Animals

Now is the time to scan your cows

Now is the time to scan your cows Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe Is scanning justified? This is a question facing many suckler and dairy farmers at this time of year. If you have bred cows or heifers in recent months, ask yourself the following – Are you […]
19 August 2022

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Farmer and Respiratory Health

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Farmer and Respiratory Health Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 28th July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist to discuss general farmer health and respiratory health. John highlights […]
18 August 2022

Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock farms

Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock farms Type Media Article By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare A recent announcement on the proposed Organic Farming Scheme payment rates for 2023 has improved interest from drystock farmers. Should the proposals be accepted effective from 1st January the payment rates are increasing to €300/ha […]
12 August 2022

Agriculture Emissions Targets –12 Steps for Beef farmers to Reduce Emissions

Agriculture Emissions Targets –12 Steps for Beef farmers to Reduce Emissions Type Media Article By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare On the 28th July 2022, the Irish government reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings which will ensure Ireland plays a leading role in combatting climate change. These ceilings have been […]
11 August 2022

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Winter Fodder

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Winter Fodder 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14th July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses winter fodder supply. Stuart highlights how it is important to look at your position in terms of where you are with feed. […]
9 August 2022

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Autumn Grass Cover

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Autumn Grass Cover 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 21st July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses Autumn grass cover and building it. Stuart highlights the importance of going about building cover for the Spring. Watch webinar recording […]
9 August 2022

Beef Newsletter – August 2022

Beef Newsletter – August 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Scanning of suckler cows Bulls should have been removed from most spring-calving herds by mid July, with scanning happening four weeks later. This year more than ever it is very important to pick out empty cows and target […]
5 August 2022

Reducing lameness in Irish dairy herds

Reducing lameness in Irish dairy herds 0 Type Booklet A guide for farmers Download Publication (PDF) Lameness is a painful disease that impacts a cow’s ability to move normally and is a major problem within the dairy sector worldwide. A recent Teagasc study showed that at any given time, one in ten Irish dairy cows […]
3 August 2022

Sheep Newsletter – August 2022

Sheep Newsletter – August 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Prioritise the best grass available on the farm to lambs and thinner ewes where body condition score (BCS) needs to be improved before breeding. Once lambs have been weaned for a few weeks, it can be more practical […]
1 August 2022

Dairy Newsletter – August 2022

Dairy Newsletter – August 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: PastureBase Ireland data over the last few years has shown that many dairy farms end up with a lower supply of grass than targeted entering into autumn. August is the crucial month when management priority now shifts from […]
29 July 2022