Beef
Farmers Principal Concerns this Spring
Farmers Principal Concerns this Spring Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport Similar to all advisors, I have been in contact with most of my farmer clients over the past few months. The majority of these are drystock farmers. Every farmer had their own individual queries relating to their farm. […]
28 June 2024
DairyBeef 500 Factsheets
DairyBeef 500 Factsheets Type Factsheet Approximately 60% of Irish beef is product of the dairy herd. These factsheets give advice and guidance on a range of key technologies for successful production of dairy beef. Download Publication (PDF) There are 12 factsheets available all pdfs: Profitable and environmentally sustainable dairy-beef systems Nutritional management […]
26 June 2024
Safety during Busy Times on the Farm
Safety during Busy Times on the Farm Type Media Article By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The summer is some of the busiest times on Irish farms with many essential activities taking place. Children are on holidays from school and may be out and about on farms. With this in […]
21 June 2024
Beef Newsletter – June 2024
Beef Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Fertiliser for the second cutEvery effort to secure adequate silage reserves is important given that the majority of fodder was used up over this previous winter. Strong growth rates have resulted in surplus paddocks available for harvest, which […]
6 June 2024
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Most spring calving dairy herds are now entering the 5th week of their breeding season. All cows that have been selected for breeding in 2024 season should be been served at this stage. Any […]
31 May 2024
TResearch Summer 2024
TResearch Summer 2024 Type Magazine Securing your future Download Publication (PDF) Ahead of Teagasc’s BEEF2024 event, TResearch focuses on the work being done in dairy-beef production systems. Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles
28 May 2024
Quality over Quantity- Silage 2024
Quality over Quantity- Silage 2024 Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Dare we say it, the spring/summer has landed after what felt like a never ending winter for many farmers across the country. At this stage, having already been delayed due to weather conditions, preparation is underway […]
22 May 2024
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022 Type Report Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the approx 48,000 farms in Ireland that are too small in economic terms for inclusion in the annual NFS survey. Download Publication […]
21 May 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024 Type Magazine Anticipating BEEF2024…researchers meet farmers and advisors Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Upcoming Events (PDF) BEEF2024 BEEF2024 at Teagasc Grange – Securing your farming future (PDF) It’s all about forage (PDF) The benefits of ensiling mixed swards (PDF) Attention to detail drives earlier finishing (PDF) How a purpose-built calf shed can minimise […]
14 May 2024
Beef Newsletter – May 2024
Beef Newsletter – May 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrassSpring has finally sprung, and priorities now are to keep quality grass in front of animals and get silage cut. The recommendation was to apply 25-30 units of nitrogen (N) per acre to grazing ground in April as […]
13 May 2024