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Using novel monitoring technologies to combat diet-related diseases
0 Using novel monitoring technologies to combat diet-related diseases A new research project has launched to investigate the relationship between diet and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by trialling innovative monitoring technologies, such as wearable smart-cameras, and developing artificial intelligence tools to deliver personalised dietary advice. Unhealthy diets are associated with metabolic changes and increased […]
4 May 2023
Monitoring a young bull’s performance throughout the breeding season
0 Monitoring a young bull’s performance throughout the breeding season The breeding season has just commenced or is just around the corner for many spring-calving suckler herds. One of the key elements to success is ensuring the bull – particularly a young bull introduced to cows for the first time – is completing […]
3 May 2023
Your questions on the EuroStar Index and SCEP answered
0 Your questions on the EuroStar Index and SCEP answered On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Niall Kilrane from ICBF discusses the EuroStar Index and queries relating to the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP). Niall outlines how star ratings are valued and why they change. He highlights the importance of […]
3 May 2023
Watch: Reaping the benefits of red clover with Future Beef farmer Ken Gill
0 Watch: Reaping the benefits of red clover with Future Beef farmer Ken Gill Farming full-time in Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly, Ken Gill operates an organically-certified beef and tillage enterprise, along with 22ha of forestry. Trading as Ballydermot Organic Farm Ltd, the beef enterprise consists of 65 autumn-calving cows. All progeny are brought to […]
3 May 2023
Have you set your grazing targets for the next 100 days?
0 Have you set your grazing targets for the next 100 days? Grassland farmers are reminded to stick to the mid-season grazing targets to optimise profit from grass; the main grazing goal for the next 100 days is to graze covers of 1,300-1,400kg DM/ha. The latest Grass10 newsletter provides tips on a number […]
3 May 2023
Managing late-calving cows to shorten calving interval
0 Managing late-calving cows to shorten calving interval The management of late calvers is something that needs to be given some thought in order to avoid them calving late again or not at all. The bulk of herds will commence breeding in late April / early May, there will be a number of […]
2 May 2023
Selecting beef heifers for breeding
0 Selecting beef heifers for breeding The breeding of suckler cows is changing significantly, explains Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Galway/Clare. Like many changes it is slow at first and then a lot happens very quickly. The new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) and climate targets are placing an ever keener emphasis on […]
2 May 2023
4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme
0 4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme Farmers have shown huge interest in the new National Liming Programme, with 4.5m tonnes sought by 41,000 farmers before the programme’s deadline on 20th April. With support in respect of over 4.5m tonnes of lime sought, the average tonnage sought per applicant under […]
2 May 2023
Overcoming the pathogen hurdle
0 Overcoming the pathogen hurdle Climate change, the energy crisis and the drive for agricultural sustainability have moved anaerobic digestion centre stage. Teagasc researchers are investigating and eliminating bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens in feed stock and digestate. Anaerobic digestion will sanitise organic waste while providing cheap, sustainable energy and fertiliser. Wastewater treatment […]
2 May 2023
Managing the dairy herd for a successful breeding season
0 Managing the dairy herd for a successful breeding season With the dairy breeding season currently in full swing on most Irish dairy farms, Kevin O’Hara, Teagasc Ballinrobe, looks at some of the key targets farmers need to achieve over the coming weeks. Most dairy herds in Ireland typically start breeding from May […]
1 May 2023