Articles
Heat detection – what is the key to success?
Heat detection – what is the key to success? Using AI in the suckler herd can offer a farmer many benefits. Increased adoption of AI provides access to some of the best and proven beef genetics in the country. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more. However, only 17% of suckler […]
19 April 2023
Maintaining grass quality as we approach May
Maintaining grass quality as we approach May Every year, farmers get caught moving from spring to summer grazing management. This week as part of their weekly newsletter, the Teagasc Grass10 team ask are you ready for the change? With a jump in growth rates expected on top of high farm covers, walking […]
19 April 2023
Assessing the resistance status of your farm
Assessing the resistance status of your farm The ability of wormers to work effectively is important for livestock production systems in Ireland. However, the continued use of wormers leads to the development of drug resistant worms, known as anthelmintic resistance. Given the challenges associated with anthelmintic resistance, all cattle and sheep farmers […]
18 April 2023
Getting grazing back on track
Getting grazing back on track After a difficult number of weeks, conditions appear to be turning the corner providing an opportunity to get grazing back on track. On this week’s OviCast, we’re joined by Dr. Philip Creighton to discuss some of the steps needed over the coming weeks. Philip starts by discussing […]
18 April 2023
Sheep advice: Grassland management, tetany control and drafting early lambs
Sheep advice: Grassland management, tetany control and drafting early lambs Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, provided advice on grassland management, drafting early lambs and grass tetany control in the April edition of the Teagasc Sheep Advisory newsletter. Nitrogen applications When applying nitrogen (N), there are significant savings that can be […]
18 April 2023
Global coordination of crop research required
Global coordination of crop research required The G20 Meeting of the Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS-G20) takes place in Varanasi, India from 17 -19 April. As a G20 initiative, the Wheat Initiative (WI) was invited to participate and present. The Wheat Initiative representatives at the meeting are John Spink, Teagasc and Chair of […]
18 April 2023
Reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality
Reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality How well are we doing in Ireland in regards to reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality? The grass and crop season is starting to ramp up now, as the weather improves, and with that comes the use of sprays to control weeds, […]
18 April 2023
Making the rest of 2023 a success with grass and breeding
Making the rest of 2023 a success with grass and breeding Spring 2023 started like a dream, with slurry, fertiliser and cows out in February and early March. However, since about the 10th March, record breaking rainfall has created a lot of extra work, increased costs and reduced production on all farms […]
17 April 2023
Strategies to reduce lameness on your farm
Strategies to reduce lameness on your farm Lameness is a painful disease that results in suffering for dairy cows, and damages the sustainable and welfare-friendly image of Irish agriculture. Lameness also has negative financial implications due to reduced milk yield and fertility rates, and increased culling and treatment costs. Teagasc lameness study […]
17 April 2023
Grass margins in grass fields
Grass margins in grass fields Grass margins provide corridors of movement and networks for nature through the countryside, as well as habitats of high biodiversity value. Good structure is as important as species present. Lumpy and bumpy is good for associated invertebrates. Management which allows grasses and broadleaved plants to go to […]
17 April 2023