Animals
Signpost Series – The LoCAM-Dairy Project
Signpost Series – The LoCAM-Dairy Project Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 15 March, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc to discuss Lowering the Carbon and AMmonia footprints […]
19 March 2024
Stomach Worm Control Plan for Sheep Flock in 2024 and Slowing Down Development of Anthelmintic Resistance
Stomach Worm Control Plan for Sheep Flock in 2024 and Slowing Down Development of Anthelmintic Resistance Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare With the lambing season 2024 under way with some and on the doorstep of others, it’s timely now to plan ahead in terms of a […]
15 March 2024
Will Leased land leave money in your pocket in 2024?
Will Leased land leave money in your pocket in 2024? Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport Where I work, similar to other parts of the country, the cost of leasing land has risen over the past 5 years. Dairy expansion and nitrate derogation rules has been the main reasons. […]
12 March 2024
Signpost Series: Lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production
Signpost Series: Lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 8 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Owen Cashman, Phd Student, Solohead Farm, Teagasc to discuss lowering the […]
11 March 2024
Coming from Behind
Coming from Behind 0 Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B & T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Unit On beef farms at the minute it seems to be the same old story. There is lots of grass available but we haven’t been able to get cattle out to make use of it due […]
8 March 2024
Dairy Newsletter – March 2024
Dairy Newsletter – March 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for March Early milk recording – assess the performance of your dry cow regime. Spread nitrogen (N) – follow up your February application after about four weeks. Weigh maiden heifers – those not at target […]
8 March 2024
Sheep Newsletter – March 2024
Sheep Newsletter – March 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandReports suggest good opening covers on farms that closed early, with lower covers on those that didn’t. Pre-grazing covers for March should be 1,000-1,200kg DM/ha (7-8cm). Graze these down to 3.5cm in the first round. Once grass height […]
8 March 2024
Beef Newsletter – March 2024
Beef Newsletter – March 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Getting to grassTeagasc research shows that every day at grass in spring is worth €2 per livestock unit. The goal of spring grazing is to get cattle to grass as many days as possible and set the farm […]
8 March 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024 0 Type Magazine Roscommon is going organic… maybe you should too Download Publication (PDF) Articles Organics The Rossies are going organic and why you should consider joining them (PDF) Beef Breeding the key to suckler success (PDF) Good calf care cuts costs (PDF) Sheep Fragmented farm? That shouldn’t prevent you managing […]
8 March 2024
Pig Newsletter – February 2024
Pig Newsletter – February 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) Download the newsletter: Teagasc Pig Newsletter – February 2024 (PDF) In this issue: Reducing stocking density has benefits for pig welfare and performance Farmers leading the way in pig welfare with WelFarmers Preparing for activist activity on farms
1 March 2024