Dairy
10 Benefits of joining a Teagasc Discussion Group
10 Benefits of joining a Teagasc Discussion Group 0 Type Booklet Download Publication (PDF) What is a Discussion Group? Discussion Groups consist of local farmers who meet regularly on farms to see, discuss and learn about technologies and practices that may be applied on their own farms. Typically discussoin groups consist of 10 […]
8 May 2019
Improving Farm Sustainability
Irish agriculture rightly has a global reputation for high environmental standards. However, these standards continue to become more stringent, and the expansion in dairying since milk quota removal is adding further pressure. Early action is key to meeting the environmental challenges of reducing greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions, increasing carbon capture, improving water quality, protecting […]
3 May 2019
Today’s Farm May/Jun 2019
Today’s Farm May/Jun 2019 0 Type Magazine Dairy Calf to Beef Download Publication (PDF) Articles Dairy breeding decisions (PDF) Dairy calf to beef (PDF) Beef production: how to make a profit (PDF) Why Kale is A-OK (PDF) Grass driving profits for this Kerry farmer (PDF) Spring barley disease control – taking an IPM approach (PDF) Know your […]
2 May 2019
TResearch Spring 2019
TResearch Spring 2019 Type Magazine Vitamin D in Cattle Download Publication (PDF) Articles Brexit: The case for cheese research (PDF) Visions of research and innovation (PDF) Vitamin D levels in cattle – time to look again? (PDF) Improving conception rates in dairy cows (PDF) Development of the Teagasc Pig Production Model (PDF) Respiratory disease monitoring to […]
30 April 2019
Teagasc Dairy Breeding Policy Advice and Calf Management for the 2019 Breeding Season
Teagasc Dairy Breeding Policy Advice and Calf Management for the 2019 Breeding Season Type Report Teagasc are acutely conscious of the importance of maintaining the high reputation that Irish farmers enjoy in the management of animal welfare. The welfare and value of dairy calves, in particular, are profoundly affected by the breeding […]
11 April 2019
Teagasc/ Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme 2015-2018 Booklet
Teagasc/ Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme 2015-2018 Booklet Type Booklet The booklet contains a summary of the results over the duration of the joint programme as well as a profile on each of the individual farmers. Download Publication (PDF) Read about the views of the programme from each monitor farmer and how it […]
29 March 2019
Teagasc/ Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme 2015-2018 Summary
Teagasc/ Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme 2015-2018 Summary Type Booklet A summary of the results and performance over the duration of the programme Download Publication (PDF) Read about the changes and immprovements made by the monitor farmers during the programme
29 March 2019
Farm Walk – Farrell Farm, Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Farm Walk – Farrell Farm, Kilmessan, Co. Meath Type Event Proceeding Regional Winner – Grassland Farmer of the Year 2018 Download Publication (PDF) Farrells farm Farm 140 ha. mostly in one block with a public road dividing the land. The milking platform is 100ha.Milk is supplied to Glanbia.
26 March 2019
Today’s Farm March/April 2019
Today’s Farm March/April 2019 0 Type Magazine Teagasc courses: challenge, opportunity, progression Download Publication (PDF) Articles The value of a fodder reserve (PDF) Contract rearing a winning choice (PDF) A good start is key to calf-to-beef profit (PDF) Efficient housing eases workload (PDF) Ten benefits of being in a discussion group (PDF) Balancing cereal crop micronutrient supply (PDF) […]
6 March 2019
Energy Efficiency in Dairying
Energy Efficiency in Dairying Type Event Proceeding 22 February 2019 – Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15 – Technology in Agriculture Meeting the Climate Change Challenge in Agriculture (PDF)Dr. Michelle Kearney, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Energy Efficiency Options for Irish Dairy Farms (PDF)John Upton, Teagasc SEAI Supports through the SME Scheme […]
26 February 2019