Articles
Safely Handling Animals on a Beef Farm – Factors to Consider
Safely Handling Animals on a Beef Farm – Factors to Consider Bernadette Earley, Noeleen Brereton, Teagasc Grange Researchers set out general guidelines that all persons should take into consideration to reduce the likelihood that an animal will behave in an unpredictable or aggressive way and thereby endanger either people or other animals […]
19 May 2022
Additives reducing methane emissions
Additives reducing methane emissions The ‘METH-ABATE’ project aims to identify additives from a range of sources in order to reduce methane emissions. Emily Roskam and Sinéad Waters, Teagasc Grange Researchers enlighten us. Sinead Waters also presented on the role of feed additives in reducing methane emissions in a Signpost video here Under […]
19 May 2022
Ireland to host European Dairy Farmers Congress in June
Ireland to host European Dairy Farmers Congress in June The 30th European Dairy Farmers Conference,will take place from 28-30th June in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork. The theme of the conference is ‘Sustainable Dairying – The Irish Story’. Over 350 delegates from more than 28 countries are expected to attend the […]
19 May 2022
Spring Malting Barley – May update
Spring Malting Barley – May update Spring malting barley crops are performing very well on farm. Favourable weather conditions in both rainfall levels and temperatures since sowing have meant that many crops are on track to reach their full yield potential. Eoin Lyons Teagasc/Boortmalt Joint Programme Advisor updates us here Most barley […]
19 May 2022
Using beef AI on the dairy herd
Using beef AI on the dairy herd As we progress through the breeding season Teagasc recommends moving from selectively using beef AI on the dairy herd to fully using beef AI on the cows once the target number of inseminations to dairy AI has been achieved. Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Grange has more […]
18 May 2022
Selecting a suitable fencer for your cattle fencing system
Selecting a suitable fencer for your cattle fencing system With rising costs, many farmers are considering implementing a paddock system or even putting up a few strip wires. Improving grazing infrastructure on farm allows better control of grass, increased grass growth and improved animal performance. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist has advice […]
18 May 2022
Bats and their habitats
Bats and their habitats It’s National Biodiversity Week and Bat Walks are among events planned around the country. Bats and their Habitats is one of a Countryside Management series of leaflets published by Teagasc. Here we share some of the interesting facts about Bats like: Bats only have a single baby, once […]
18 May 2022
Identifying poor performing sheep in your flock
Identifying poor performing sheep in your flock Every year ewes drop out of flocks for a variety reasons including mastitis, prolapse etc. However, invariably some ewes slip through the cracks and despite underperforming are kept on for a further year. Here Teagasc researcher Frank Campion has some advice on identifying underperforming ewes. […]
17 May 2022
Photo Competition – Biodiversity on Equine Farms
Photo Competition – Biodiversity on Equine Farms The Teagasc Equine Specialists and Countryside Management Specialist are delighted to launch the second edition of a photo competition showcasing ‘Equine Farming and Biodiversity’ aimed at highlighting some of the many examples of biodiversity evident on equine farms around the country. The competition provides a […]
17 May 2022
Time off this summer: Planning and Task Prioritisation on Dairy Farms
Time off this summer: Planning and Task Prioritisation on Dairy Farms With calving finished on Spring block calving farms, now is a great time to plan time off, the staff roster, and farm projects. Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses planning ahead and task prioritisation. Martina recommends using a wall planner and […]
16 May 2022