging times, with increased input costs, resistance to parasitic infection treatments and pressures to meet greenhouse gas targets. While genetics are not the silver bullet, they are a proven solution. Kevin McDermott, Programme Manager for Sheep Ireland discusses. Recent studies […]
27 March 2023
Watch: ‘Feed costs are very high so you need to be feeding accurately’
Watch: ‘Feed costs are very high so you need to be feeding accurately’ Farming organically since 2015, Amy Jackson farms in partnership with her husband Ross on their 50.5ha sheep and tillage farm in north Tipperary. They keep approximately 150 ewes that lamb in March / early April each year, with many […]
25 March 2023
Watch: Pre-lambing nutrition in the first year of organic conversion
Watch: Pre-lambing nutrition in the first year of organic conversion Barry O’Hagan, a sheep farmer from Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, entered the organic conversion process earlier this year. Featuring in a recent Let’s Talk Organics webinar, he detailed how he is managing the nutritional needs of his ewes prior to lambing, which is […]
24 March 2023
Watch: Missed the National Hill Sheep Conference?
Watch: Missed the National Hill Sheep Conference? This year’s National Hill Sheep Conference focused on: flock health and production planning; ACRES; the Sheep Improvement Scheme; and the factors to consider with organic conversion. If you were unable to attend, recordings of each speaker are available below. ACRES The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme […]
22 March 2023
Hot water systems for farmyards
Hot water systems for farmyards Having access to some source of hot water in the farmyard is essential, especially in spring. For some farms, however, there is a requirement to supply larger volumes either for artificial rearing of lambs or calves or for general farm use. So what are the options and […]
21 March 2023
Lamb mortality: the main causes and timing
Lamb mortality: the main causes and timing The number of lambs reared per ewe joined is a key determinant of productivity and profitability in sheep systems and lamb mortality is a key factor influencing ewe productivity. Nationally, if lamb mortality levels were to be reduced by 3%, it would equate to 100,000 […]
20 March 2023
Let’s Talk Organics – Feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation
Let’s Talk Organics – Feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted a Let’s Talk Organics webinar on Wednesday, 8th March which focused on feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation. The team were joined by Michael […]
20 March 2023
Teagasc Ceardlann Ríomh Am Uáin i Ghleann Colm Chille
Teagasc Ceardlann Ríomh Am Uáin i Ghleann Colm Chille Le Pádraig Dé Bhrún Thig leis am uain brú mhór a chuir ar feirmeoirí caorach ach tá sé ina dhúais doimh fósta mar tá sé ag féiceail uimhir a chúid caorach ag gardú. Ag cur díriú ar scór bhail na caoirigh, tá sé […]
14 March 2023