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Teagasc launch new guide: Reducing lameness in Irish dairy herds
0 Teagasc launch new guide: Reducing lameness in Irish dairy herds Reducing lameness on Irish dairy farms will result in a higher standard of cow welfare, which is crucial to maintain Ireland’s image as a producer of high quality sustainable dairy products; will also decrease the use of antimicrobials on dairy farms and […]
3 August 2022
Swards for the Future Grassland conference launched
0 Swards for the Future Grassland conference launched Teagasc are organising and hosting an exciting two-day conference and workshop on Thursday, 8th & Friday, 9th of September 2022 to explore Resilient Swards for the Future. The event will take place at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. […]
3 August 2022
Will the benefits of pregnancy scanning cows far outweigh the cost?
0 Will the benefits of pregnancy scanning cows far outweigh the cost? Is it at least 30 days since the last cow in your herd could have been served? If your answer is yes, then you should consider scanning your cows. It offers many advantages and is a vital tool used on well […]
3 August 2022
BovINE making an impact – the farmer view (An interview with John Dunne)
0 BovINE making an impact – the farmer view (An interview with John Dunne) John Dunne runs a suckler to beef production grassland farm selling steers and heifers at under 24 months of age on approx. 120ha of good quality land in Co Laois. In this short interview with Kevin Kinsella, Irish BovINE […]
2 August 2022
BETTER Sheep Farming with Francis Gonely
0 BETTER Sheep Farming with Francis Gonely Francis Gonley and his family run an all-sheep farm on the outskirts of Sligo town. Since Francis joined the Teagasc BETTER farm programme in 2017, the lowland flock has greatly improved in terms of output per ewe. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist outlines these improvements here […]
2 August 2022
Reducing the impacts of high input costs on Tillage Farms
0 Reducing the impacts of high input costs on Tillage Farms Maintaining current crop yields and margins while managing higher costs of fertilisers, fuel and possibly fertiliser supply issues in the year ahead is today’s challenge. Mark Plunkett, Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, advises on getting more from each kilo […]
2 August 2022
Johnstown Castle Winter Milk Herd – Dry Cow Management
0 Johnstown Castle Winter Milk Herd – Dry Cow Management Ensuring autumn calving cows are in the correct condition for calving down will significantly reduce the risks of metabolic disorders and the increased workload and loss of production that goes with it. Dairy Specialist James Dunne outlines the dry cow practices in the […]
1 August 2022
Is it necessary to complete the Green Cert?
Is it necessary to complete the Green Cert? On completion of the Green Cert course, students meet the requirements of a qualified farmer for the purposes of all Revenue and Department of Agriculture (DAFM) schemes. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Athenry discusses the wider benefits of completing the Green Cert The Green […]
31 July 2022
It’s hard to be green, when in the red
It’s hard to be green, when in the red Farmers are facing a big challenge when it comes to balancing economic sustainability with environmental sustainability, says Michael Hayden, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Maynooth University. This External Insights article featured in the TResearch Summer 2022 Magazine. Read more here The economic importance […]
31 July 2022
Summer safety on farm
Summer safety on farm Summer is always a very busy time on farms and there is so much happening with silage, harvesting of crops and ongoing management of livestock, but we all need to remain mindful of health and safety on the farm. Marion Fox, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Athenry focuses on a […]
30 July 2022