Articles
Sustaining the Effectiveness of Wormers in Sheep
0 Sustaining the Effectiveness of Wormers in Sheep At this time of year sheep farmers will be using wormers or anthelminthics to control gut worms in sheep. Enda O’Hart, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea, has clear advice in just four actions that sheep farmers can take to prolong the efficacy of commonly used wormers […]
4 July 2021
Reseeding success is vital
0 Reseeding success is vital Reseeding grassland increases both quantity and quality of grass grown. Estimates vary, but new reseeds should grow some 20- 40% more grass and importantly most of this extra growth will occur in spring and autumn. Michael Donoghue, Dairy Advisor Teagasc Tuam, has advice for successful reseeding Reseeding Benefits […]
4 July 2021
ASSAP Service: A typical Farm Assessment
0 ASSAP Service: A typical Farm Assessment The ASSAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory programme) is a free advisory service aimed at improving water quality. There are 10 PAA’s (Prioritized areas for action) in West Cork. Lane Giles, ASSAP Advisor, Clonakilty explains what the service provides for the farmer in West Cork ASSAP […]
3 July 2021
Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground
0 Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground The Dingle peninsula, in the Southwest of Ireland, has become an important focus for innovative projects involving diverse AKIS (Agriculture Knowledge Innovation System) actors. At the recent ESEE Conference, a new docufilm was launched showcasing Corca Dhuibhne’s ambitious vision for 2030. See here At […]
2 July 2021
When should breeding season end?
When should breeding season end? On Spring calving suckler farms the stock bull will need to be removed by the 15th July 2021 to ensure no calves are born in May next year. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist discusses the implications of late calving cows and advises on the next steps to […]
30 June 2021
Deciding a date for ending the breeding season
Deciding a date for ending the breeding season George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist has advice here for dairy farmers about deciding a date for ending the breeding season. He also includes steps for correcting a late calving pattern Herds with a very spread out calving pattern generally can’t afford not to milk […]
28 June 2021
Sward height is key to lamb growth
Sward height is key to lamb growth Finishing lambs as quickly as possible from grass is one of the biggest challenges on a sheep farm. A key target for early to mid-March lambing flocks is to have 50% of lambs finished off grass by early September. Edward Egan, Teagasc Advisor Navan, has […]
27 June 2021
Best Practice when using Pesticides
Best Practice when using Pesticides It is important that all users take care and follow best practice procedure when using pesticides. Deirdre Glynn, ASSAP Advisor and Mark Trimble, Tillage Advisor, Kilkenny discuss safe storage and handling of chemicals, good sprayer maintenance and best practice when using pesticides on farm. Clean water supports […]
26 June 2021
Maintaining Quality in the Grass Sward
Maintaining Quality in the Grass Sward Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe has excellent practical advice on maintaining quality in the grass sward. The key message is to take some simple steps now to maintain grass quality and Alan lists these here. Walking the farm every week to monitor grass supply and […]
23 June 2021
Ewe Replacements – beware of selling the family silver
Ewe Replacements – beware of selling the family silver Many March born lambs are currently being weaned. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Athenry cautions not to make the mistake of selecting replacement ewe lambs after some of the best lambs have gone for slaughter or been sold. He advises selecting replacements at […]
22 June 2021