Dairy
Dairy Newsletter – August 2022
Dairy Newsletter – August 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: PastureBase Ireland data over the last few years has shown that many dairy farms end up with a lower supply of grass than targeted entering into autumn. August is the crucial month when management priority now shifts from […]
29 July 2022
Dairy Start-up Farm in Ballindine
Dairy Start-up Farm in Ballindine Type Media Article Donal Kelly, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris Donal Ronayne and his uncle Liam Trench started milking 205 heifers in 2021. Historically the farm was a suckler to beef enterprise. The conversion to dairying started in 2019 and a Farm Partnership was set-up. In the last […]
27 July 2022
Signpost Series Webinar – Reduce N surplus on an intensive dairy farm
Signpost Series Webinar – Reduce N surplus on an intensive dairy farm Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 8th July, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Donal Patton, Teagasc to discuss reducing N surplus on an intensive […]
13 July 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – IHFA role in Irish dairy breeding
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – IHFA role in Irish dairy breeding 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 30th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Laurence Feeney, CEO of IHFA to discuss the role of the IHFA in Irish dairy breeding. […]
8 July 2022
Dairy Newsletter – July 2022
Dairy Newsletter – July 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grazing targets for JulyRegardless of soil type and level of rainfall, the key objective over the coming weeks will be to maintain an adequate supply of high quality grass. Where grass growth is adequate (about 65kg DM/ha/day – […]
7 July 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022 0 Type Magazine Meet our Green Cert Graduates Download Publication (PDF) Articles Etc pages (PDF) Upcoming events (PDF) Health & Safety Health and Safety – Why July is the most dangerous month (PDF) Education Education – The Green Cert: the benefits to students are more than financial (PDF) Dairy Dairying – Lessons […]
7 July 2022
Labour Review Mid-Year on the Dairy Farm
Labour Review Mid-Year on the Dairy Farm 0 Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The year 2022 has now passed the half-year mark. How has it gone for you so far? The response I often get to this question is usually very personalised – “The workload felt heavier […]
1 July 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Teagasc National Farm Survey
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Teagasc National Farm Survey Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 23rd June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Trevor Donnellan, Head of Economics and Surveys, Teagasc to give an insight into the Teagasc National Farm Survey. […]
30 June 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Stocking Rate – effect on the forage budget
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Stocking Rate – effect on the forage budget Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 16th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss stocking rate – effect on the forage […]
23 June 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Catch up on Milk Recording
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Catch up on Milk Recording Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 9th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist follows up on the issue of milk recording. Our attention may be turned to getting milk recording done if it […]
17 June 2022