Dairy
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
Contract Heifer Rearing
Contract Heifer Rearing Type Media Article Contract heifer rearing is an option worth considering for both dairy and drystock farmers offering benefits to both. With the removal of milk quotas in 2015 and the subsequent expansion in the dairy herd on Irish farms, many dairy farmers are looking at the opportunities to […]
24 May 2020
Managing the dairy herd for a successful breeding season
Managing the dairy herd for a successful breeding season Type Media Article Kevin O Hara, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe With the dairy breeding season currently in full swing on most Irish dairy farms we will look at some of the key targets farmers need to try and achieve over the coming weeks […]
21 May 2020
Bull Safety
Bull Safety Type Media Article Bulls are dangerous animals. They must be treated with caution and respect even when they seem to be good tempered. John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialists explain further. Summer is peak breeding season on farms. Suckler farmers use bulls to produce the next […]
20 May 2020
Chlorates – Chlorine-free cleaning of milking equipment
Chlorates – Chlorine-free cleaning of milking equipment Type Media Article Chlorine will no longer be used in milking equipment cleaning products or protocols by the end of 2020. David Gleeson, Milk Quality Research Officer, Teagasc tells us more. There are food safety concerns regarding chlorine residues such as Trichloromethane (TCM) and Chlorate. […]
19 May 2020
Three weeks into the breeding season
Three weeks into the breeding season Type Media Article On average nationally only 71% of cows and 78% of heifers are bred in the first three weeks and on the average farm a low 6-week calving rate is costing €200/cow. What can you do at this stage in the breeding season? We’re […]
18 May 2020
Five steps to managing cash flow through 2020
Five steps to managing cash flow through 2020 Type Media Article Every dairy farmer should evaluate their business to ensure the effect of the current uncertainty in markets is minimised. Laurence Shallooand Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Moorepark have some advice and guidance Up to recently milk price and dairy markets had looked extremely […]
18 May 2020
Dairy Beef Index
Dairy Beef Index Type Media Article The Dairy Beef Index (DBI) is a breeding tool developed by Teagasc and ICBF which was launched in 2019. Brendan Garry and John Conroy, Teagasc Mayo give an overview of the DBI and outline the benefits to dairy farmers and beef farmers. What is the Dairy […]
13 May 2020