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Research update: Lamb growth rates from Athenry
Research update: Lamb growth rates from Athenry Philip Creighton, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway details the latest news from the Sheep Research Demonstration Farm, Athenry. Lamb growth rates during July and August were well behind normal here in Athenry, averaging only 130g/head/day. A major issue contributing […]
17 October 2023
Edwin Thompson is making strides in increasing the sustainability of his farm
Edwin Thompson is making strides in increasing the sustainability of his farm Edwin Thompson and his family farm 87 hectares in Kilmore House, Golden, Co. Tipperary. Milking 160 cows, Edwin grew 13 tonne DM/ha in 2022 and produced 521kg of milk solids per cow. Liam Quinn, Signpost Programme Advisor, tells us more […]
17 October 2023
How to achieve a greater work-life balance through reduced milking frequency
How to achieve a greater work-life balance through reduced milking frequency Dairy farmer Aidan Ahearne joins Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the practical implementation of 10 in 7 milking frequency on his farm. He outlines the benefits to work-life balance and animal welfare it brings, while also […]
16 October 2023
Impact of changes to Nitrates Derogation
Impact of changes to Nitrates Derogation The EU Commission decision to reduce the upper limit on organic N from 250kg N per ha to 220kg N per ha for Nitrates Derogation farms in designated catchment areas will have significant consequences for many dairy farms in 2024 and beyond. The Teagasc Nitrogen Report […]
16 October 2023
Joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success
Joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success Dr Tim Keady joins us on the latest OviCast podcast to discuss joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success. Tim discusses what the key drivers of the system are. A discussion also takes place on […]
16 October 2023
Teagasc publish map compilation to accompany the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023
Teagasc publish map compilation to accompany the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023 Teagasc is an active participant in the annual Bioeconomy Ireland Week. Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023 is a week-long event running from the 16th to 20th of October to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s rapidly emerging bioeconomy. The celebration is a […]
16 October 2023
BETTER Farm Update: Grass growth and closing for next spring
BETTER Farm Update: Grass growth and closing for next spring Frank Campion, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway reports on grass growth and the preparations for closing on the BETTER sheep farms. Grass growth rates across the Teagasc BETTER sheep farms have been ahead of where they were […]
15 October 2023
Planning for autumn and winter with Shay Ryan
Planning for autumn and winter with Shay Ryan Shay Ryan is a Signpost programme demonstration farmer, farming outside New Ross in Co. Wexford. Shay farms 97 Ha. The milking platform is 56Ha. There is also a small beef enterprise on the farm. Shay is currently milking an average of 180 cows and […]
14 October 2023
Agroforestry: a new innovation in Irish agriculture
Agroforestry: a new innovation in Irish agriculture Ian Short & Rachel Irwin tell us that over the last few years, the interest in planting agroforestry, as a climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy, has risen in Ireland, with supports for increasing tree cover on farms available under the suite of forestry grants […]
13 October 2023
Ear Necrosis – know your enemy
Ear Necrosis – know your enemy Ear necrosis is a relatively new problem in pig production that has developed over the last 20 years but in particular during the last decade, Michael McKeon tells us how we can manage it. In order to control / reduce / eliminate the problem, we need […]
13 October 2023