Articles
Scour – limiting its impact
0 Scour – limiting its impact A costly disease when occurring at farm level, Manager of the Future Beef Programme at Teagasc, Martina Harrington takes a look at some of the steps farmers can take to reduce the impact of scour this calving season. Scour and gut infections are the leading cause of […]
5 February 2025
Calf rearing: Achieving optimal ruminal development
0 Calf rearing: Achieving optimal ruminal development Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) ran a series of CalfCare on-farm events throughout January, supported by Feed for Growth. Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, spoke to us at one of the events to provide an overview of achieving optimal ruminal development – a key objective […]
4 February 2025
Does your sheep race meet these key requirements?
0 Does your sheep race meet these key requirements? An effective sheep race can lessen the workload on sheep farms, reducing the labour input associated with many routine tasks. But is your race fit for purpose or do you often find yourself struggling to get ewes to enter? As part of last week’s […]
4 February 2025
Feeding Hill Sheep Prior To Lambing
0 Feeding Hill Sheep Prior To Lambing Offering tips on feeding hill sheep prior to lambing, Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, tells us why feeding ewes before lambing is essential for both the health of the ewes and their lambs. The last six weeks prior to lambing is critical for the ewe’s […]
4 February 2025
How you can help save Ireland’s native ash tree
0 How you can help save Ireland’s native ash tree Dheeraj Rathore, in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, highlighted the critical role of ash trees in Ireland’s biodiversity and culture. He examined the devastating impact of ash dieback disease and the ongoing efforts to preserve this iconic species. Trees and forests are often called […]
4 February 2025
Setting the foundations for a strong year ahead
0 Setting the foundations for a strong year ahead Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, tells us that despite challenges in 2024, Brian and Blathnáid Keane’s farm in Enniscorthy, continues to thrive. Through good management, they’ve navigated weather setbacks, improved grass recovery, and set the stage for a strong year ahead. Brian […]
4 February 2025
Key points for spreading protected urea
0 Key points for spreading protected urea The ability to spread protected urea and the accuracy of applications were the topics of much debate over 2024. Before the fertiliser spreading season commences, Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park, shares some key tips to improve accuracy. Urea is less dense than other fertiliser types. This […]
3 February 2025
Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves
0 Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, the use of new technologies is crucial for beef farmers looking to increase profitability on farm. Niall Mullin explores how you can leverage the CBV to make informed purchases of your 2025 dairy-beef calves. While 2024 […]
3 February 2025
How can the accuracy of fertiliser application be improved?
0 How can the accuracy of fertiliser application be improved? Setup and calibration of fertiliser spreaders is very important to ensure even distribution of fertilisers when spreading. This involves adjusting the spreader settings to achieve accurate application rates and uniform coverage. Proper calibration not only maximises the benefits of fertilisation, but also minimises […]
3 February 2025
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
0 LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations The introduction of new rules around slurry spreading in Ireland will lead to big changes in the way slurry is spread on many farms. Richard Gill tells us more. From January 1st 2025 the use of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) has […]
2 February 2025