Animals
Lambs Thriving or Not!
Lambs Thriving or Not! Type Media Article Media Article Sheep farmers put in a huge effort each year to have as many lambs born and kept alive as possible. Having heavier and healthy lambs at birth will also contribute to a faster overall growth rate. If ewes have higher milk production and […]
15 April 2020
Fertilising 1st Cut Grass Silage
Fertilising 1st Cut Grass Silage Type Factsheet Prepared by Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Johnstown Castle Download Publication (PDF) Grass silage has a large nutrient demand and adequate N, P & K is essential for maximising grass yield and producing sufficient winter feed. Nitrogen (N) is the key driver of grass yield. Grass swards […]
15 April 2020
Thermoduric Bacteria
Thermoduric Bacteria Type Media Article DAIRY: Thermoduric Bacteria are heat resistant bacteria in milk that survive pasteurisation. Thermoduric Bacteria are heat resistant bacteria in milk that survive pasteurisation. Milk processors test the milk for thermoduric bacteria as they have significant implications on the quality and type of products that can be produced […]
13 April 2020
How to improve likelihood of success with sexed semen in 2020
How to improve likelihood of success with sexed semen in 2020 Type Factsheet Sexed semen provides many potential advantages to dairy farmers. The most obvious and compelling reason to use sexed semen is because of the sex bias induced in the calf crop. Stephen Butler, Teagasc, Moorepark has some advice. Sexed semen […]
11 April 2020
Reducing GHG Emissions in Irish Agriculture – Webinar
Reducing GHG Emissions in Irish Agriculture – Webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The second in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Thursday, 9th April. Guest speaker John Muldowney, Department of Agriculture […]
9 April 2020
Greenhouse Gases – Why all the fuss? Webinar
Greenhouse Gases – Why all the fuss? Webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The first in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 3rd April. Guest speaker Philip O’Brien, Environmental […]
8 April 2020
TResearch Spring 2020
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7 April 2020
Countdown to breeding season 2020
Countdown to breeding season 2020 0 Type Media Article BEEF: It is important to focus on the upcoming breeding season. Set realistic breeding targets for your farm. Develop a plan to help manage your herd throughout the breeding season. By Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist. As the country feels the impact of Covid-19 […]
7 April 2020
Tips for milking during COVID-19
Tips for milking during COVID-19 0 Type Factsheet Milking is one of the essential tasks on a dairy farm. During these extraordinary times of COVID-19, it is essential to keep yourself and your milkers safe at milking time. Before milking Disinfect your boots in a fresh foot bath before entering the milking parlour […]
6 April 2020
BEEP – S (Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme-Suckler)
BEEP – S (Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme-Suckler) 0 Type Media Article By Edward Webb, Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The BEAM scheme together with the BEEP scheme introduced in 2019 provided €120 million financial assistance to farmers. The BEEP-S Programme, with a funding provision of €35m in 2020, will target weaning efficiency […]
6 April 2020