Animals
Dairy Newsletter – June 2024
Dairy Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for June Grass quality in June is the main driver of milk yield and persistency. Keep leafy covers of 1,400kg DM/ha in front of cows at all times possible, allocating 24- or 36-hour breaks. Maximise […]
6 June 2024
Beef Newsletter – June 2024
Beef Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Fertiliser for the second cutEvery effort to secure adequate silage reserves is important given that the majority of fodder was used up over this previous winter. Strong growth rates have resulted in surplus paddocks available for harvest, which […]
6 June 2024
Sheep Newsletter – June 2024
Sheep Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland demand ramps upGrass demand has been increasing. By June most March-born lambs will be eating 1-1.2kg DM per day, and competing with ewes for the best pasture. Aim for a pre-grazing yield of 1,250-1,500kg DM/ha, or 7-9cm, […]
6 June 2024
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Most spring calving dairy herds are now entering the 5th week of their breeding season. All cows that have been selected for breeding in 2024 season should be been served at this stage. Any […]
31 May 2024
Pig Newsletter – May 2024
Pig Newsletter – May 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Using pig slurry to reduce fertiliser costs and inputs Insights from meetings with European animal breeders and a visit to the Van Asten pig farm in The Netherlands The potential for Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) to improve pig health […]
31 May 2024
TResearch Summer 2024
TResearch Summer 2024 Type Magazine Securing your future Download Publication (PDF) Ahead of Teagasc’s BEEF2024 event, TResearch focuses on the work being done in dairy-beef production systems. Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles
28 May 2024
Quality over Quantity- Silage 2024
Quality over Quantity- Silage 2024 Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Dare we say it, the spring/summer has landed after what felt like a never ending winter for many farmers across the country. At this stage, having already been delayed due to weather conditions, preparation is underway […]
22 May 2024
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022 Type Report Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the approx 48,000 farms in Ireland that are too small in economic terms for inclusion in the annual NFS survey. Download Publication […]
21 May 2024
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season – Webinar
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season – Webinar Type Event Proceeding A webinar took place on Tuesday, 14 May which looked at managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season. Host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc; Joseph Dunphy, […]
15 May 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024 Type Magazine Anticipating BEEF2024…researchers meet farmers and advisors Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Upcoming Events (PDF) BEEF2024 BEEF2024 at Teagasc Grange – Securing your farming future (PDF) It’s all about forage (PDF) The benefits of ensiling mixed swards (PDF) Attention to detail drives earlier finishing (PDF) How a purpose-built calf shed can minimise […]
14 May 2024