Animals
Making Part-Time Suckler Farming Work
Making Part-Time Suckler Farming Work 0 Type Media Article By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Time is the greatest currency and is at a premium for part-time farmers. A higher level of management is required to make this enterprise work in a compressed time slot. Planning and proactivity are key skills […]
6 March 2020
Beef Newsletter – March 2020
Beef Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Large penalties looming on BDGP payments Next calf to beef farm walk Listen to the latest beef advice Health & safety – Think ahead to prevent injury and illness
5 March 2020
Dairy Newsletter – March 2020
Dairy Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: March is crunch time for calf health Early milk recording is a must! Are you a derogation dairy farmer? Health & safety – Think ahead to prevent injury and illness March grass: making up lost grazings Labour-efficient focus farms Get heifers […]
5 March 2020
Sheep Newsletter – March 2020
Sheep Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland Lambing time: colostrum and hygiene BETTER Farm Update – Scanning in the rain Research update – Hoping for better grass growth
5 March 2020
Grass Tetany
Grass Tetany Type Media Article By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit Most mid-season flocks are currently lambing or at the point of lambing so farmers need to be vigilant for different diseases such as Grass Tetany. Bad weather, especially very wet spells similar to what we have experienced in […]
25 February 2020
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference 2020
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference 2020 Type Event Proceeding National Hill Sheep Conference 2020 which took place on Wednesday, 19 February in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. Download Publication (PDF) The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in […]
19 February 2020
Start of the Grazing Year
Start of the Grazing Year Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Grazing grass represents Irish farmer’s greatest advantage in livestock production. It costs 3 to 4 times less than either silage or meal, stock perform better and labour input is drastically reduced. After a wet autumn and […]
14 February 2020
Dairy Farm Labour
Dairy Farm Labour Type Booklet Developed by the Lakeland Dairies/Teagasc Joint Programme Download Publication (PDF) Working smarter, not harder Top tips and case studies for making your farm life easier
14 February 2020
Beef Newsletter – February 2020
Beef Newsletter – February 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Growing more grass in 2020 Benefits of grazed grass Calf health The Beef Edge Podcast Research Update – Human–animal relationships Health & Safety – Manage Workload
5 February 2020
Dairy Newsletter – February 2020
Dairy Newsletter – February 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Milk recording – the clock is ticking Early season grassland management Once-a-day milking in February? First grazing target: Graze 30% of the farm by March 1 Chlorine-free washing routines
5 February 2020