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Taking control of SCC in the early stages of lactation
Taking control of SCC in the early stages of lactation Don Crowley, Teagasc Milk Quality Specialist, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge to talk about how to take control of SCC in the early stages of lactation. Don first outlines the importance of a fresh cow group […]
12 February 2024
Hedgerow Planting with John Dunne
Hedgerow Planting with John Dunne John farms 125ha between owned and leased land. He lives in Tinacrannagh, on the outskirts of Portarlington town. He farms full-time and is helped by his son James, who is studying Agricultural Science in UCD. It is a busy farm with 90 suckler cows calving in spring. […]
12 February 2024
When should you apply early nitrogen?
When should you apply early nitrogen? A lack of nitrogen (N) supply in the soil can limit spring grass growth. The timing and rate of fertiliser N and slurry application are key decisions for every livestock farmer in early spring. Research shows a large range in grass growth response to early spring […]
12 February 2024
Farmers selected for Aurivo/Teagasc joint Farm Profitability Programme
Farmers selected for Aurivo/Teagasc joint Farm Profitability Programme Five farmers have been selected to participate in the fourth phase of the Aurivo/Teagasc joint Farm Profitability Programme, which aims to improve farm profitability and environmental practices. Located throughout the Aurivo catchment, key messages from these farms will be shared with all Aurivo suppliers […]
11 February 2024
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science Teagasc is celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, today, Sunday, February 11 – a United Nations initiative to promote gender equality in STEM fields and to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science and technology. The theme […]
11 February 2024
Feeding ewes to maximise lamb survival this spring
Feeding ewes to maximise lamb survival this spring Jack Murphy, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, writes; on sheep farms the feeding management of the ewe pre lambing will have a massive bearing on mortality rates. 80% of foetal growth takes place in the last 6-8 weeks pre lambing. This results in the ewe’s energy […]
10 February 2024
Keeping a finger on the pulse
Keeping a finger on the pulse Richard Lynch, VALPRO Path project manager, tells us about the Teagasc led project focusing on adding value to pulse crops, this World Pulses Day, Saturday 10 February. Pulse crops, with their incredible versatility, nutritional richness, and environmental benefits, hold the power to revolutionize both our food […]
10 February 2024
Unlocking the potential of protein crops
Unlocking the potential of protein crops The success of the Irish dairy industry is largely due to its ability to take milk and produce a whole host of products that later form the building blocks of other food products, but are there opportunities for the tillage sector to achieve similar results? As […]
10 February 2024
Reduce milking workload in early lactation
0 Reduce milking workload in early lactation Once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation can help reduce workload during spring calving. Moorepark research shows that initially there is a 20% reduction in yield, but when cows switch back to twice a day (TAD), yields recover quickly. By week 35 of lactation there is only […]
9 February 2024
The Woodland Improvement Scheme – supporting sustainable woodland enhancement
0 The Woodland Improvement Scheme – supporting sustainable woodland enhancement Ireland’s forests are key ecosystems that hold great potential for both economic growth and environmental enhancement. Understanding the importance of forest management in sustaining these ecosystems and availing of the recently launched DAFM Woodland Improvement Scheme provides opportunities for forest owners to manage […]
9 February 2024