Sheep
Managing the Ewe in Late Pregnancy
Managing the Ewe in Late Pregnancy 0 Type Media Article Brian Hughes, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris As lamb weight increases by 70% during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy the management of the ewe flock in this period is critical for a successful lambing season. Scanning is a must for serious sheep farmers […]
3 March 2022
Sheep Newsletter – March 2022
Sheep Newsletter – March 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandTarget a pre-grazing cover of 1,000-1,200kg DM/ha (7-8cm) grazing down to a residual of 3.5cm in March into early April. With some heavier covers on farms this year achieving graze outs in a timely manner will be more […]
2 March 2022
Today’s Farm – March/April 2022
Today’s Farm – March/April 2022 0 Type Magazine Meet Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Etc pages (PDF) Beef – Commercial Beef Value (CBV) – what is it? (PDF) Beef – Performance, profit, protecting the environment (PDF) Sheep – Get more grass for your money (PDF) Dairy – Genetics not injections (PDF) Silage – Fertilising […]
1 March 2022
Sheep Newsletter – February 2022
Sheep Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe spiralling fertiliser prices will make 2022 a challenging year. It is essential to put a plan in place now that will enable your farm to supply sufficient grass to the farm enterprises at a cost that […]
14 February 2022
Virtual Sheep Conference 2022
Virtual Sheep Conference 2022 Type Event Proceeding Proceedings from the Virtual Sheep Conference 2022 which took place on Tuesday, 25 January & Thursday, 27 January. Download Publication (PDF) On Tuesday, 25th January, Fiona McGovern, Teagasc researcher based in Athenry chaired the first session which addressed ‘Reducing input costs while maximising productivity and Outlook […]
26 January 2022
Growing Grass Using Less Nitrogen Fertiliser – Webinar
Growing Grass Using Less Nitrogen Fertiliser – Webinar Type Event Proceeding On Thursday, 20 January, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O’Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by Kerry dairy farmer and 2020 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year David O’Leary to discuss growing grass using less Nitrogen […]
25 January 2022
Getting the Best out of your Slurry – Webinar
Getting the Best out of your Slurry – Webinar Type Event Proceeding Maximise the opportunity to reduce chemical fertiliser inputs in the year ahead With fertiliser prices at an all-time high, cattle slurry will be a key resource on farm this year. If used correctly it can help to reduce the impact […]
12 January 2022
Today’s Farm – January/February 2022
Today’s Farm – January/February 2022 0 Type Magazine Weighing up your fertiliser options Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Etc pages (PDF) Beef – Big future for Future Beef (PDF) Beef – Costs a concern for 2022 (PDF) Sheep – What sheep farmers can do about high feed and fertiliser costs (PDF) Fertiliser Focus – Nitrogen on early spring […]
7 January 2022
Sheep Newsletter – January 2022
Sheep Newsletter – January 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: FertiliserFertiliser prices have increased dramatically since last spring. Your 2021 fertiliser budget will probably only purchase between 40% and 50% of the tonnage for the coming year. Do a budget, look at your 2021 spend and see how […]
5 January 2022
Ewe Nutrition and Management Pre-Lambing
Ewe Nutrition and Management Pre-Lambing Type Media Article By Shauna Fitzmaurice B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinasloe Ensuring that the ewe receives the correct nutrition pre lambing is one of the key factors affecting subsequent lamb performance for the rest of the year. 80% of foetal growth takes place in the last 6-8 […]
20 December 2021