Animals
Pig Newsletter – November 2024
Pig Newsletter – November 2024 Type Newsletter Teagasc Pig Newsletter – November 2024 In this issue Farm Energy Costs: Analyzing Your Bills Emer McCrum provides insights on reducing energy costs, including electricity and liquid fuel. She discusses reviewing billing items like Maximum Import Capacity, Demand Charges, Wattless Charges, and the Public Service […]
28 November 2024
National Dairy Conference 2024
National Dairy Conference 2024 Type Event Proceeding Robust Dairy Farming for Future Challenges Download Publication (PDF) This year saw continued progress on uptake of technologies on dairy farms. We have seen for example a huge shift to sexed semen and use of high dairy beef merit AI bulls. This in time will […]
27 November 2024
TResearch Winter 2024
TResearch Winter 2024 Type Magazine More than “meats” the eye Download Publication (PDF) A spotlight on Meat Technology Ireland, at the forefront of innovation in the meat processing sector Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles Subscribe for new issue alerts Don’t miss out on the latest edition of TResearch magazine! […]
20 November 2024
Kilconieron Farm Focusing on the Core Business – Milk
Kilconieron Farm Focusing on the Core Business – Milk Type Media Article John McCabe from the Teagasc Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme caught up with David Gannon, who is the Focus Farmer for Co. Galway. I milk 160-170 cows here with my wife Deirdre in between Loughrea and Athenry on a farm that […]
19 November 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Future proofing a part-time beef enterprise Grass growth to 2040 and beyond Reducing spring workload on dairy farms Newford Farm moves east Want to sharpen your skills in calf to beef Managing ewes after the deed is done The cashflow challenge The […]
11 November 2024
Dairy Newsletter – November 2024
Dairy Newsletter – November 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top tips for November Start drying off heifers in early November. Heifers are still growing and require more days in the dry period. Give heifers a minimum of 12 weeks dry. Discuss selective dry cow therapy options with […]
8 November 2024
Beef Newsletter – November 2024
Beef Newsletter – November 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Teagasc National Beef ConferenceThe Teagasc National Beef Conference will take place on Tuesday, November 19 in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 N9W4. This is an annual event and the theme for this year is ‘Sustainable Beef […]
8 November 2024
Sheep Newsletter – November 2024
Sheep Newsletter – November 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: We need your views on labourThere are many aspects of sheep farming that require hard graft, but equally there are opportunities to significantly reduce the labour involved in managing a sheep flock. With more and more sheep farms […]
8 November 2024
Pig Newsletter – October 2024
Pig Newsletter – October 2024 Type Newsletter Teagasc Pig Newsletter – October 2024 In this issue Compressed Air Efficiency: Kieran Keane discusses cost-saving tips for pig farms using compressed air, focusing on reducing compressor operating hours, minimizing leaks, lowering air pressure, utilizing heat recovery, selecting appropriate equipment, and maintaining compressors. AI for […]
31 October 2024
Newford Suckler Farm now operating in Roscommon
Newford Suckler Farm now operating in Roscommon Type Media Article James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina The Newford suckler demonstration farm was originally established by Teagasc & Dawn Meats in 2015 in Athenry, Co. Galway. From its 65ha land base close to the Teagasc Mellows Campus research centre, it demonstrated effectively a […]
31 October 2024