Dairy
Dairy Newsletter – July 2020
Dairy Newsletter – July 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Complete a fodder budget in July It’s never too late to milk record! When to pull the bull out Research update – Comparing supplement types in a severe drought situation Five duties of an employer Health & Safety – Work at […]
9 July 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Milk Recording
Let’s Talk Dairy- Milk Recording 0 Type Media Article On the latest Let’s Talk Dairy webinar, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc Milk Quality Specialist to discuss Milk Recording. Don is well known for his work on cell count. Here he goes through milk recording reports specifically […]
3 July 2020
Once a Day Milking vs. Twice a Day Milking at Teagasc Moorepark
Once a Day Milking vs. Twice a Day Milking at Teagasc Moorepark 0 Type Media Article Emer Kennedy, Researcher in Teagasc Moorepark discusses the Moorepark once a day herd. This herd has been running for the last number of years. The herd is part of an on-going experiment looking at once a day […]
2 July 2020
The Hearne Family Dairy Farm
The Hearne Family Dairy Farm Type Event Proceeding In 2019, the Hearne family was awarded the top prize in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards Download Publication (PDF) The National Quality Milk virtual farm walk was broadcast live from the farm of Kieran and Ann Hearne, Co. Waterford on 30th June […]
30 June 2020
Today’s Farm July/ August 2020
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29 June 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Careers in Dairy Farming Webinar
Let’s Talk Dairy- Careers in Dairy Farming Webinar Type Event Proceeding On this week’s Let’s Talk Dairy webinar, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by a panel of dairy professionals and specialists to discuss Careers in Dairy Farming. An overview was given of the NEFERTITI project along with advice on […]
26 June 2020
John Ryan – Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Participant Update
John Ryan – Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Participant Update Type Media Article John Ryan, participant of the Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Programme farms in Boulick, Gornathoe, Co. Tipperary. On the 18th June, John’s Teagasc Advisor Sandra Hayes caught up with John to get an update on how he was coping after the […]
25 June 2020
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour Type Media Article It is projected that during 2020 Ireland will produce up to 8.8 billion litres of milk; this will require approx. 370 GWh of electricity. On farm dairy electricity related CO2 emissions may be 162,000 tonnes by the end of 2020 unless […]
24 June 2020
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage
Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage Type Media Article Many farms have been struggling with poor grass growth and quality in recent weeks. Weekend rainfall has been significant in most regions, this will help grass growth. If you are short of grass, Dairy Specialist Joe Patton has some advice A recent […]
22 June 2020