Articles
Crossfostering and Nurse Sow Management
Crossfostering and Nurse Sow Management Hans Bundgaard, a Consultant Pig Veterinarian and co-founder of Porcus ApS in Denmark, addressed the critical topic of cross-fostering and nurse sow management at the recent Teagasc Pig Farmers Conference. Crossfostering and nurse-sow management are implemented on farms to reduce pre-weaning mortality. This article outlines best practices. […]
27 October 2024
Ciaran Bartley: Nearing the finish with my 20-month steers
Ciaran Bartley: Nearing the finish with my 20-month steers Ciaran Bartley, Signpost Programme Demonstration Farmer, gives us his farm update for October, discussing management of steers, highlighting weight gain, feeding strategies, and plans for grazing and silage production. I am nearing the end of feeding my 20-month-old Friesian steers at grass for […]
26 October 2024
Heavier and more in-spec carcasses – early life nutrition’s role in dairy-beef
Heavier and more in-spec carcasses – early life nutrition’s role in dairy-beef Early life nutrition represents a potential period of opportunity for dairy-beef producers, Head of Animal and Bioscience Department at Teagasc, Professor David Kenny told a recent gathering of scientists, beef industry representatives and farmers. Addressing the International Dairy Calf to […]
25 October 2024
Using data to adapt Irish forests to a changing climate
Using data to adapt Irish forests to a changing climate Foresters and researchers generate vast quantities of data each year to inform decisions on all aspects of forestry, from sustainable management to tree breeding. Dr. Tomas Byrne, Tree Improvement Technologist, highlights the value of such data in addressing challenges related to climate […]
25 October 2024
Listen: Weekly Grass10 Update – with Brian Meade
Listen: Weekly Grass10 Update – with Brian Meade On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week. As we approach late October, Joseph also discusses current grazing management and he has a grazing update from […]
25 October 2024
Empty Days and Missed Opportunities
Empty Days and Missed Opportunities Louise Clarke, presenting at the recent Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference, emphasized that minimizing empty days is crucial for reducing costs and increasing productivity. Breeding and reproductive performance are important factors of any successful pig unit. Achieving a consistent flow of sows and litters through the unit is […]
25 October 2024
Equine jumping from strength to strength at Gurteen College
Equine jumping from strength to strength at Gurteen College As the second group of equine students start their course, Molly Parry writes on how the future looks bright for equine studies at Gurteen College. September always sees a flurry of activity as a rush of new, fresh faces arrive through the college […]
25 October 2024
Agricultural knowledge exchange in a changing world
Agricultural knowledge exchange in a changing world The importance of training and advisory skillsets in order to support innovation and practice adoption in the agri-food sector was highlighted at the Agricultural Knowledge Exchange in a Changing World – Knowledge Transfer Conference 2024. The event was co-hosted by Teagasc and the UCD School […]
25 October 2024
Tax Planning and Smart Investments Key as Harvest Prices Announced
Tax Planning and Smart Investments Key as Harvest Prices Announced Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, discusses tax planning, and investment decisions, including machinery upgrades, drainage maintenance, and soil management. This week, major grain buyers announced their harvest prices. While some may be disappointed that prices are not higher, over the […]
24 October 2024
Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion
Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion Having claimed the Sheep Enterprise Award at the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024, Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and Terry Carroll, Drystock Advisor in Kilkenny, detail Brian Nicholson’s journey to partial organic conversion. Farming […]
24 October 2024