Dairy
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
Organic Dairy Farm Walk on the farm of Peter and Jenny Young
Organic Dairy Farm Walk on the farm of Peter and Jenny Young Type Event Proceeding Castlefarm, Narraghmore, Athy, Co Kildare – Wednesday 20th February 2019 Download Publication (PDF) There have been a number of substantial developments made toYoung’s farming system over the last twelve years: The total farmed area has increased to […]
20 February 2019
The Dairy Carbon Navigator
The Dairy Carbon Navigator 0 Type Booklet Improving Carbon Efficiency on Irish Dairy Farms Download Publication (PDF) The Farm Carbon Navigator was developed by Teagasc and Bord Bia as an advisory tool to support the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS) Lowering Agricultural Greenhouse Gases – The three main greenhouse gasses from agriculture are: Methane […]
8 February 2019
Once a Day Milking Conference
Once a Day Milking Conference Type Event Proceeding 15 January 2019 – Horse and Jockey Hotel, County Tipperary Presentations Managing a large OAD herd – Declan & Louise White (PDF) Hilltop Dairies – Ed Payne (PDF) Transitioning to OAD, Year 1 of a Case Study Farm – George Ramsbottom & Brian Hilliard (PDF) 10 […]
16 January 2019
Outlook 2019
Outlook 2019 0 Type Report Economic Prospects for Agriculture Download Publication (PDF) Presentations Outlook 2019 Slides (PDF) Brexit Update (PDF)
4 December 2018
National Dairy Conference 2018
National Dairy Conference 2018 Type Event Proceeding ‘Making Dairy Farming more Sustainable’ Download Publication (PDF) National Dairy Conference took place in Cork and Tullamore on November 27th and 28th Presentations Calf Welfare on our farm (PDF) Dealing with Weather Risks (PDF) Grass Fed Dairy (PDF) New Dairy Beef Index (PDF) New Insights to the Feeding Value […]
27 November 2018
Grass-Fed Dairy Conference
Grass-Fed Dairy Conference Type Event Proceeding Benefits of grass-fed dairy systems on the nutritional composition and properties of milk and dairy products Download Publication (PDF) Grass fed dairy cows produce milk with superior nutritional properties. This conference will demonstrate the scientific evidence to support these conclusions, and provide Irish exporters with the […]
25 October 2018
An evaluation of suitable tools to manage price/income volatility at dairy farm level in Ireland
An evaluation of suitable tools to manage price/income volatility at dairy farm level in Ireland Type Report Report Prepared for Dairy Research Ireland Download Publication (PDF) Download Presentation (PDF)An Evaluation of Tools to Manage Dairy Farm Income Volatility in Ireland – Presentation by Jason Loughrey, Fiona Thorne, Trevor Donnellan, Thia Hennessy and […]
25 September 2018