Animals
Let’s Talk Poultry Webinar – Mitigating bird flu with better biosecurity
Let’s Talk Poultry Webinar – Mitigating bird flu with better biosecurity 0 Type Event Proceeding The first webinar in the “Let’s Talk Poultry” series for Irish poultry producers in collaboration with Alltech which took place on Wednesday, 3rd June. Download Publication (PDF) Webinar hosts, Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc and Niall Brennan Poultry Co-ordinator with […]
8 June 2020
Sheep Newsletter – June 2020
Sheep Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland Content for children Blowfly Research update – INZAC and breeding flocks at Teagasc Athenry Weaning BETTER Farm update – Lamb growth on target Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
7 June 2020
Beef Newsletter – June 2020
Beef Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grass supply must be monitored Second-cut silage BDGP key dates in 2020 Green Acres update The Beef Edge Research Update – Dangerous gasses from silage fermentation Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
6 June 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 5 June
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 5 June 0 Type Media Article Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomas Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives […]
5 June 2020
Guidance for the second half of the dairy breeding season
Guidance for the second half of the dairy breeding season 0 Type Media Article Midway through the dairy breeding season Dr. Stephen Butler, Teagasc Moorepark discusses how best to deal with the three different categories of dairy cows present on farms. Dr. Stephen Butler, Teagasc Moorepark discusses how best to deal with the […]
5 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne 0 Type Media Article Fergal Byrne from Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, is an organic beef, sheep and cereal farmer. A farm walk was due to take place on his farm this week. Farm Profile Farming 63ha Mostly free draining land 19 suckler cows ( […]
4 June 2020
Dealing with grass shortage – reducing demand on sheep farms
Dealing with grass shortage – reducing demand on sheep farms 0 Type Media Article There is some rain forecast for later this week, farms that might be short of grass will have to wait for this to have an impact and for grass growth to improve. Sheep specialist Michael Gottstein has some advice […]
2 June 2020
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)?
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)? 0 Type Media Article Very little is known about the volumes dairy processing sludge (DPS) produced , the types of DPS and their nutrient and metal profile. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers S.M. Ashekuzzaman & O. Fenton are doing some research Background to dairy processing sludge […]
1 June 2020
Information for dairy farmers dealing with current very dry weather
Information for dairy farmers dealing with current very dry weather 0 Type Media Article Dairy specialist Joe Patton has advice on grazing management, some Hints and tips on feeding out forage supplements in dry weather, concentrate feeding guidelines, decision rules on grazing silage crops and options to reduce milking herd demand Grazing management […]
1 June 2020
Information for drystock farmers dealing with current very dry weather
Information for drystock farmers dealing with current very dry weather Type Media Article PastureBase Ireland shows that everywhere is growing some grass. It is vital to act now to ensure that grass supply is managed as early as possible. Teagasc drystock specialist Martina Harrington gives some advise and information Soil moisture deficit […]
30 May 2020