Animals

Beef Newsletter – February 2023

Beef Newsletter – February 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: What to do in FebruaryFor suckler farmers February is about getting as many live, healthy calves as possible on the ground while also planning the grazing season – from letting stock out to deciding on the first fertiliser and slurry applications. Achieving […]
8 February 2023

Sheep Newsletter – February 2023

Sheep Newsletter – February 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe relatively high rainfall experienced over the last number of months has left ground conditions challenging on many farms. Application of fertiliser or slurry when conditions are not suitable is costly, can cause water pollution and will […]
8 February 2023

Dairy Newsletter – February 2023

Dairy Newsletter – February 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top 5 tips for February Get calves off to the best start – start testing colostrum quality on your farm using a Brix refractometer (>22 = quality colostrum). Get your grass year into gear – get cows out […]
8 February 2023

Let’s Talk Dairy – Supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation

Let’s Talk Dairy – Supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 2 February 2023, George Ramsbottom was joined by Mike Dineen, Teagasc to discuss supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation. Elsewhere in the webinar John Maher, […]
7 February 2023

Spring Grass

Spring Grass 0 Type Media Article By Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Now is a good month for you, the farmer, to determine whether a paddock is suitable for grazing or how much grass is present is by walking your farm. Decisions on grazing and grass management must be made in […]
3 February 2023

Let’s Talk Dairy – Best practice around weaning

Let’s Talk Dairy – Best practice around weaning 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 26th January 2023, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses best practice around weaning. The webinar was run in conjunction with the series of Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc […]
1 February 2023

Laying the foundations for a Successful Calving Season

Laying the foundations for a Successful Calving Season Type Media Article By Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, Galway/Clare We are fast approaching the start of the calving season on many suckler farms across the country. Preparation is key as the actions we take now are the foundations on which the success of […]
31 January 2023

Pig Newsletter – January 2023

Pig Newsletter – January 2023 Type Newsletter Download publication: Pig Newsletter January 2023 (PDF) In this month’s edition: Louise Clarke tells us all about the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme and how to apply, Louise also joins Ciarán on the latest episoode of the Pig Edge Podcast to discuss the scheme further – […]
30 January 2023

Today’s Farm – January/February 2023

Today’s Farm – January/February 2023 Type Magazine The benefits of calving beef heifers at two years old Download Publication (PDF) Articles Upcoming events (PDF) Climate strategy Climate action measures a win-win for Irish farmers (PDF) Signpost Programme – Save money by helping to save the planet (PDF) Farm management Farm management – Have you considered […]
25 January 2023

Let’s Talk Dairy – Housing guidelines for young calves

Let’s Talk Dairy – Housing guidelines for young calves Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 19th January 2023, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss housing guidelines for young calves. The webinar was run in […]
24 January 2023