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Identifying and rearing suitable replacement heifers to calve at two years
Identifying and rearing suitable replacement heifers to calve at two years The current national average age at first calving in suckler-bred heifers is 32 months, with only 23% of heifers calving for the first time at 24 months of age. When compared to 74% of dairy-bred heifers calving for the first time […]
12 April 2023
Red clover silage and multispecies sward measures open
Red clover silage and multispecies sward measures open Measures to promote the uptake of red clover silage and multispecies swards at farm level were today announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. First opened as a pilot in 2022, these measures are being reintroduced to promote environmentally […]
12 April 2023
Watch: April assessment of clover content
Watch: April assessment of clover content Assessing the clover content of your swards now will enable you to tailor nitrogen fertiliser applications, while also allowing the identification of paddocks which may require reseeding or over sowing to increase clover content. In the below video, Michael Egan, Teagasc Grassland Researcher, offers practical steps […]
12 April 2023
Moving from the shed to the field with dairy-beef calves
Moving from the shed to the field with dairy-beef calves With early spring born calves now weaned on many farms, the next port of call is transitioning these animals to the outdoor environment. When calves underperform during their first season at pasture, it makes it difficult to hit the key performance indicators […]
11 April 2023
Watch: Avoiding the post-weaning growth check
Watch: Avoiding the post-weaning growth check Weaning can be a particularly stressful time for calves, as they make the transition from a liquid feed diet to a solid feed diet, explains Tommy Cox, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 advisor. At weaning, calves should be healthy and not stressed. If there are any ‘issues’ with […]
11 April 2023
Nematodirus challenge in lambs
Nematodirus challenge in lambs Dr. Orla Keane is on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss the challenge of nematodirus in lambs this spring. Orla first explains how the nematodirus challenge can carry over on farms from year to year. She highlights the Department of Agriculture Nematodirus forecast and the implications for farmers. Orla […]
11 April 2023
Nematodirus and coccidia in young lambs
Nematodirus and coccidia in young lambs The first two parasite challenges young lambs will face each spring is that of nematodirus and coccidia. This challenge occurs in lambs annually at a similar age and stage of the year, Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, explains more. It’s also possible for lambs to suffer […]
11 April 2023
Irish support for the distribution of seed potatoes to Ukraine
Irish support for the distribution of seed potatoes to Ukraine Ukraine is the among the top five potato producers in the world and the bulk of its production is small-holder farmer based. Previously 10,000–15,000t of certified seed per annum were imported from other European countries. However, since the outbreak of war, the […]
11 April 2023
Tips when purchasing a new stock bull
Tips when purchasing a new stock bull It has come to the time of year again when many farmers around the country will be looking to source new stock bulls for the coming breeding season. In this article, Enda Maloney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses some key points to look out for before […]
10 April 2023
Biomethane – an opportunity in Ireland
Biomethane – an opportunity in Ireland On this episode of the Signpost Series, Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, was joined by JJ Lenihan, Teagasc Buildings Officer, to discuss Biomethane – an opportunity for Ireland. A questions and answer session took place at the end of the webinar, which was […]
10 April 2023