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Bursaries awarded to ‘nurture and develop’ the agri-business leaders of the future
Bursaries awarded to ‘nurture and develop’ the agri-business leaders of the future Dairygold Co-operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC). The course is anchored in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UCC, with input from across […]
23 March 2023
Getting Ready for weaning
Getting Ready for weaning Weaning can be a stressful time for calves as they make the change from a liquid to a solid feed diet and move from a pre-ruminant to the ruminant phase. Much of the skill in calf rearing is making this diet transition as smooth as possible, without set-backs […]
22 March 2023
Watch: Missed the National Hill Sheep Conference?
Watch: Missed the National Hill Sheep Conference? This year’s National Hill Sheep Conference focused on: flock health and production planning; ACRES; the Sheep Improvement Scheme; and the factors to consider with organic conversion. If you were unable to attend, recordings of each speaker are available below. ACRES The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme […]
22 March 2023
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
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