Animals
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023 0 Type Magazine Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan Download Publication (PDF) Articles Events (PDF) Dairy Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms (PDF) Beef Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan (PDF) Reducing slaughter age and cutting emissions in Mayo (PDF) Getting the most from the National Beef Welfare Scheme – NBWS (PDF) Sheep Good handling […]
6 September 2023
Beef Newsletter – September 2023
Beef Newsletter – September 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: National Beef Welfare SchemeIf you are not already signed up to the National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS), you have up to midnight on September 12 to do so. The application is online via the agfood.ie website and can […]
5 September 2023
Sheep Newsletter – September 2023
Sheep Newsletter – September 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandIt is time to assess demand on farms as we head into the tail end of the season. Many farms may be carrying additional lambs into autumn, due to what has been a challenging season for lamb performance. Take […]
5 September 2023
Dairy Newsletter – September 2023
Dairy Newsletter – September 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for September Complete a simple cash budget in September detailing likely income and expenses for the coming four to six months. Drying off spring-calving cows will commence in about 60 days’ time. Do you have […]
5 September 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – August 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – August 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Changes to Nitrates regulations that you need to be aware of The importance of creep feeding
1 September 2023
Stress-Free Weaning of Suckler Calves
Stress-Free Weaning of Suckler Calves 0 Type Media Article Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, Galway/Clare We are approaching the time of year when weaning takes place on most spring-calving suckler farms across the country. Weaning can be a stressful time for calves as they experience big changes in both their environment and diet. […]
1 September 2023
Let’s Talk Dairy – Managing costs and cashflow
Let’s Talk Dairy – Managing costs and cashflow 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 17 August, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to give an overview of costs, costs of production and managing cashflow for the […]
1 September 2023
The heifer of today will be the cow of tomorrow!
The heifer of today will be the cow of tomorrow! 0 Type Media Article Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. On many dairy farms, replacement heifers fail to reach target weights. The time between birth to first calving makes it very difficult for farmers to recognize the impact that their replacement strategies have […]
1 September 2023
Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm
Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Although it is only late August thoughts are turning to autumn and potentially housing cows. 3 things will determine when cows will be housed on your farm. Weather Soil Type Grass Supply The first […]
29 August 2023
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report Type Report The Comeragh Upland Communities is a European Innovation Partnership project being administered by DAFM. Teagasc were involved in this innovative project. Download Publication (PDF) Achieving the right upland solutions requires knowledge, understanding, and a commitment to work together by all the key actors. This project […]
24 August 2023