Dairy

Let’s Talk Dairy – Key Messages from Winter Milk Open Day

Let’s Talk Dairy – Key Messages from Winter Milk Open Day Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14 September, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Michael Dineen, Senior Research Officer at Teagasc, to discuss the key messages from the National Winter […]
25 September 2023

Land Rental Prices, where to next?

Land Rental Prices, where to next? Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris We have all heard of the sharp increase in the price of rented land over the past 18 months, but the question has to be asked, can these high prices continue? In many situations it cannot. We […]
12 September 2023

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