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Breeding strategies to enhance herd sustainability, profitability and efficiency
Breeding strategies to enhance herd sustainability, profitability and efficiency In an effort to ensure breeding strategies are implemented to enhance herd sustainability, profitability and efficiency, all dairy farmers will receive a copy of the ICBF and Teagasc Breeding Guidelines in the post over the coming days. As the 2025 dairy breeding season […]
25 March 2025
Troubleshooting problems in the field
Troubleshooting problems in the field Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss how to stay ahead of potential issues in the flock post-turnout. Michael provides insights into the current situation on farms and shares practical advice for maintaining performance, especially where grass supplies are tight. […]
25 March 2025
Grass tetany control in ewes
Grass tetany control in ewes Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, tells us why it is really important to have a grass tetany control programme in place, sharing tips on its control and high risk conditions. A welcome sight in recent weeks is ewes and young lambs being turned out to grass. […]
25 March 2025
The Next Generation Herd II
The Next Generation Herd II The Next Generation Herd study explores sustainable dairy farming through high-genetic-merit cows. It has driven breakthroughs in productivity, efficiency, and breeding strategies, tackling climate change and methane emissions. Dr Brian McCarthy and Prof Frank Buckley tell us about the next phase. The Next Generation Herd (NGH) was […]
25 March 2025
Schemes and grants available in forestry and agroforestry
Schemes and grants available in forestry and agroforestry Teagasc Forestry Specialist, Frances McHugh, joins us to chat about the financial supports which encourage people to develop and manage sustainable forests – and you don’t have to be a farmer to apply. Read more about Schemes and Grants in Forestry & Agroforestry More episodes […]
25 March 2025
With current fertiliser prices organic manures are more valuable than ever!
With current fertiliser prices organic manures are more valuable than ever! Now is the time to plan for grazing and silage while making the most of nutrients on-farm. Smart slurry use boosts soil fertility, saves costs, and protects the environment. Plan wisely for a productive season! Anne O’ Malley, Business & Technology […]
25 March 2025
Planning to build?
Planning to build? Farmers and farm building contractors are invited to attend one of a series of Farm Buildings Seminars this April. Organised by Teagasc and the Irish Farm Buildings Association, the seminars aim to increase awareness of the key changes to building specifications under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and […]
24 March 2025
Rooting innovation: shaping Ireland’s apple future
Rooting innovation: shaping Ireland’s apple future A research initiative at Teagasc Oak Park aims to boost apple production in Ireland, exploring innovative training systems and rootstocks. The project focuses on improving yield efficiency and enhancing fruit quality, offering Irish growers strategies tailored to the local climate. Research initiatives by Teagasc are set […]
24 March 2025
Maximising Beef without Compromising on Calving
Maximising Beef without Compromising on Calving Beef from the dairy herd makes up nearly 66% of the national kill in Ireland. This proportion will likely increase in the future. Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, and Dan O’Riordan, ICBF, explain how farmers can balance easy calving with strong beef traits, getting the best […]
24 March 2025
Irish Dairy Breeding with the ICBF’s Sean Coughlan
Irish Dairy Breeding with the ICBF’s Sean Coughlan Sean Coughlan, CEO of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss Irish dairy, dairy beef breeding and everything in between. Sean discusses the National Genotyping Programme, the changes that they have made to improve for […]
24 March 2025