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Latest information and updates from the Grass10 team
Latest information and updates from the Grass10 team This update has pointers and advice from the Grass10 team in their weekly e-newsletter. It includes: PastureBase Ireland Dairy and Drystock figures; Predicted Grass Growth and Rainfall; Grass Dry Matter %; Grass10 Weekly Checklist; and information on the upcoming Swards for the Future Conference. […]
17 August 2022
Climate Actions for August
Climate Actions for August August climate advice includes using catch crops after cereal crops, applying lime and building up for autumn grass. There is also advice to empty slurry tanks, milk record and on feeding ration at grass. Get all the details below Catch Crops are a very useful tool to catch […]
17 August 2022
Culling Ewes and Drafting Lambs for Sale
Culling Ewes and Drafting Lambs for Sale Over the summer there is a lot of movement of sheep out the farm gate either with culling ewes and rams in advance of next breeding season or drafting lambs for sale as they reach suitability for the market. Advisor Eamonn Dempsey has some advise […]
17 August 2022
Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock farms
Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock farms Colm Kelly, Teagasc Advisor, Ballinasloe, answers the questions commonly asked by drystock farmers considering converting to organic farming. Questions like … “Is treating animals for health issues banned?” and … “Where can I sell animals?” Get the facts here A recent announcement on the proposed Organic […]
16 August 2022
Three steps to slowing down the development of Anthelmintic Resistance on Sheep farms
Three steps to slowing down the development of Anthelmintic Resistance on Sheep farms Anthelmintic resistance is a major and growing problem on Irish sheep farms. Head of Sheep Michael Gottstein outlines the actions that sheep farmers should take to slow down the development of Anthelmintic Resistance. Figure out what wormers are still […]
16 August 2022
Early establishment of green covers most beneficial
Early establishment of green covers most beneficial Maintaining a green cover over the winter period has many environmental, agronomic and economic benefits. Sowing date has a major impact on the N uptake by a sown cover crop. Different cover crop species will have different abilities to recovery N over the winter period. […]
16 August 2022
Lessons in attracting and retaining dairy farm workers
Lessons in attracting and retaining dairy farm workers Flexible hours and good working conditions are key to attracting and retaining staff says Martina Gormley Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Athenry. Martina takes a look outside of agriculture to see what other businesses are doing to meet this challenge. Eugene and Dymphna Sharkey, share their […]
15 August 2022
Teagasc Equine at the Dublin Horse Show
Teagasc Equine at the Dublin Horse Show The 2022 Dublin Horse Show takes place from August 17 – 21 in the RDS and is a celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse. From the best show horses to international competitors there is something for everyone. Make sure you visit Teagasc’s Equine Department […]
15 August 2022
Weaning and Cobalt Supplementation of Lambs
Weaning and Cobalt Supplementation of Lambs Trace element deficiency can be an issue in some sheep producing areas and it is known that the concentration of trace elements vary significantly during the grazing season. The main trace elements of concern in sheep production are cobalt copper, iodine and selenium. Weaning Weaning should […]
14 August 2022
Growing wild – Privet and Lady’s Bedstraw
Growing wild – Privet and Lady’s Bedstraw Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about Privet and Lady’s Bedstraw Privet Look out for privet, a semi-evergreen shrub […]
14 August 2022