Animals
Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock
Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock 0 Type Booklet Cubicles are by far the housing system of choice for dairy cows in Ireland. It is important to think long term because cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years. Download Publication (PDF) Cubicle housing needs to meet three key parameters: adequate space […]
7 August 2024
August Grass Management
August Grass Management 0 Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Grass growth has been sporadic throughout 2024 but there seems to be an improved situation over the last few weeks. Many factors have been at play here including lower temperatures throughout the summer where we saw temperatures getting […]
2 August 2024
Lameness – What impact is it having on your flock?
Lameness – What impact is it having on your flock? Type Media Article Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe Lame sheep are costly residents to have on any farm not only due to the cost of treatment and control but most significantly the cost associated with the loss in production. A welfare […]
31 July 2024
Managing Weaning begins now
Managing Weaning begins now Type Media Article By Cathal Gormley, B & T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare On many spring calving farms with breeding coming to a close focus will be turning to getting calves ready for upcoming weanling sales in September/October. Most farms will have their target sale picked to sell […]
26 July 2024
Pig Newsletter – July 2024
Pig Newsletter – July 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: The importance of pellet quality Empty days – a hidden but very real cost! Farm safety: Farm construction and work at height
26 July 2024
Ballyhaise Open Day 2024
Ballyhaise Open Day 2024 Type Booklet Ballyhaise Open Day 2024 took place on Wednesday, 24 July in Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan. The theme of the open day was Futureproofing Irish Dairy Systems. Download Publication (PDF) Topics discussed at the open day included: Futureproofing Irish dairy farms – Transitioning to low […]
24 July 2024
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 Type Report In this Final Report for 2023, the survey sample is representative of a population of 84,929 farms in Ireland. It was compiled by Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, Athenry, Co Galway. Download Publication (PDF) […]
23 July 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles Ballyhaise College dairy research (PDF) Contract rearing Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved (PDF) Sheep Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits (PDF) Health and Safety SunSmart for farmers (PDF) Beef Weather-proofing your fodder supply (PDF) […]
22 July 2024
Farm Diversification and Innovation – What are your Options?
Farm Diversification and Innovation – What are your Options? Type Media Article By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Many farmers and rural dwellers are interested in enterprise diversification. There are countless possibilities when trying to identify a realistic option for generating additional household income. Farm diversification is an effort to […]
12 July 2024
Dairy Newsletter – July 2024
Dairy Newsletter – July 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for July Winter feed budget: with more fodder used than normal last winter, and relatively poor grass growth to date this year, it is important to complete a feed budget for the coming winter. Keep […]
11 July 2024