Animals
Sheep Newsletter – July 2022
Sheep Newsletter – July 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThere are varying reports of grass growth rates on sheep farms, with some farmers reporting strong grass growths and the ability to take out surpluses as silage, and other farmers reporting being ‘tight’ for grass. At this […]
7 July 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022 0 Type Magazine Meet our Green Cert Graduates Download Publication (PDF) Articles Etc pages (PDF) Upcoming events (PDF) Health & Safety Health and Safety – Why July is the most dangerous month (PDF) Education Education – The Green Cert: the benefits to students are more than financial (PDF) Dairy Dairying – Lessons […]
7 July 2022
Pig Newsletter – July 2022
Pig Newsletter – July 2022 0 Type Newsletter Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Heat stress African Swine Fever Update Implementing an optimised hygiene programme in farrowing rooms increases piglet weaning weight and reduces the need for medicinal treatment in suckling […]
4 July 2022
Labour Review Mid-Year on the Dairy Farm
Labour Review Mid-Year on the Dairy Farm 0 Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The year 2022 has now passed the half-year mark. How has it gone for you so far? The response I often get to this question is usually very personalised – “The workload felt heavier […]
1 July 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Teagasc National Farm Survey
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Teagasc National Farm Survey Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 23rd June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Trevor Donnellan, Head of Economics and Surveys, Teagasc to give an insight into the Teagasc National Farm Survey. […]
30 June 2022
BEEF2022 Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming
BEEF2022 Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming Type Media Article By Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, Teagasc Teagasc Beef 2022 open day takes place on Tuesday 5th July in Teagasc Grange Co. Meath. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming’. There are significant challenges in relation to overall profitability, market disturbances, […]
28 June 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Stocking Rate – effect on the forage budget
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Stocking Rate – effect on the forage budget Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 16th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss stocking rate – effect on the forage […]
23 June 2022
When should breeding season end?
When should breeding season end? Type Media Article By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare On many beef spring calving herds, the aim is, to target calving dates around turnout dates to try and match the grass growth and demand. The number of calving pens also determines how many cows can […]
21 June 2022
Fergal Byrne – Organic Farm Walk
Fergal Byrne – Organic Farm Walk Type Event Proceeding Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Sheep, Cereals and Beef Finishing Farm Walk of Fergal Byrne, Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare. Download Publication (PDF) On Wednesday, 8th June 2022, Organic Sheep, Cereals and Beef Finishing farmer Fergal Byrne, Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare hosted a Teagasc Organic […]
20 June 2022
Sheep Open Day Booklet 2022
Sheep Open Day Booklet 2022 Type Booklet This booklet collates and summarises a significant body of knowledge on technical issues relating to sheep production and should prove a valuable reference for sheep producers. Download Publication (PDF) The booklet has sections with wide ranging information on the following: Sustainable Systems Genetics and Breeding […]
18 June 2022