Articles
Maintaining calf performance at grass for the rest of the grazing season this autumn
0 Maintaining calf performance at grass for the rest of the grazing season this autumn In general, the summer gone by has been tough on calves at grass. Most calf to beef producers found the growth rates of calves during the wet July and August has being back on previous years. The grass […]
9 October 2023
The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth
0 The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth With pressure mounting on Irish farmers to meet the challenge of reaching our 2030 greenhouse gas targets, what measures can farmers take to meet this challenge head on? Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Programme, joins Deirdre and […]
9 October 2023
Teagasc – Supporting New Forest Creation
0 Teagasc – Supporting New Forest Creation The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 is open for business and provides excellent opportunities for new forest creation on the farm. There have never been more planting options or stronger incentives available to support your objectives, including improving farm finances, enhancing the farm environment and developing an […]
9 October 2023
Dairy farm management tips for the autumn ahead
0 Dairy farm management tips for the autumn ahead John McCabe, Teagasc-Aurivo Joint Programme, tells us that wet weather, milk price and policy are causing a lot of frustration to dairy farmers but we need to continue to think about improving the running of our systems. John provides some management hints for the […]
8 October 2023
Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring
0 Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, tells us that grass for sheep lambing next spring needs to be planned from right now. The spring grazing season begins in autumn. Having grass in spring reduces the level of expensive concentrates required to […]
8 October 2023
What climate actions can you take this October?
0 What climate actions can you take this October? Read the latest farm advice and current actions farmers should consider taking Close grass clover swards in late October / early November Order your protected urea for 2024 Apply Lime Apply K to low index soils Sign up for the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme […]
8 October 2023
Controlling parasitic infection & pneumonia in growing & finishing beef cattle
0 Controlling parasitic infection & pneumonia in growing & finishing beef cattle To ensure a healthy weanling, the aim is to minimise their exposure to disease & maximise their defence against disease. Researchers Orla Keane, Bernadette Earley & Edward O’Riordan give information on control of stomach worms, lungworm & fluke & the prevention […]
7 October 2023
Consider joining ACRES 2 to get up to €7311 per year for 5 years
0 Consider joining ACRES 2 to get up to €7311 per year for 5 years Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist tells us about the benefits of joining ACRES 2. Tranche 2 of ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is expected to open in mid October. If you wish to express your interest in […]
7 October 2023
Survey of milking equipment and milking management practices on Irish dairy farm
0 Survey of milking equipment and milking management practices on Irish dairy farm Alice Walsh, Pablo Silva Bolona and John Upton tell us how recent expansion of dairy herd size has posed challenges with regard to milking times, milking technique and mastitis control strategies. There is a gap in knowledge with regard to […]
6 October 2023
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2022 revealed
0 Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2022 revealed To mark the opening of its Sustainability Month, Teagasc has released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2022. The report derives farm performance indicators from the Teagasc National Farm Survey to track the progress of Irish dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage farms […]
6 October 2023