Dairy
Lameness on the Dairy Farm- Autumn is Peak Risk Period
Lameness on the Dairy Farm- Autumn is Peak Risk Period Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B& T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare One of the hidden costs when it comes to milking cows is lameness, and it is often a repeat offender. It can also take up a lot of valuable time […]
20 September 2024
Course Prospectus 2025
Course Prospectus 2025 Type Booklet Teagasc is the primary provider of accredited further (vocational) education for the land–based sector. This Prospectus outlines the various course offerings. Download Publication (PDF) Teagasc has a major input into higher education and postgraduate education delivery through its extensive partnership with the higher education sector. Teagasc introduced […]
18 September 2024
Today’s Farm – September/October 2024
Today’s Farm – September/October 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles ETC pages (PDF) Events (PDF) Fodder Winter Feed 2024 – Act now if supplies are tight (PDF) Beef Give your stock a clean start before winter housing (PDF) Better beef, cleaner water (PDF) Sheep Weighing up store lamb performance (PDF) Machinery […]
11 September 2024
Dairy Newsletter – September 2024
Dairy Newsletter – September 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for September Review your winter feed budget With the majority of silage crops now harvested, it’s important to review what winter feed is available. Correct somatic cell count Use milk recording to make informed decisions […]
6 September 2024
How is your Suckler Herd Performing?
How is your Suckler Herd Performing? Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. On the 26th of June Teagasc held their Bi-Annual Open Day in Teagasc Grange their lead beef research unit. On the day there was a good farmer attendance where a large number of topics were covered with […]
16 August 2024
Dairy Newsletter – August 2024
Dairy Newsletter – August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for August Grass – building cover in August is key to extending the grazing season Cash is tight on many farms – complete a simple cashflow budget If in a winter feed deficit – identify […]
8 August 2024
Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock
Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock 0 Type Booklet Cubicles are by far the housing system of choice for dairy cows in Ireland. It is important to think long term because cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years. Download Publication (PDF) Cubicle housing needs to meet three key parameters: adequate space […]
7 August 2024
Ballyhaise Open Day 2024
Ballyhaise Open Day 2024 Type Booklet Ballyhaise Open Day 2024 took place on Wednesday, 24 July in Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan. The theme of the open day was Futureproofing Irish Dairy Systems. Download Publication (PDF) Topics discussed at the open day included: Futureproofing Irish dairy farms – Transitioning to low […]
24 July 2024
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 Type Report In this Final Report for 2023, the survey sample is representative of a population of 84,929 farms in Ireland. It was compiled by Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, Athenry, Co Galway. Download Publication (PDF) […]
23 July 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles Ballyhaise College dairy research (PDF) Contract rearing Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved (PDF) Sheep Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits (PDF) Health and Safety SunSmart for farmers (PDF) Beef Weather-proofing your fodder supply (PDF) […]
22 July 2024