Animals
National Fertiliser Database – Are you registered?
National Fertiliser Database – Are you registered? Type Media Article By Marion Fox, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The requirements for farmers to purchase fertiliser including lime will change from 1st September 2023. The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023 became law on the 11th July this year. This […]
22 August 2023
TResearch Autumn 2023
TResearch Autumn 2023 Type Magazine Putting the pieces together – A look at the Agricultural Catchments Programme’s research into the relationship between soil, water, carbon, climate and farming Download Publication (PDF) Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles
18 August 2023
New Suckler Scheme Launched
New Suckler Scheme Launched Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare In addition to the ‘Suckler Carbon Efficiency Program’ (SCEP) launched in March by the Minister for Agriculture, early August saw the opening of the ‘National Beef Welfare Scheme’ (NBWS). The NBWS replaces ‘BEEP-S’ which Suckler Farmers have […]
11 August 2023
Sizing up the National Beef Welfare Scheme
Sizing up the National Beef Welfare Scheme 0 Type Media Article James Fitzgerald A new one year scheme aimed at suckler cow farms was announced by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue recently and will remain open for applications until September 12th. This scheme, with a total budget of €23 million is viewed […]
9 August 2023
Mid-Season parasite control
Mid-Season parasite control 0 Type Media Article Enda Maloney, Teagasc Westport An important factor to achieving the desired level of animal performance on calf-to-beef systems during the grazing season is ensuing they are free from parasites. Parasites can have a substantial impact on animal performance therefore it is imperative that stock are free […]
9 August 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – July 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – July 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Farm Safety Week 2023 Investment Options for Existing Buildings Under TAMS 3 Ten years of research on tail biting Green light for farm apprenticeship
8 August 2023
Sheep Newsletter – August 2023
Sheep Newsletter – August 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) Included in This Month’s Edition: Grassland Management At this time of year most grass species are back in a reproductive phase, and will not be heading out, which allows high quality autumn covers to be built up. The response to fertiliser generally […]
4 August 2023
Prioritising family time and a better lifestyle by resetting the milking timetable
Prioritising family time and a better lifestyle by resetting the milking timetable Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Children who grow up on the family dairy farm often give a different account of their upbringing. Where a milking and working structure is in place that results in […]
31 July 2023
Checks Impacting Cheques
Checks Impacting Cheques Type Media Article Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe. Most Mid-season flocks are still concentrating on maximising lamb performance and trying to get lambs ready for the market place, but, the new sheep year is just around the corner. The mating season is still months away but once ewes […]
28 July 2023
Let’s Talk Dairy – Pasture Profit Index
Let’s Talk Dairy – Pasture Profit Index Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 July, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, is joined by Joseph Dunphy from the Grass 10 team with a grass weekly update, and Tomas Tubritt from Teagasc Moorepark goes through […]
25 July 2023