Articles
The benefits of grass measuring
The benefits of grass measuring Grass is the cheapest form of feed available, so the objective is to maximise the amount of grass in the animal’s diet, while conditioning the sward for future grazing. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc advisor in Tralee, discusses the benefits of grass measuring in this article. When discussing good […]
22 March 2023
2023 Equine education tour to Belgium and the Netherlands
2023 Equine education tour to Belgium and the Netherlands Teagasc Equine education tour visiting Belgium and the Netherlands, September 23rd – 27th 2023. This five day tour is led by Teagasc, working alongside Jacques Verkerk of the Netherlands, and facilitated by travel partners Group Travel International (GTI), who manage the bookings and […]
22 March 2023
Breeding Considerations for the 2024 Calf Crop in Dairy Herds
Breeding Considerations for the 2024 Calf Crop in Dairy Herds Imagine milking a herd of cows and selling 550kg of milksolids from each with an annual profitability of €500 per cow more than the Irish Base cow. All that prevents you from achieving this, is your management and breeding decisions. These cows […]
21 March 2023
Hot water systems for farmyards
Hot water systems for farmyards Having access to some source of hot water in the farmyard is essential, especially in spring. For some farms, however, there is a requirement to supply larger volumes either for artificial rearing of lambs or calves or for general farm use. So what are the options and […]
21 March 2023
Horticultural input price inflation continues in 2023
Horticultural input price inflation continues in 2023 In recent years, input price inflation in the horticulture sector in Ireland has taken a firm hold. It has its roots in Brexit, the Covid pandemic, and more recently the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. Teagasc has taken a snapshot of input prices in March […]
21 March 2023
How pedigree herds are preparing for future challenges through their breeding
How pedigree herds are preparing for future challenges through their breeding Laurence Feeney, CEO of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA), is on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss how pedigree herds are preparing for future challenges through their breeding. Laurence started by telling us a little bit about his background […]
20 March 2023
Teagasc Dairy Breeding Week 2023
Teagasc Dairy Breeding Week 2023 The breeding season on Irish dairy farms has become increasingly concentrated in the late April to June period. Teagasc and ICBF have organised a series of 14 information events during ‘Dairy Breeding Week’ which is running from today, Monday, 20 March to Friday, 24 March. These online […]
20 March 2023
Butchering a Heifer for the Freezer
Butchering a Heifer for the Freezer For the majority of beef farmers in Ireland we all produce vast volumes of beef to feed large numbers of people. It is however very rare for farmers to consume their own beef produce. Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us more. The numbers […]
20 March 2023
Lamb mortality: the main causes and timing
Lamb mortality: the main causes and timing The number of lambs reared per ewe joined is a key determinant of productivity and profitability in sheep systems and lamb mortality is a key factor influencing ewe productivity. Nationally, if lamb mortality levels were to be reduced by 3%, it would equate to 100,000 […]
20 March 2023
What will the cow of the future look like?
What will the cow of the future look like? With calving season well under way, it’s now time to turn our attention to breeding. Teagasc advisor, John McCabe, working on the Aurivo Joint Programme joins us to discuss EBI, carbon emissions, profitability and what the cow of the future will look like. […]
20 March 2023