Articles
Making the most of weight recording in SCEP
Making the most of weight recording in SCEP Aidan Murray, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, looks at the weighing actions farmers enrolled in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) must take and, once completed, how to make the most of the valuable information generated. In SCEP, participants must weigh at least 80% of […]
21 August 2024
Do you need to purchase a SIS-eligible ram?
Do you need to purchase a SIS-eligible ram? Farmers are reminded to check if 2024 is the year they need to purchase a qualifying ram under the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS). If purchasing, ensure that the ram is SIS eligible on the day of purchase using the Sheep Ireland ram search facility […]
21 August 2024
Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits
Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits Sheep farmers need to look at making full use of TAMS grants to develop housing and handling facilities that will pay for themselves in a short period of time. Michael Gottstein, Head of Teagasc Sheep Knowledge Transfer, shared some key information on […]
20 August 2024
Refresher: The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign
Refresher: The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign The Teagasc Better Farming for Water campaign was cited as a substantive action in the today, August 20, published Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s plan to progress the retaining of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation post 2025. In this article, we take a look […]
20 August 2024
‘If we don’t achieve a good clean environment, we don’t train winners’
‘If we don’t achieve a good clean environment, we don’t train winners’ Equine industry ambassadors have shared words of wisdom as part of the 10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health video series. One such ambassador is David Roche, Assistant Trainer at record-breaking Henry De Bromhead Racing. Produced as a collaborative effort […]
20 August 2024
Time to benchmark your costs
Time to benchmark your costs Having recently reviewed over 700 eProfit Monitors, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing reminds us why dairy farmers need to keep a firm focus on the key drivers of profitability for their farm businesses. Recently we reviewed over 700 eProfit monitors and ranked them on their profitability. […]
19 August 2024
Listen: Soil fertility and maximising growth in the coming weeks
Listen: Soil fertility and maximising growth in the coming weeks William Burchill, Lecturer in Soil Science in UCC, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss lower than normal growth rates in 2024, and advice on what to do over the next number of weeks to maximise growth. William […]
19 August 2024
Contract rearing in action
Contract rearing in action Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell takes a close look at how a contact rearing arrangement has been working out for two farmers in Co. Waterford over the past six years. James (Jimmy) Kearney and his son Michael farm 45ha (plus commonage) in Ballysaggart, Co. Waterford. They […]
19 August 2024
Use the Beef Welfare Scheme to limit stress at weaning
Use the Beef Welfare Scheme to limit stress at weaning Over the next few weeks, suckler farmers will be turning their attention towards the preparation of calves for weaning. Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Westport, tells us how the recently launched 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme can ease the stress on weanlings […]
19 August 2024
Finishing underway at Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm
Finishing underway at Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm With an ambition of producing in-spec steer and heifer beef originating from the dairy herd under a grass-based system, finishing of 2023-born animals has commenced on the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm. In a recent farm update, Technician to the […]
18 August 2024