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Performance Recording at Lambing time
0 Performance Recording at Lambing time In the current climate, with inputs such as feed and fertilizer cost constantly increasing, now is the time for sheep farmers to start performance recording and collecting data. This will help their flock’s performance to improve and thus leave more profit for the farmer. What are the […]
1 March 2022
The Right Course Of Action
The Right Course Of Action Combining cutting-edge modern developments with traditional practical skills, Teagasc offers a unique, hands-on learning experience – with an exciting selection of courses. Head of Education Dr Anne-Marie Butler gives more information. Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, […]
28 February 2022
Getting the most out of automatic calf feeding this Spring
Getting the most out of automatic calf feeding this Spring Calf rearing accounts for a large amount of the total workload on farms in spring. Some farmers have purchased an automatic calf feeder to reduce workload. Dairy Specialist Martina Gormley gives advice on best practice when using these feeders. Automatic calf feeding […]
28 February 2022
White Clover Factsheet
White Clover Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The sixth of these is about White Clover and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on Teagasc Daily Farmers are urged to focus on Nutrient management planning, […]
27 February 2022
The Clover Reporter with Peter Doyle
The Clover Reporter with Peter Doyle The Clover Reporter is the newest addition to the Grass10 newsletter. This section will give weekly reports and videos from farmers who have a lot of clover established on their farms. This week Peter Doyle, Researcher at the Derrypatrick Herd, Teagasc Grange reports on clover on […]
27 February 2022
Spring Beef Grass Walks 2022
Spring Beef Grass Walks 2022 The Teagasc Beef Specialists along with the Advisory Regions are hosting a series of Spring Beef Grass Walks across the country during the month of March. Check out the dates and venues of the walks here to find one near you. Topics to be discussed at the […]
27 February 2022
Winning the War on Mastitis and High SCC in Dairy Herds
Winning the War on Mastitis and High SCC in Dairy Herds Did you know that a mild case of mastitis costs €200 and a severe case over €700, when all costs (including production losses) are included? More milk is lost when the cow is infected in early lactation than when infection occurs […]
26 February 2022
Liming could be your cheapest option to grow grass this year
Liming could be your cheapest option to grow grass this year Shane Devaney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Longford says he has written a few articles on the importance of lime over the last number of years but this year it was never more important. This year liming your farm will be the cheapest […]
25 February 2022
Calves in sheds- what to watch out for
Calves in sheds- what to watch out for Due to the recent poor weather there is likely to be a build up of stock in sheds. This build-up of stock may put very young calf’s immune systems under pressure resulting in disease outbreaks unless preventative action is taken. Beef specialist Alan Dillon […]
25 February 2022
Ballyhaise Agricultural College and DkIT – Science led Agricultural Education
Ballyhaise Agricultural College and DkIT – Science led Agricultural Education Teagasc Ballyhaise College and DkIT have been working collaboratively in the development and delivery of level 6, 7 and 8 Agriculture programmes for over 20 years. DkIT and Ballyhaise now co-deliver the 4-year BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture and more recently the […]
25 February 2022