Dairy
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
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020 Type Event Proceeding On the latest Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Tadgh Buckley, AIB joined Stuart Childs to discuss Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020 View it here Or listen to a […]
18 June 2020
Diagnose before you Dose
Diagnose before you Dose Type Media Article Resistance to dosing products is of increasing concern. It is therefore incumbent on farmers to ensure that they are using the right product at the right rate at the right time. Dairy specialist Stuart Childs has some useful advice Animals have in the past been […]
15 June 2020
Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – Sustainable Dairy Farming
Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – Sustainable Dairy Farming Type Event Proceeding Sustainable Dairy Farming with the Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farmers Tom & David Fennelly The planned farm walk on the farm of Tom & David Fennelly, Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farm participants couldn’t take place due to Covid19 restrictions. However, instead they participated in a […]
11 June 2020
Dairy Newsletter – June 2020
Dairy Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Enjoyable and easier dairy farming Summer scour syndrome in calves Monitor your grass supply during June Staying up to date with Teagasc Five steps to managing cash flow through 2020 Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
8 June 2020
Guidance for the second half of the dairy breeding season
Guidance for the second half of the dairy breeding season 0 Type Media Article Midway through the dairy breeding season Dr. Stephen Butler, Teagasc Moorepark discusses how best to deal with the three different categories of dairy cows present on farms. Dr. Stephen Butler, Teagasc Moorepark discusses how best to deal with the […]
5 June 2020
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)?
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)? 0 Type Media Article Very little is known about the volumes dairy processing sludge (DPS) produced , the types of DPS and their nutrient and metal profile. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers S.M. Ashekuzzaman & O. Fenton are doing some research Background to dairy processing sludge […]
1 June 2020
Information for dairy farmers dealing with current very dry weather
Information for dairy farmers dealing with current very dry weather 0 Type Media Article Dairy specialist Joe Patton has advice on grazing management, some Hints and tips on feeding out forage supplements in dry weather, concentrate feeding guidelines, decision rules on grazing silage crops and options to reduce milking herd demand Grazing management […]
1 June 2020