Animals
Let’s Talk Sheep Webinar – Nematodirus / Coccidiosis in Lambs
Let’s Talk Sheep Webinar – Nematodirus / Coccidiosis in Lambs Type Event Proceeding Host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher and Michael Gottstein, Head of Teagasc Sheep KT on this episode of the Let’s Talk Sheep webinar series which took place on Thursday, 8th April […]
12 April 2021
The Benefits of Using Low Emissions Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer
The Benefits of Using Low Emissions Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer 0 Type Media Article Bryan Donnelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Low Emissions Slurry Spreading technology or LESS for short, has become a more common sight across the fields of Galway in recent years. Machinery such as umbilical pipes, dribble […]
9 April 2021
Let’s Talk Equine Webinar – Which youngsters merit further investment?
Let’s Talk Equine Webinar – Which youngsters merit further investment? 0 Type Event Proceeding Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Andrew Hughes of Ennisnag Stud, Damien Griffen of Lissyegan Stables and Cameron Hanley, international showjumper for the latest webinar in the Let’s Talk Equine Webinar Series, which took place on Tuesday […]
9 April 2021
Protecting the Connemara/Mayo Blackface Breed for Future generations
Protecting the Connemara/Mayo Blackface Breed for Future generations 0 Type Media Article Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Father and son partnership Martin Joe and Martin Kerrigan are hill farmers situated in Glentrague, Clonbur Co. Galway. Glentrague is a valley situated in ‘Joyce Country’ and overlooks the scenic Lough Mask. The farm […]
6 April 2021
Beef Newsletter – April 2021
Beef Newsletter – April 2021 0 Type Newsletter View newsletter here: Beef Newsletter – April 2021 (PDF) In this month’s edition: BEEP-SEarn €80-€90 per cow/calf pair. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) announced a new Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) scheme for suckler farmers (BEEP-S) last month. ApplicationsApplications are open until 23:59 […]
1 April 2021
Environment Newsletter – April 2021
Environment Newsletter – April 2021 0 Type Newsletter View newsletter here: Environment Newsletter – April 2021 (PDF) In this edition: Dates for your diaryFrom April 1: Green Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme (GLAS) fields for geese and swans can be grazed and machinery can be used with no restrictions, as the birds have returned to Iceland and […]
1 April 2021
Sheep Newsletter – April 2021
Sheep Newsletter – April 2021 0 Type Newsletter View newsletter here: Sheep Newsletter – April 2021 (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementWhere fertiliser has been applied in late February/early March, grass will hopefully be growing. Farmers who have not yet applied fertiliser, in particular on heavy ground, should do so at the first opportunity. View […]
1 April 2021
Dairy Newsletter – April 2021
Dairy Newsletter – April 2021 0 Type Newsletter This month’s newsletter focuses on dairy breeding. View it here: Dairy Newsletter – April 2021 (PDF) It includes: Breeding guidelines for spring 2021 Know your herd’s strengths and weaknesses. Select a team of high-EBI AI bulls when breeding your dairy herd replacements. Target high-EBI females (typically maiden […]
1 April 2021
Extreme Weather Newsletter
Extreme Weather Newsletter 0 Type Newsletter Issued in April 2021 View it here: Extreme Weather Newsletter (PDF) Variation in grass growth and feed supply due to weather conditions is inevitable in our ruminant farming systems. A prolonged period of adverse weather will test the resilience of the whole farm system. It is important that farms […]
1 April 2021
Research Insights Webinar – Increasing the value of beef from the dairy herd
Research Insights Webinar – Increasing the value of beef from the dairy herd Type Event Proceeding On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 31 March, Donagh Berry – Teagasc Researcher & Director of VistaMilk SFI Research Centre was joined by Alan Twomey; Nicky Byrne & Padraig French […]
31 March 2021