Dairy
Farm Diversification and Innovation – What are your Options?
Farm Diversification and Innovation – What are your Options? Type Media Article By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Many farmers and rural dwellers are interested in enterprise diversification. There are countless possibilities when trying to identify a realistic option for generating additional household income. Farm diversification is an effort to […]
12 July 2024
Dairy Newsletter – July 2024
Dairy Newsletter – July 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for July Winter feed budget: with more fodder used than normal last winter, and relatively poor grass growth to date this year, it is important to complete a feed budget for the coming winter. Keep […]
11 July 2024
Successful Teagasc – Aurivo Focus Farm Walk in Kilconieron
Successful Teagasc – Aurivo Focus Farm Walk in Kilconieron Type Media Article By John McCabe, Teagasc Aurivo Joint Programme David Gannon who farms in Kilconieron, Go Galway held a successful farm walk as part of the Teagasc – Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme where 55 attendees heard about his dairy farming story. David […]
28 June 2024
Dairy Newsletter – June 2024
Dairy Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for June Grass quality in June is the main driver of milk yield and persistency. Keep leafy covers of 1,400kg DM/ha in front of cows at all times possible, allocating 24- or 36-hour breaks. Maximise […]
6 June 2024
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Most spring calving dairy herds are now entering the 5th week of their breeding season. All cows that have been selected for breeding in 2024 season should be been served at this stage. Any […]
31 May 2024
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season – Webinar
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season – Webinar Type Event Proceeding A webinar took place on Tuesday, 14 May which looked at managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season. Host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc; Joseph Dunphy, […]
15 May 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024 Type Magazine Anticipating BEEF2024…researchers meet farmers and advisors Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Upcoming Events (PDF) BEEF2024 BEEF2024 at Teagasc Grange – Securing your farming future (PDF) It’s all about forage (PDF) The benefits of ensiling mixed swards (PDF) Attention to detail drives earlier finishing (PDF) How a purpose-built calf shed can minimise […]
14 May 2024
Dairy Newsletter – May 2024
Dairy Newsletter – May 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: May top tips Dairy farmers have had a tough time lately, with seemingly endless challenges coming from inside and outside the farm gate. The mood at discussion groups reflects this. Take some pressure off when you can – […]
13 May 2024
Producing Better Quality Saleable Beef Calves from the Dairy Herd
Producing Better Quality Saleable Beef Calves from the Dairy Herd Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare This year’s spring calving period has ended on most dairy farms and the breeding season is underway or about to start. Among the top pain causing memories (following from the dreadful […]
10 May 2024
Dairy Newsletter – April 2024
Dairy Newsletter – April 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for April Grass quality – target cows grazing high-quality covers of 1,200-1,400kg DM/ha in 36-hour paddocks. Breeding – select your best Economic Breeding Index (EBI) cows to breed replacements from rather than breeding all cows […]
5 April 2024