Articles
Improving water quality with trees on farms
Improving water quality with trees on farms A Woodland for Water event is taking place at the Teagasc Moorepark Research Centre, today Wednesday, May 29. The event is focused on enhancing water quality and wider farm sustainability. The event highlights a number of sustainability measures implemented in Moorepark Research farm, with a […]
29 May 2024
How milking efficiency facilitates an off-farm job
How milking efficiency facilitates an off-farm job Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, recently visited two farms with varying milking systems to find out how both systems work for them and their families in tandem with off-farm employment. Generally, there are two options to achieve greater efficiency when milking cows. You can build […]
28 May 2024
Listen: Time to think about blowfly control
Listen: Time to think about blowfly control With blowfly strike a risk on farms, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello joins host Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss the risk factors, how it occurs and treatment options available to farmers. Discussing the blowfly season, Damian highlights the importance of taking […]
28 May 2024
Put a plan in place to deal with blowfly strike
Put a plan in place to deal with blowfly strike As we head into June, we are entering a high risk period for blowfly strike with a number of cases appearing on farms, writes Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch. For blowfly, the season starts as early as April as temperatures increase and […]
28 May 2024
Sheep Farmers’ Survey Reveals High Incidence of Infectious Lameness and Insights into Management Practices
Sheep Farmers’ Survey Reveals High Incidence of Infectious Lameness and Insights into Management Practices Infectious lameness in sheep can pose a significant burden to farmers annually due to its potential negative impact on flock performance and increased veterinary costs, alongside its welfare impact on infected animals. Jake Delaney tells us more. There […]
28 May 2024
The role of NBPT protected urea
The role of NBPT protected urea Colm Kelly, Climate Action & Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, looks at the role NBPT protected urea will play in grass growth throughout the summer, its significant positive contribution to greenhouse gas and ammonia emission reductions, and how it achieves cost reductions at farm level What is […]
28 May 2024
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid-season
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid-season A recent webinar organised by the Teagasc Dairy Specialist team looked at managing grass and herd nutrition in mid-season. Host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, was joined by Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc; Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor; and Evan Hunt, […]
27 May 2024
The Importance of a good Milking Routine
The Importance of a good Milking Routine Pádraig O Connor discusses the importance of a good milking routine for efficiency, hygiene, and cow productivity. The milking routine from start to finish has an important bearing on the efficient and hygienic removal of milk from the udder. Milking starts when you begin collecting […]
27 May 2024
Potato crop walks get underway as blight cases emerge
Potato crop walks get underway as blight cases emerge With cases of blight beginning to emerge, Teagasc will host a number of potato crop walks this week, with the first scheduled for Co. Meath on Wednesday, May 29. Along with covering EU 43, a new threat to potatoes in Ireland, the events […]
27 May 2024
Red clover’s role in silage swards
Red clover’s role in silage swards Red clover can contribute substantially to organic, low-input and conventional animal production systems due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and support of higher animal performance. Swards with a high red clover (RC) content (75% on a dry matter (DM) basis) are capable of fixing […]
27 May 2024