Dairy
The role of multi species swards on Irish organic farms – Webinar
The role of multi species swards on Irish organic farms – Webinar Type Event Proceeding On Wednesday, 22nd September, Joe Kelleher and Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialists were joined by Thomas Moloney, DLF and Kevin O’Hanlon, Organic dairy farmer for the first in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars which focused on […]
23 September 2021
Moorepark21 – Watch it back online
Moorepark21 – Watch it back online Type Event Proceeding View the first four main stands from the Teagasc Dairy Open Day, Moorepark21 If you couldn’t attend the Teagasc Dairy Open Day, Moorepark21, you can view the welcome board and the four main boards below: Pat Dillon welcomes attendees to Moorepark21 with an […]
15 September 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy – Replacement Management
Let’s Talk Dairy – Replacement Management Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 9th September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses keeping replacement heifers on target this Autumn. Stuart outlines the key target weights for the different breeds, while also taking into consideration the […]
10 September 2021
Today’s Farm – September/October 2021
Today’s Farm – September/October 2021 0 Type Magazine Focus on Teagasc Moorepark research Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Etc pages (PDF) Dairying – Focus on Teagasc Moorepark Research (PDF) History – The Irish rural revolution (PDF) Beef – When cattle finish earlier, your finances and environment benefit (PDF) Sheep – Flock recording helping to protect the Connemara/Mayo Blackface (PDF) […]
9 September 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – Ireland’s Nitrates Review
The Signpost Series Webinar – Ireland’s Nitrates Review 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 3rd September, Pat Murphy Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM, to discuss Ireland’s Draft Nitrate Action Programme and the 2nd stage consultation. […]
3 September 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy – Fertiliser and closing off strategy
Let’s Talk Dairy – Fertiliser and closing off strategy 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 2nd September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses late season fertiliser N and planning for spring grazing. Stuart gives an overview of how you would go about closing […]
3 September 2021
Dairy Newsletter – September 2021
Dairy Newsletter – September 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Moorepark open event 2021Teagasc Moorepark will host an open event for the dairy industry across September 14, 15 and 16. The purpose of this event is to highlight technologies and practices that deliver profitable dairy systems while mitigating […]
3 September 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Managing Hedgerows
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Managing Hedgerows Type Event Proceeding In this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 19th August, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Aoife Leader, Teagasc to discuss managing hedgerows. The 1st September marks the start of the hedgecutting season. Aoife gave […]
27 August 2021
Liver Fluke on Farms
Liver Fluke on Farms Type Media Article By Niall Treanor, B& T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare The Liver Fluke parasite, Fasciola hepatica, is a parasite which affects cattle, sheep and goats. Adult fluke in the bile ducts lay eggs which pass on to the pasture in the faeces. The eggs require mild […]
23 August 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Economics around late calving cows
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Economics around late calving cows Type Event Proceeding In this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 19th August, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss the economics around late calving cows. There is still […]
20 August 2021