Articles
Scanning rates on target
Scanning rates on target Frank Campion, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway looks at the results from pregnancy scanning on some of the lowland BETTER sheep farms. The scan rates and scanned litter sizes for the farms that have pregnancy scanned at the time of writing are presented […]
22 February 2025
Nutritional Management of the Dairy-Beef Calf
Nutritional Management of the Dairy-Beef Calf From arrival on beef farms to weaning, nutritional management of the dairy-beef calf is key to ensuring strong, healthy growth. The Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team, along with Teagasc researchers, have compiled tips to get the essentials right to maximise growth and minimise setbacks. Key Targets of […]
22 February 2025
Using the calving jack – slow and steady wins the race
Using the calving jack – slow and steady wins the race After being left in storage for almost nine months, the days or nights for which the calving jack will be reached for are approaching on many spring-calving suckler farms. A vital piece of equipment to aid in difficult calvings, provided you […]
21 February 2025
Make grazing by day a priority
Make grazing by day a priority As each day a cow spends at spring grass is worth ~€4 to a dairy farmer and with March fast approaching, Advisor on the Teagasc Aurivo Joint Programme, John McCabe has urged dairy farmers to make grazing a priority – even if only by day. Noting […]
21 February 2025
Update on storm damage extent and forestry felling licences
Update on storm damage extent and forestry felling licences Recovery planning for impacted forests is a key focus in the aftermath of recent severe storms. In this article, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Jonathan Spazzi, provides updates on the assessment of recent storm damage to forests at national level. Jonathan also summarises the latest […]
21 February 2025
Applying nitrogen to winter crops
Applying nitrogen to winter crops With spring just around the corner and crop growth set to take off shortly, Ciaran Collins, a Tillage Specialist with Teagasc, and John Pettit, Teagasc Tillage Enterprise Advisor in Wexford, join this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss crop inputs for the coming weeks. We focus on nitrogen […]
21 February 2025
Proper insurance cover is vital
Proper insurance cover is vital Correct insurance cover is vital to protect your business if an accident occurs on the farm. It is important to understand your insurance cover when you pay your annual premium. Gerard McCutcheon outlines key areas to review, to ensure your farm stays protected. There are three main […]
21 February 2025
Shane Keaveney’s actions to protect water quality
Shane Keaveney’s actions to protect water quality Shane Keaveney, a suckler farmer from Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, is going above and beyond to lessen the impact of his farming practices on water quality – specifically the watercourse bounding his farm. In this article, Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Aisling […]
20 February 2025
Timing critical for clostridial vaccinations
Timing critical for clostridial vaccinations The administration of clostridial vaccinations to ewes pre-lambing generally marks the countdown to the start of the lambing season. Joining Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast, Area Veterinary Manager at Zoetis, Kieran O’Mahony provided an essential refresher on the importance of clostridial vaccinations, how to achieve […]
20 February 2025
Nutrient Management Planning: An Essential for Sustainable Farming
Nutrient Management Planning: An Essential for Sustainable Farming Have you completed your Nutrient Management Plan? Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, tells us why it is now a necessity for all arable farms. Effective nutrient management is a cornerstone of any productive arable farming system. A Nutrient Management Plan […]
20 February 2025