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Dealing with health challenges on sheep farms
Dealing with health challenges on sheep farms Poor weather not only created grassland management difficulties on sheep farms, it has resulted in a higher than usual number of problem cases in both ewes and lambs. Here, the Teagasc Sheep Specialist team look at the main health challenges, while outlining strategies to overcome […]
17 April 2024
Making a start at grazing – small numbers, large areas
Making a start at grazing – small numbers, large areas Turnout has been delayed on many beef farms across the country. With a turnaround in the weather forecast, Martina Harrington, Future Beef Programme Manager, provides some key tips on managing the transition back to grass. Martina explained: “A wet spring has limited […]
16 April 2024
Fertiliser, grassland and supplementation advice for sheep farmers
Fertiliser, grassland and supplementation advice for sheep farmers Difficult weather and poor ground conditions have delayed turnout and created other difficulties on sheep farms. In this article, the Teagasc Sheep Specialist team look at steps to get the grazing year back on track. Fertiliser Have fertiliser available in the yard and apply […]
16 April 2024
Nematodirus forecast 2024
Nematodirus forecast 2024 Dr James O’Shaughnessy from the Department of Agriculture’s Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Backweston joins the latest episode of OviCast to discuss this year’s Nematodirus forecast. James first explains the condition, symptoms and the high risk periods around the country. Treatment options, some of the factors that may lead […]
16 April 2024
Supporting the transition to more climate-resilient practices on farm
Supporting the transition to more climate-resilient practices on farm Teagasc, in partnership with European agricultural experts, successfully hosted the first ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop for the ClimateSmartAdvisors Project at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in Dublin. Hosted from March 19-22, this workshop brought together 40 advisors from 27 countries across Europe, […]
16 April 2024
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research Two Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding as part of the European Green ERAHUB, which supports research into sustainable agriculture and food systems. The Green ERAHUB (GEH) research initiative aims to provide information, communication, cooperation, networking and joint transnational funding in the agri-food and […]
16 April 2024
Watch: Preparing for breeding on Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farms
Watch: Preparing for breeding on Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farms Sandra Hayes, Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme Co-ordinator, visited a number of demonstration farmers recently to highlight how they are preparing for the upcoming breeding season. David Fennelly Sandra visited David Fennelly from near Portarlington, Co. Laois in early April. At the time of the […]
15 April 2024
Ensuring breeding success with maiden heifers
Ensuring breeding success with maiden heifers With the difficult conditions at farm level, much of the conversation over the last number of weeks has centred on ensuring the milking herd are properly fed. These conditions have also meant that maiden heifers have remained housed on a lot of farms for longer than […]
15 April 2024
10 things to consider before breeding season starts
10 things to consider before breeding season starts With the breeding season fast approaching on dairy farms, Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, outlines 10 things to consider before the breeding season starts. 1. Breeding start date What is your optimal start date for breeding? On early farms […]
15 April 2024
Options to complete the green cert
Options to complete the green cert Teagasc offers a wide range of courses for those embarking on their journey into agricultural education, including the ‘green cert’ – the umbrella term referring to a number of courses associated with qualifying farmers for the various Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine or Revenue schemes. […]
15 April 2024