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Meet the speakers at the Teagasc National Sheep Conferences
Meet the speakers at the Teagasc National Sheep Conferences The Teagasc National Sheep Conferences will take place this year on Tuesday, 24th of January in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan town, and Thursday, the 26th of January in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, County Wexford. Both conferences start at 7pm with a […]
23 January 2023
Getting the most out of your slurry
Getting the most out of your slurry We are starting to see slurry tankers out on the land over the last few days as the slurry spreading closed season ends in parts of the country – but are we getting it right or can we do better? Teagasc dairy advisors, Owen Power, […]
23 January 2023
How to investigate an outbreak of abomasal bloat in dairy calves
How to investigate an outbreak of abomasal bloat in dairy calves Abomasal disorders (bloat, twists, infections and ulcers) are a common problem in primarily unweaned dairy calves. While each problem (e.g. bloat) may occur independently, they are inter-related ailments and they may also be misdiagnosed. They accounted for some 12% of all […]
22 January 2023
Maximising the benefits of slurry and soil sampling on drystock farms
Maximising the benefits of slurry and soil sampling on drystock farms Slurry provides a rich source of nutrients to grow grass and its potential is enhanced on farms in early spring applications. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Tralee, outlines more. In terms of low emission slurry application this spring, 6 – 8 units of […]
22 January 2023
Delivering what you get paid for
Delivering what you get paid for Agriculture must lower its contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reducing slaughter age is one way to help achieve these targets for beef producers. Keeping beef animals to older ages increases their lifetime GHG outputs. Slaughtering animals as soon as sufficient carcass fatness is reached […]
22 January 2023
Excellent calf nutrition in the first week of life: the 1-6 rule
Excellent calf nutrition in the first week of life: the 1-6 rule The peak spring-calving period is fast approaching or has just commenced on dairy farms nationally. To ensure calf health is maximised, colostrum management is critical, as it is the most important factor in calf health and vitality. Where poor colostrum […]
21 January 2023
Happy staff, happy horses
Happy staff, happy horses Good staff management is key on farm enterprises. Seán Keane, Equine specialist, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme tells us more. Nearly a quarter of employees in the equine industry leave their job annually for different reasons. This highlights how difficult it is to retain staff and that employers […]
21 January 2023
How to reduce nitrogen losses at farm level
How to reduce nitrogen losses at farm level The prohibited period when organic fertilisers are not allowed to be spread on ‘zone B’ farms came to an end on January 15th, Mary Roache, Teagasc advisor in Westport, offers advice on reducing nitrogen losses. Slurry and fertiliser spreading is prohibited over the winter […]
20 January 2023
Sustainable and profitable beef – the key drivers
Sustainable and profitable beef – the key drivers The two main drivers of profit and efficiency are age at first calving for suckler calf to weanling systems and optimising live weight performance (Average Daily Gain/ADG) for suckler weanling-to-beef systems. John Galvin, Teagasc advisor, discusses further. Beef production in Ireland is predominantly from […]
20 January 2023
Cork production – at the heart of the Montado agroforestry system
Cork production – at the heart of the Montado agroforestry system The next time you uncork a bottle of wine or pop the champagne spare a thought for that little cork stopper and where it has come from. Noel Kennedy tells us more. Cork is amazing and has been described as nature’s […]
20 January 2023