Articles
Avoiding future issues with cash flow planning
0 Avoiding future issues with cash flow planning On most beef farms which include different systems from suckler to finishing or dairy calf to beef, the majority of income on farms is at the end of the year. It is important that cash flow is managed to ensure that all essential bills are […]
8 February 2023
Night or day? Timing of calving within the suckler herd
0 Night or day? Timing of calving within the suckler herd With 80% of the national suckler herd expected to calve in the springtime, a successful calving season – where both mortality and morbidity is minimised and health and safety is prioritised – is critical. Teagasc research indicates that livestock account for 65% […]
8 February 2023
The importance of employer compliance and legislation
0 The importance of employer compliance and legislation Clarissa O’Nuallain, HR Services Manager with IFAC, joins Stuart Childs on the latest Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the legislation that affects employers and that is very important for farmers who are employing people to be aware of. Clarissa emphasised the importance of contracts being […]
7 February 2023
Late Pregnancy in Sheep and a Lambs First few Weeks of Life
0 Late Pregnancy in Sheep and a Lambs First few Weeks of Life Aoife Seymour, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, discusses the effects of ewe nutrition and vaccination during late pregnancy, colostrum and simple husbandry practices that can be used to ensure every lamb gets the best possible start. She includes a simple guide to […]
7 February 2023
Pre-lambing health treatments for the ewe flock
0 Pre-lambing health treatments for the ewe flock For mid-season lambing ewes, the final pre-lambing health treatments are currently taking place or are due to happen over the coming days and weeks. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Athenry, outlines the main health treatments being administered on sheep farms around now. Clostridial/Pasteurella vaccination […]
7 February 2023
Decarbonising Ireland’s farms
0 Decarbonising Ireland’s farms Teagasc researchers are exploring ways in which farmers can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and improve their energy efficiency. Fossil fuel costs are continuing to escalate along with future uncertainties in fuel supplies. As such, the use of renewable, home-grown biomass as a heating solution in agriculture is […]
7 February 2023
Making changes to improve your health
0 Making changes to improve your health Dr Diana van Doorn, Former Teagasc/ South East Technological University (SETU) Walsh Scholar and Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist give some advice to help you improve your health A recent ESRI report showed a decline in overall mortality in the Irish working population. […]
7 February 2023
Options to limit summer scour in calves
0 Options to limit summer scour in calves Some farms have encountered problems with summer scour syndrome in weaned calves over recent years. On this week’s Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, Teagasc Dairy Specialist Stuart Childs discussed the best practice around weaning and a number of steps farmers can take to limit this syndrome […]
6 February 2023
Silage feed value
0 Silage feed value Tim Keady, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway examines factors influencing silage feed value. The main factor influencing silage feed value is digestibility (DMD) (see Figure 1). Increasing DMD increased silage intake during weeks -10 to – 6 prior to lambing. When concentrate supplementation […]
6 February 2023
When to Apply Early Nitrogen
0 When to Apply Early Nitrogen Deirdre Hennessy, Teagasc Research Officer, explains lack of nitrogen (N) supply in the soil can limit spring grass growth and advises when to apply early nitrogen. The timing and rate of fertiliser N and slurry application are key decisions for every livestock farmer in early spring. Research […]
6 February 2023