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Michael and Alex McCarthy – Signpost Farmer Update
Michael and Alex McCarthy – Signpost Farmer Update Michael & Alex McCarthy, Signpost Dairy Farmers, give us their farm update for June. Our current production is 26 litres/cow/day, @ 3.82% butterfat and 3.49% protein. Cows are delivering over 1.95kg milk solids per day on 4.5kg of meal. SCC is currently 83 which […]
22 June 2024
Attention to detail drives earlier finishing
Attention to detail drives earlier finishing How to lower finishing age will be a key topic at the Teagasc Grange Open Day, writes Teagasc Beef Specialist Catherine Egan. Dara Walton, his wife Muireann and children Eloise(4) and Tom (2), have a suckler herd with 60 cows calving from the end of January […]
22 June 2024
Time to wean?
Time to wean? Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins this week’s OviCast to discuss weaning options on farms. The current situation on farms, challenges with grass quality and why weaning now is beneficial is discussed Michael explains the weaning process with some useful tips and management of the ewes and lambs post-weaning. The […]
22 June 2024
Farmers wanted for ‘Beef-Quest’ to reduce finishing age
Farmers wanted for ‘Beef-Quest’ to reduce finishing age Dr Paul Smith, Research Officer in the Teagasc Climate Centre, tells us of a large-scale, on-farm study that aims to identify the most efficient on-farm measures for reducing the finishing age of Irish beef cattle. As will be outlined at the Teagasc Beef Open […]
21 June 2024
Adhering to the conditions of the Nitrates Derogation
Adhering to the conditions of the Nitrates Derogation To ensure compliance with the Nitrates Derogation in 2024, farmers are required to follow a number of additional conditions designed to protect the environment, Tim Hyde and Séamus Nolan, Teagasc Environment Specialists tells us more. Every derogation farmer should be aware of the terms […]
21 June 2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024 Forestry Advisory Kevin O’Connell explains how the Teagasc Forestry staff will be available at Beef2024 in Teagasc Grange, Co Meath on Wednesday 26th June to engage with attendees and explore how forestry can play an important role in the whole farm planning process. The BEEF2024 Open Day will […]
21 June 2024
Regeneration through collaboration
Regeneration through collaboration Generational renewal and succession planning must tackle the challenge of aging farmer populations. Collaborative farming may be a solution, but requires greater research and planning from policymakers. A recent article in TResearch explores this in more detail. An aging farming population and a decline in younger farmers are global […]
21 June 2024
A summary of the National Pig Herd Performance Report 2023
A summary of the National Pig Herd Performance Report 2023 Gerard McCutcheon gives a summary of the 2023 National Pig Herd Performance Report. The 2023 Profit Monitor figures have been analysed and the National Herd Performance Report has been completed. The figures show an improvement on the 2022 figures. The 2023 data […]
21 June 2024
Tim Bergin’s crops in Poland are full of promise
Tim Bergin’s crops in Poland are full of promise Despite reports of poor weather in parts of Europe, Tim Bergin, a Dubliner who farms in Poland, is on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to discuss his farming operation where crops are said to look excellent and he’s hopeful for a good harvest. […]
20 June 2024
Weekly Grass10 Update with featured farmer John Phelan Co. Waterford
Weekly Grass10 Update with featured farmer John Phelan Co. Waterford For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Niamh Doyle discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week. As growth rates are lower than average, Niamh also discusses tips to increasing your AFC and […]
20 June 2024