Animals
Newford Farm Round Bale Silage Update
Newford Farm Round Bale Silage Update Type Media Article Iarlaith Collins, farm manager & Michael Fagan, technician of the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry give a brief update on one of the out farms regarding first cut round bale silage. Tuohy’s farm is made up of 33 acres of heavy ground […]
29 May 2020
Preventing Blowfly strike in Sheep this summer
Preventing Blowfly strike in Sheep this summer Type Media Article By James Concannon, Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Masters Student, Teagasc Roscommon As we enter June with temperatures increasing, Blowfly strike prevention will be next on the agenda for sheep farmers. The Blowfly lays her eggs in the sheep’s wool, where eggs will hatch […]
29 May 2020
Pig Manure: A Valuable Fertiliser – Infographic
Pig Manure: A Valuable Fertiliser – Infographic Type Factsheet Infographic outlining how pig manure is counted as being a valuable fertiliser Download Publication (PDF) It is well known that farmers can make substantial savings in fertiliser costs by using pig manure to grow their grass and tillage crops. Most of the pig […]
29 May 2020
Second cut silage – What are the options for beef farmers?
Second cut silage – What are the options for beef farmers? Type Media Article There was rain in many parts of the country last week, yet soil moisture deficits have not improved for most parts of the country. Martina Harrington outlines the options for beef farmers for second cut silage Little has […]
27 May 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer John Hurley, Co. Roscommon
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer John Hurley, Co. Roscommon Type Media Article John Hurley is from Knockalaughta, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon. He is an organic suckler cow and sheep farmer. He was due to have a farm walk on his farm. Organic Specialist Dan Clavin got an update from John. John (right) […]
27 May 2020
Ballyhaise Farm Update
Ballyhaise Farm Update Type Media Article The dairy herd in Ballyhaise is a research herd and the research programme is running in conjunction with Moorepark dairy research centre. Donal Patton gives and update on the herd and the grassland management April and May have been exceptionally dry which has suited the farm […]
27 May 2020
The INZAC Flock – Update May 2020
The INZAC Flock – Update May 2020 Type Media Article The Ireland New Zealand across breed animal comparison study (INZAC flock) aims to o validate the Irish maternal (Replacement) genetic sheep index and to compare Irish versus New Zealand genetically elite animals. Fiona McGovern and Henry Walsh give an update on the […]
26 May 2020
Standard for the management of animal welfare at time of slaughter
This standard lays down the requirements for the welfare of animals from loading up at farm, transport to the abattoir up to the time of slaughter using stunning methods approved by EC 1099/2009, and how these issues are managed at each stage in accordance with the requirements of this legislation.
26 May 2020
Top 5 tips to reduce parasite issues with dairy calves
Top 5 tips to reduce parasite issues with dairy calves Type Media Article Moving calves from a milk based diet indoors to a grass based diet outdoors can create problems. Martina Gormley, Niamh Field & Donal Patton have some tips on how to avoid issues. 1. Allow for a smooth transition period […]
25 May 2020
Calculating the Breakeven Milk Price
Calculating the Breakeven Milk Price Type Media Article A simple tool that can be used by farmers to assess the impact of low milk prices on their farm is to calculate the breakeven point. Patrick Gowing has advice and information on how to do this calculation. In any downturn on milk price […]
25 May 2020