Animals
Pig Newsletter August 2024
Pig Newsletter August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Is your crude protein costing you? A twist in the tail Apply now for the Farm Technician & Farm Manager Apprenticeships
4 September 2024
Teagasc National Beef walk to be hosted in Roscommon
Teagasc National Beef walk to be hosted in Roscommon 0 Type Media Article By Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, Teagasc On Wednesday, 11th September at 6pm Shane & Grainne Keaveney, Ballybane, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, F45 W599 will host a National Future Beef farm walk. Shane farms with his wife Gráinne and 3 children and operates a suckling […]
4 September 2024
TResearch Autumn 2024
TResearch Autumn 2024 Type Magazine Water-course correction Download Publication (PDF) Teagasc’s campaign to improve the status of all waterbodies across Ireland Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles Subscribe for new issue alerts Don’t miss out on the latest edition of TResearch magazine! Stay updated on the latest research news from […]
20 August 2024
How is your Suckler Herd Performing?
How is your Suckler Herd Performing? Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. On the 26th of June Teagasc held their Bi-Annual Open Day in Teagasc Grange their lead beef research unit. On the day there was a good farmer attendance where a large number of topics were covered with […]
16 August 2024
Beef Welfare Scheme open for applications
Beef Welfare Scheme open for applications Type Media Article Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport Over the next few weeks suckler farmers will be turning their attention towards the preparation of calves for weaning. Weaning can be a stressful time for calves as they experience big changes in both their environment and […]
14 August 2024
Sheep Half Time Score
Sheep Half Time Score 0 Type Media Article Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe Most mid-season flocks have just completed weaning, with ewes on a restricted diet. There is often a tendency to abandon them for a period after a hard year. While a reduced feed intake may be a help in drying […]
9 August 2024
Sheep Schemes 2024
Sheep Schemes 2024 0 Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare With so many schemes now available to farmers, it is no harm sometimes to take stock of what schemes you have applied for and what are the requirements/options you have signed up to for each one. For the […]
9 August 2024
Dairy Newsletter – August 2024
Dairy Newsletter – August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for August Grass – building cover in August is key to extending the grazing season Cash is tight on many farms – complete a simple cashflow budget If in a winter feed deficit – identify […]
8 August 2024
Beef Newsletter – August 2024
Beef Newsletter – August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Suckler Beef Welfare SchemeThe Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has announced that a new beef scheme with a budget of €20m will open for applications in early August. The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme […]
8 August 2024
Sheep Newsletter – August 2024
Sheep Newsletter – August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementPrioritise the best grass available on the farm to lambs and thinner ewes where body condition score (BCS) needs to be improved before breeding. It is also important to focus on building grass reserves for the autumn/winter […]
8 August 2024