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John Ryan – Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Participant Update
John Ryan – Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Participant Update Type Media Article John Ryan, participant of the Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Programme farms in Boulick, Gornathoe, Co. Tipperary. On the 18th June, John’s Teagasc Advisor Sandra Hayes caught up with John to get an update on how he was coping after the […]
25 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson Type Media Article Ross and Amy Jackson are farming organically in Lacka, Carrig, Co Tipperary. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Ross and Amy. What were the plans when […]
24 June 2020
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour Type Media Article It is projected that during 2020 Ireland will produce up to 8.8 billion litres of milk; this will require approx. 370 GWh of electricity. On farm dairy electricity related CO2 emissions may be 162,000 tonnes by the end of 2020 unless […]
24 June 2020
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Selecting Flock Replacements
Selecting Flock Replacements Type Media Article Breeding ewe replacements from within your own flock has a number of advantages including allowing you to breed the best performing ewes in the flock with a high genetic merit maternal sire. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, has more information. There are many advantages to breeding ewe […]
23 June 2020
Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage
Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage Type Media Article Many farms have been struggling with poor grass growth and quality in recent weeks. Weekend rainfall has been significant in most regions, this will help grass growth. If you are short of grass, Dairy Specialist Joe Patton has some advice A recent […]
22 June 2020
Pigs Newsletter – June 2020
Pigs Newsletter – June 2020 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s newsletter: Article: Weaning to service interval Article: African Swine Fever update Article: Sow feed additive to increase progeny carcass weigh Details on the launch of “Let’s Talk Pigs” webinars series on June 26th Reminder to producers to complete the […]
19 June 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020 Type Event Proceeding On the latest Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Tadgh Buckley, AIB joined Stuart Childs to discuss Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020 View it here Or listen to a […]
18 June 2020
Finishing cattle at grass
Finishing cattle at grass Type Media Article During the next few months a considerable number of beef cattle will be slaughtered. If you are targeting to slaughter off grass Alan Dillon, Cattle Specialist has some useful advice From mid-June to late October, a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off […]
17 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane Type Media Article Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal. Donal is pictured with […]
17 June 2020