Beef
Beef Newsletter – September 2023
Beef Newsletter – September 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: National Beef Welfare SchemeIf you are not already signed up to the National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS), you have up to midnight on September 12 to do so. The application is online via the agfood.ie website and can […]
5 September 2023
Stress-Free Weaning of Suckler Calves
Stress-Free Weaning of Suckler Calves 0 Type Media Article Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, Galway/Clare We are approaching the time of year when weaning takes place on most spring-calving suckler farms across the country. Weaning can be a stressful time for calves as they experience big changes in both their environment and diet. […]
1 September 2023
The heifer of today will be the cow of tomorrow!
The heifer of today will be the cow of tomorrow! 0 Type Media Article Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. On many dairy farms, replacement heifers fail to reach target weights. The time between birth to first calving makes it very difficult for farmers to recognize the impact that their replacement strategies have […]
1 September 2023
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report Type Report The Comeragh Upland Communities is a European Innovation Partnership project being administered by DAFM. Teagasc were involved in this innovative project. Download Publication (PDF) Achieving the right upland solutions requires knowledge, understanding, and a commitment to work together by all the key actors. This project […]
24 August 2023
National Fertiliser Database – Are you registered?
National Fertiliser Database – Are you registered? Type Media Article By Marion Fox, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The requirements for farmers to purchase fertiliser including lime will change from 1st September 2023. The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023 became law on the 11th July this year. This […]
22 August 2023
New Suckler Scheme Launched
New Suckler Scheme Launched Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare In addition to the ‘Suckler Carbon Efficiency Program’ (SCEP) launched in March by the Minister for Agriculture, early August saw the opening of the ‘National Beef Welfare Scheme’ (NBWS). The NBWS replaces ‘BEEP-S’ which Suckler Farmers have […]
11 August 2023
Sizing up the National Beef Welfare Scheme
Sizing up the National Beef Welfare Scheme 0 Type Media Article James Fitzgerald A new one year scheme aimed at suckler cow farms was announced by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue recently and will remain open for applications until September 12th. This scheme, with a total budget of €23 million is viewed […]
9 August 2023
Mid-Season parasite control
Mid-Season parasite control 0 Type Media Article Enda Maloney, Teagasc Westport An important factor to achieving the desired level of animal performance on calf-to-beef systems during the grazing season is ensuing they are free from parasites. Parasites can have a substantial impact on animal performance therefore it is imperative that stock are free […]
9 August 2023
Today’s Farm – July/August 2023
Today’s Farm – July/August 2023 Type Magazine Technical discussion groups for women Download Publication (PDF) Articles Signpost Advisory Programme (PDF) Events (PDF) Dairy Women-only discussion groups (PDF) Genotyping our way to a better livestock future (PDF) Beef Getting the dose right (PDF) Red clover a winner on suckler farms (PDF) Sheep Converting to organic sheep farming – the […]
20 July 2023
Getting your Grazing back on Track
Getting your Grazing back on Track Type Media Article By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Correcting Paddocks with Poor Quality Grass during July: With thundery showers & heavy rainfall throughout the country soil moisture deficits have disappeared. Grass growth rates have increased. It is important at this stage of the […]
14 July 2023