Managing your sheep farm through April

Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, joins this week’s episode of the OviCast podcast to outline the key priorities for the month ahead.

Joining podcast host Ciaran Lynch, they discuss the challenges around fertiliser use and rising costs, why replacing fertiliser with concentrates can be a false economy, and how simple management changes like grouping ewes and subdividing paddocks can boost grass growth.

Other areas covered include key flock health risks, including parasites, lameness and grass tetany, before the podcast concludes with some practical tips on preparing for high-quality silage.

Listen in below:

For further tips and advice, view the Teagasc Sheep Advisory Newsletter here.

For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page.