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Reducing the Risks of Slurry Application
Reducing the Risks of Slurry Application Maximising the fertiliser benefits from slurry is critical in 2022. Farmers are aware of this valuable resource and how it can help reduce their overall fertiliser bill through early spring application. However, best practice and regulation must be followed says Kieran Kenny ASSAP Advisor, Castlerea Early […]
30 March 2022
Stock bull advice for breeding season 2022
Stock bull advice for breeding season 2022 With four out of every five calves born on beef farms sired by a stock bull, a stock bull’s fertility is vitally important. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist outlines 10 tips to consider to ensure your bull’s fertility. Also get advice on what to consider […]
30 March 2022
Conditions come right for grazing in Limerick
Conditions come right for grazing in Limerick Ciaran Bartley operates a calf-to-beef system, consisting of mainly Holstein Friesian steers, just outside Boher, Co. Limerick. He discusses early turnout to grass on his farm and utilising protected urea in this video. Find out more about the farm from Seán Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor […]
29 March 2022
Sustainability remains high on European beef farmers’ agendas
Sustainability remains high on European beef farmers’ agendas Fairer prices, alternative feedstuffs, animal health checks prior to purchase, training for handlers to reduce stress and improve meat quality plus biodiversity are under the spotlight for 2022. Beef farmers across Europe continue to engage with the BovINE network via national and international meetings, […]
29 March 2022
Grazed grass is still the cheapest and best feed for cattle
Grazed grass is still the cheapest and best feed for cattle Teagasc Beef Specialists compiled a useful helpsheet for suckler and beef farmers to help with decision making in these times of high input costs. Get advice and tips on Grassland Management, Fertiliser for grazing and silage, Fodder Budgeting and What else […]
29 March 2022
Causes of Abortion in Sheep
Causes of Abortion in Sheep Most sheep flocks experience some abortions each year but some can experience an abortion storm with up to 25% of the flock aborting. The two most common causes of abortion are chlamydial (enzootic) and toxoplasma abortion. Learn more about these and measures to implement if facing an […]
29 March 2022
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate Awards and certificates were presented to over 300 Level 6 graduates of Teagasc Ballyhaise College by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD on Thursday, 24 March. This event has graduates over two years from 2020 & 2021 having been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions […]
28 March 2022
Setting the targets for spring breeding 2022
Setting the targets for spring breeding 2022 Teagasc advises that 90% of cows and heifers should calve in the first six weeks of the calving season. Nationally only 65% calve in this time. In a Dairy Breeding series factors such as maximising three-week in-calf rate, treatment of non-cycling cows and heat detection […]
28 March 2022
Lime is a Key Ingredient this Spring on Farms
Lime is a Key Ingredient this Spring on Farms The cost of farming has increased significantly from fertiliser to feed and other inputs on the farm. It is important to look at where we can reduce costs. Marion Fox, Teagasc advisor, Athenry turns to lime to help reduce fertiliser costs and has […]
27 March 2022
Is Clover an option for my farm?
Is Clover an option for my farm? On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast Teagasc researcher Deirdre Hennessy discusses all you need to know about clover swards. With the price of chemical fertiliser this spring Deirdre highlights that clover most definitely has a role on all grass based systems. Learn […]
26 March 2022