Dairy
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
Ballyhaise Farm Update
Ballyhaise Farm Update Type Media Article The dairy herd in Ballyhaise is a research herd and the research programme is running in conjunction with Moorepark dairy research centre. Donal Patton gives and update on the herd and the grassland management April and May have been exceptionally dry which has suited the farm […]
27 May 2020
Top 5 tips to reduce parasite issues with dairy calves
Top 5 tips to reduce parasite issues with dairy calves Type Media Article Moving calves from a milk based diet indoors to a grass based diet outdoors can create problems. Martina Gormley, Niamh Field & Donal Patton have some tips on how to avoid issues. 1. Allow for a smooth transition period […]
25 May 2020
Calculating the Breakeven Milk Price
Calculating the Breakeven Milk Price Type Media Article A simple tool that can be used by farmers to assess the impact of low milk prices on their farm is to calculate the breakeven point. Patrick Gowing has advice and information on how to do this calculation. In any downturn on milk price […]
25 May 2020