Articles
Cleaning on pig farms
Cleaning on pig farms Teagasc researchers Shilpi Misra, Corina E. van Middelaar, John Upton and Keelin O’Driscoll evaluated different washing and disinfection methods on pig farms. No difference in both water use and bacterial load was found; power washing without pre-soaking or detergent was the simplest method. Background Water use by livestock […]
20 August 2021
Multi-species swards grow more forage with less fertiliser, even under drought conditions
Multi-species swards grow more forage with less fertiliser, even under drought conditions Six-species swards outperformed perennial ryegrass monocultures and were considerably more resistant to drought. New research from Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and Trinity College Dublin shows that multi-species mixtures out-yielded perennial ryegrass which received double the amount of fertiliser Multi-species mixtures receiving […]
18 August 2021
Weaning management for optimum health of suckler beef calves
Weaning management for optimum health of suckler beef calves Dr. Bernie Earley & Dr. Mark McGee from the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre discuss weaning management for optimum health of suckler beef calves. They cover weanling management and health; control of stomach worms, lungworm & fluke; prevention of pneumonia […]
18 August 2021
Assessing supply and demand for the autumn rotation
Assessing supply and demand for the autumn rotation As we move into the latter part of August it’s important we start to plan and implement an autumn grazing plan on farms. Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, discusses grassland management, assessing the flock’s grass demand, and building grass supply. As some of the […]
17 August 2021
Keep your dairy calves thriving this Summer
Keep your dairy calves thriving this Summer At this stage of the year it is time to review the progress of our replacement heifers (or all dairy bred calves) as they are the future of our milking herd. Here Martin Doyle, Teagasc Advisor, Enniscorthy has advice for management at grass, to ensure […]
16 August 2021
Culling and Body Condition Scoring your Flock
Culling and Body Condition Scoring your Flock Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, Co. Kerry, discusses culling and body condition scoring your flock. Culling is one of the most important jobs on a sheep farm & should take place once ewes have dried off after weaning. Culling Experience in culling is vital […]
15 August 2021
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions A new scientific paper from Teagasc has shown that getting soil pH right through a liming programme can significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. The Teagasc Signpost Programme brings this important fact to our attention here Lime drives down […]
15 August 2021
How to improve the biodiversity value of your forest – Part 1
How to improve the biodiversity value of your forest – Part 1 In the first of a two-part series of articles, Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on how to keep browsing animals out, create/leave deadwood and more. Image […]
13 August 2021
How does your suckler cow measure up?
How does your suckler cow measure up? With greater emphasis on livestock efficiency and it’s impact on climate change, Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist takes an interesting look at the effects of calving date on subsequent cow and calf performance and profitability, reinforcing the early-calving cow and compact calving benefits We are […]
11 August 2021
When a plan comes together
When a plan comes together There are many different kinds of plans and every farm family should have one. James McDonnell Financial specialist, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme outlines the Teagasc planning tools available to farmers to assist with financial, succession, time management or other planning options Farming is a risky business […]
10 August 2021