Articles
The Benefits of Retaining Your Own Replacement Ewes
0 The Benefits of Retaining Your Own Replacement Ewes Joanne Masterson and Damian Costello discuss the Kerrigan family’s strategy for retaining home-bred ewe lambs to reduce disease risk, improve genetics, and optimize flock management on their organic hill farm in Galway. Retaining home-bred ewe lambs not only reduces the risk of bringing in […]
5 November 2024
Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence
0 Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence The Teagasc Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence conference is taking place today, Tuesday, November 5 at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. At the conference the science and evidence behind the sustainability credentials of agriculture, specifically focussing on livestock systems, are being […]
5 November 2024
Part 2: Water quality challenges and the outlook for the future
0 Part 2: Water quality challenges and the outlook for the future Continuing the topic of asking if farmers are going in the right direction in relation to improving water quality, Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist Eddie Burgess discusses the challenge on Irish farms on this episode of the Environment Edge podcast. Listen in […]
5 November 2024
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
Simple steps can help support a positive start to spring 2025
0 Simple steps can help support a positive start to spring 2025 Aisling Claffey, Nutritionist at Teagasc, outlines key preparations for managing dairy cows during the winter dry period to ensure optimal health and productivity at calving. As the full-time housing period approaches for most dairy herds and the end of lactation draws […]
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
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
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
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