Articles
The importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on farms
0 The importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on farms Padraig O’Connor, Dairy Technician at Teagasc Grange, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the role of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) on farms. Padraig explains that the SOP is a step-by-step guide to completing a task. They are suitable for […]
4 November 2024
The key principles of feeding concentrates to growing-finishing cattle
0 The key principles of feeding concentrates to growing-finishing cattle With an indoor winter period required on practically all Irish farms, Mark McGee and Edward O’Riordan, Teagasc Grange, share principles on concentrate feeding – a key component of beef production systems. Energy Energy is the most important nutrient required by growing-finishing cattle. Comparisons […]
4 November 2024
Women’s perspectives, ideas and skills vital for farming innovation and sustainability
0 Women’s perspectives, ideas and skills vital for farming innovation and sustainability There is a solid business case for greater recognition and development of the roles of women in agriculture, Áine Macken-Walsh, Sociologist at Teagasc, told a recent Women in Agri National Dialogue event. The series of events, jointly hosted by the Women […]
4 November 2024
Silage: Both a Cost and an Asset – How Does Yours Stack Up?
0 Silage: Both a Cost and an Asset – How Does Yours Stack Up? John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses the importance of silage quality testing to optimize livestock nutrition and manage winter feed costs effectively. As November approaches, winter truly begins in the west, even though the recent weeks have […]
4 November 2024
Dairy calf to beef: It’s good to talk
0 Dairy calf to beef: It’s good to talk Discussion groups specific to dairy calf to beef farmers are now running in Teagasc regional units across the country. Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard tells us more in this article from Today’s Farm. The membership of the new discussion groups comprises farmers within […]
3 November 2024
Feed costs – current situation and future scenario analysis
0 Feed costs – current situation and future scenario analysis As part of the recent Teagasc Grassland Climate Adaption Conference, Peter Doyle, Michael O’Donovan, Paul Crosson and Tomás Tubritt outlined the current cost of producing home-grown feeds on livestock farms and assessed how this may change into the future. In recent years, input […]
3 November 2024
Balancing silage quality and concentrate supplementation on dairy-beef farms
0 Balancing silage quality and concentrate supplementation on dairy-beef farms Grass silage is an important winter feed in dairy-beef systems. Balancing this forage with the correct quantity/quality of concentrate is key to achieving the desired winter weight gains. Below, the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team and researchers in Teagasc Grange highlight the important considerations […]
2 November 2024
Getting Ready for the 2025 Dairy Season
0 Getting Ready for the 2025 Dairy Season Michael Donoghue, Advisor at Teagasc Clare/Galway, discusses key decisions in managing grass, body condition, drying off, and personal time as the 2024 dairy season winds down, all of which will impact the profitability of the dairy business in 2025. The 2024 dairy season is starting […]
2 November 2024
5 things to consider when transferring the family farm
0 5 things to consider when transferring the family farm The transfer of land ownership does not always go smoothly. While there is no magic formula to guarantee the successful transfer of a farm from one generation to the next, major difficulties can be avoided if plenty of time is invested in the […]
2 November 2024
Sheep farmers’ views on labour wanted
0 Sheep farmers’ views on labour wanted Sheep farming can be a very labour intensive enterprise. In an effort to identify the main challenges, areas for improvement and to influence future policy, the Teagasc Sheep Knowledge Transfer Department is asking farmers to complete a short survey. Providing background to the Teagasc Labour on […]
1 November 2024