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ACRES Tranche 2: All Applicants to be accepted
ACRES Tranche 2: All Applicants to be accepted Type Media Article By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare It was recently announced that all 9,000 farmers who applied for Agri-Climate Rural Environmental Scheme (ACRES) Tranche 2, will be accepted into the scheme. This news has pleased many farmers who were patiently […]
22 March 2024
Will Leased land leave money in your pocket in 2024?
Will Leased land leave money in your pocket in 2024? Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport Where I work, similar to other parts of the country, the cost of leasing land has risen over the past 5 years. Dairy expansion and nitrate derogation rules has been the main reasons. […]
12 March 2024
Beef Newsletter – March 2024
Beef Newsletter – March 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Getting to grassTeagasc research shows that every day at grass in spring is worth €2 per livestock unit. The goal of spring grazing is to get cattle to grass as many days as possible and set the farm […]
8 March 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024 0 Type Magazine Roscommon is going organic… maybe you should too Download Publication (PDF) Articles Organics The Rossies are going organic and why you should consider joining them (PDF) Beef Breeding the key to suckler success (PDF) Good calf care cuts costs (PDF) Sheep Fragmented farm? That shouldn’t prevent you managing […]
8 March 2024
Coming from Behind
Coming from Behind 0 Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B & T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Unit On beef farms at the minute it seems to be the same old story. There is lots of grass available but we haven’t been able to get cattle out to make use of it due […]
8 March 2024
Ten-Point Action Plan on supporting Dairy Calf to Beef Systems in Ireland
Ten-Point Action Plan on supporting Dairy Calf to Beef Systems in Ireland Type Booklet The Dairy Calf to Beef Ten-Point Action Plan has been developed in support of Food Vision 2030′. It identifies actions that can be undertaken at farm level, on both beef and dairy farms and at processing level that […]
28 February 2024
The Importance of Colostrum Management during this Calving Season
The Importance of Colostrum Management during this Calving Season Type Media Article Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina The first milk produced after calving, colostrum, is highly nutrient-rich, provides the new born with both nutritional and immune benefits, and shapes the gut microbes. Colostrum and stable gut microbiota are important in early […]
21 February 2024
Beef Newsletter – February 2024
Beef Newsletter – February 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Fertiliser and slurry useEarly nitrogen (N) is beneficial for spring growth, but timing is critical. We cannot waste N because of its cost and potential environmental impact. Research Update – Cow-calf bond developmentNoeleen Brereton, Mark McGee, Colin Byrne […]
1 February 2024
DairyBeef 500 Calf Care Webinars
DairyBeef 500 Calf Care Webinars Type Event Proceeding The DairyBeef 500 team organised two calf care webinars which took place on Tuesday, 16th January and Tuesday, 30th January. The first webinar focused on Preparation for Calf Rearing in 2024, while the second webinar focused on Sourcing and Feeding Dairy Beef Calves in […]
31 January 2024
Today’s Farm – January/February 2024
Today’s Farm – January/February 2024 Type Magazine New Apprenticeships Deliver Advantages All Round Download Publication (PDF) Articles Upcoming events (PDF) Apprenticeships – Earning while learning (PDF) Beef How to source the right calf (PDF) ‘Farming is my GAA’ (PDF) Beefing up the breeding indexes (PDF) Sheep Driving productivity and profitability on sheep farms (PDF) Fertiliser How to cut […]
24 January 2024