Articles
Stock bull fertility: 10 key considerations
Stock bull fertility: 10 key considerations With four out of every five calves born on beef farms sired by a stock bull, bull fertility is very important, writes Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist. The stock bull on your farm is key to maintaining a compact calving period, maximising the genetic potential and […]
27 April 2024
Tips for buying a stock bull
Tips for buying a stock bull The purchasing of a stock bull is a task that requires careful thought. Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, shares some key things to bear in mind. The purchasing of a stock bull is one that requires some serious thought and consideration. A bull has the […]
27 April 2024
Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats
Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, was joined by Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark, to discuss the management of grassland peats. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was […]
27 April 2024
3 important things to consider as turnout and breeding meet
3 important things to consider as turnout and breeding meet After a long winter, turnout and the start of breeding have coincided on many suckler farms. Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan has some key advice for suckler farmers to maximise the success of the breeding season. Good cow fertility is a key […]
26 April 2024
Should I bulk up silage in the first cut?
Should I bulk up silage in the first cut? After a long winter that exhausted silage stocks on many farms, the temptation is to ‘bulk up’ the first cut of silage. However, this may prove to be a false economy. Teagasc research shows that you are better to take two cuts, starting […]
26 April 2024
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seedling Establishment
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seedling Establishment The fourth and final in a series of articles on natural regeneration in Irish woodlands, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell examines the principal of seedling establishment. The establishment and survival of seedlings following germination will depend on environmental and biological variables. These usually include […]
26 April 2024
Caution with slurry – evacuate, ventilate, agitate
Caution with slurry – evacuate, ventilate, agitate A challenging start to 2024 has resulted in the agitation and spreading of slurry being delayed on many farmers, leaving farmers and contractors with a backlog to work through. But before attempting to agitate, make yourself aware of the risks. Handling slurry is one of […]
26 April 2024
Early May harvest essential for winter milk silage
Early May harvest essential for winter milk silage Profitable winter milk systems rely on the availability of high quality silage, with 75-80DMD targeted to lessen the requirement for concentrate feed over the winter months. Speaking as part of the recent ‘Protecting Margins on Winter Milk farms after a tough Spring’ webinar, Advisor […]
25 April 2024
Adjusting nitrogen applications on white clover swards
Adjusting nitrogen applications on white clover swards When sufficient quantities of white clover are present within grassland swards, farmers can tailor their nitrogen application programmes to make full use of the clover plant’s ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere – thus reducing chemical nitrogen usage and saving on costs. However, for […]
25 April 2024
Key advice for winter barley, winter wheat and fertiliser for spring cereals
Key advice for winter barley, winter wheat and fertiliser for spring cereals Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, looks at the field work required for winter barley and wheat crops in the coming days and weeks and provides some key tips on a fertiliser strategy for late-sown spring cereals. Winter barley Most barley […]
25 April 2024