Sheep
Sheep Newsletter – December 2024
Sheep Newsletter – December 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandImproved grass growth rates and grazing conditions were a welcome boost that have helped stretch supplies as we approach year end. Growth rates were on average 6kg DM/ha higher than normal. This has led to good regrowth on […]
9 December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Future proofing a part-time beef enterprise Grass growth to 2040 and beyond Reducing spring workload on dairy farms Newford Farm moves east Want to sharpen your skills in calf to beef Managing ewes after the deed is done The cashflow challenge The […]
11 November 2024
Sheep Newsletter – November 2024
Sheep Newsletter – November 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: We need your views on labourThere are many aspects of sheep farming that require hard graft, but equally there are opportunities to significantly reduce the labour involved in managing a sheep flock. With more and more sheep farms […]
8 November 2024
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm Type Booklet Updated September 2024 – The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan. Download Publication (PDF) It is essential for every farmer to have a farm […]
15 October 2024
Sheep Newsletter – October 2024
Sheep Newsletter – October 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementPlan grass supply for spring 2025 now. March-lambing flocks need to have at least 20% of the grazing area closed by the end of October. Identify the fields that you will be grazing first next spring, e.g., […]
8 October 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
Sheep Newsletter – September 2024
Sheep Newsletter – September 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandAs we head into the latter half of the grazing season, farms need to put a plan in place for the latter rotations. Aim for a pre-grazing cover of 1,500-2,000kg DM/ha, or 8-10cm, grazing these swards down to […]
6 September 2024
Sheep Half Time Score
Sheep Half Time Score 0 Type Media Article Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe Most mid-season flocks have just completed weaning, with ewes on a restricted diet. There is often a tendency to abandon them for a period after a hard year. While a reduced feed intake may be a help in drying […]
9 August 2024
Sheep Schemes 2024
Sheep Schemes 2024 0 Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare With so many schemes now available to farmers, it is no harm sometimes to take stock of what schemes you have applied for and what are the requirements/options you have signed up to for each one. For the […]
9 August 2024