Dairy
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply Type Press Release DAIRY: If you’re behind, use the grass on the first grazed paddocks to decide when to start the second round. On most farms, now is an ideal time to apply fertiliser to boost grass growth. Now is […]
23 March 2020
Today’s Farm March/April 2020
Another edition of Today's Farm brought to you by Teagasc.
6 March 2020
Dairy Newsletter – March 2020
Dairy Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: March is crunch time for calf health Early milk recording is a must! Are you a derogation dairy farmer? Health & safety – Think ahead to prevent injury and illness March grass: making up lost grazings Labour-efficient focus farms Get heifers […]
5 March 2020
Dairy Farm Labour
Dairy Farm Labour Type Booklet Developed by the Lakeland Dairies/Teagasc Joint Programme Download Publication (PDF) Working smarter, not harder Top tips and case studies for making your farm life easier
14 February 2020
Dairy Newsletter – February 2020
Dairy Newsletter – February 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Milk recording – the clock is ticking Early season grassland management Once-a-day milking in February? First grazing target: Graze 30% of the farm by March 1 Chlorine-free washing routines
5 February 2020
Dairy Farming – Business or Pastime!
Dairy Farming – Business or Pastime! Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Dairy Farming can be “harshly challenging” or even “a great way of life” – depending on which dairy farmer you ask!. Certainly, for some dairy farmers it is also a profitable and sustainable business that […]
21 January 2020
Are you ready for the 2020 calving season?
Are you ready for the 2020 calving season? Type Event Proceeding For long term profitability good calf health and welfare is essential Download Publication (PDF) Topics include: Calf Feeding Systems Calf Housing Assessment Promoting excellent calf health Preparing calves for sale
16 January 2020
Once-a-Day Milking Conference 2020 Presentations
Once-a-Day Milking Conference 2020 Presentations Type Event Proceeding Interest in the practice of Once A Day (OAD) milking continues to grow. The practice is sometimes considered as an option in situations where labour is in short supply, the farm layout means that cows have long walks to and from the parlour, or […]
15 January 2020
Today’s Farm Jan/Feb 2020
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14 January 2020
National Dairy Conference 2019
National Dairy Conference 2019 0 Type Event Proceeding 3rd Dec Killarney Convention Centre, INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry 5th Dec Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Download Publication (PDF) Presentations Sustainability from an environmental perspective Building on the Best Dr. Padraig French, Teagasc Moorepark Nitrogen use efficiency – a key production & environmental indicatorDr. […]
3 December 2019