Articles
Listen: The rules and regulations of Nitrates
0 Listen: The rules and regulations of Nitrates As thoughts on farms move to fertiliser application, Teagasc Environment Specialist, Tim Hyde joins Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast for the first of a two-part podcast on the rules and regulations surrounding nitrates. Tim reminds listeners of the open period for chemical fertiliser, farm yard […]
5 February 2025
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
Practical tips for the calf buyer
0 Practical tips for the calf buyer Sourcing healthy, well-bred calves is a cornerstone of a successful calf to beef enterprise, writes Tommy Cox, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, who highlights why careful planning can go a long way in keeping your herd healthy, boosting productivity and improving profits. In the coming weeks and months […]
5 February 2025
BETTER Farm Update: Getting feeding right
0 BETTER Farm Update: Getting feeding right Dr. Frank Campion of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway reports on pre-lambing nutrition on the BETTER sheep farms. The focus for the mid-season lambing flocks in the programme will be on pre-lambing feeding plans. All of the farms took silage […]
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
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
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
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 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