Dairy
Let’s Talk Dairy – Tools to keep grass in the diet longer this autumn
Let’s Talk Dairy – Tools to keep grass in the diet longer this autumn Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 7th September, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Ciaran Hearn, PastureBase Ireland to discuss the tools to keep grass in the […]
11 September 2023
Let’s Talk Dairy – Labour efficiencies on farm
Let’s Talk Dairy – Labour efficiencies on farm 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 31 August, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss labour requirements and efficiencies on farm. Elsewhere in the webinar, Joseph Dunphy, […]
8 September 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023 0 Type Magazine Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan Download Publication (PDF) Articles Events (PDF) Dairy Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms (PDF) Beef Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan (PDF) Reducing slaughter age and cutting emissions in Mayo (PDF) Getting the most from the National Beef Welfare Scheme – NBWS (PDF) Sheep Good handling […]
6 September 2023
Dairy Newsletter – September 2023
Dairy Newsletter – September 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for September Complete a simple cash budget in September detailing likely income and expenses for the coming four to six months. Drying off spring-calving cows will commence in about 60 days’ time. Do you have […]
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
Let’s Talk Dairy – Managing costs and cashflow
Let’s Talk Dairy – Managing costs and cashflow 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 17 August, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to give an overview of costs, costs of production and managing cashflow for the […]
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
Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm
Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Although it is only late August thoughts are turning to autumn and potentially housing cows. 3 things will determine when cows will be housed on your farm. Weather Soil Type Grass Supply The first […]
29 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
Prioritising family time and a better lifestyle by resetting the milking timetable
Prioritising family time and a better lifestyle by resetting the milking timetable Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Children who grow up on the family dairy farm often give a different account of their upbringing. Where a milking and working structure is in place that results in […]
31 July 2023