Sheep
Sheep Newsletter – August 2024
Sheep Newsletter – August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementPrioritise the best grass available on the farm to lambs and thinner ewes where body condition score (BCS) needs to be improved before breeding. It is also important to focus on building grass reserves for the autumn/winter […]
8 August 2024
August Grass Management
August Grass Management 0 Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Grass growth has been sporadic throughout 2024 but there seems to be an improved situation over the last few weeks. Many factors have been at play here including lower temperatures throughout the summer where we saw temperatures getting […]
2 August 2024
Lameness – What impact is it having on your flock?
Lameness – What impact is it having on your flock? Type Media Article Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe Lame sheep are costly residents to have on any farm not only due to the cost of treatment and control but most significantly the cost associated with the loss in production. A welfare […]
31 July 2024
Managing Weaning begins now
Managing Weaning begins now Type Media Article By Cathal Gormley, B & T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare On many spring calving farms with breeding coming to a close focus will be turning to getting calves ready for upcoming weanling sales in September/October. Most farms will have their target sale picked to sell […]
26 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
Sheep Newsletter – July 2024
Sheep Newsletter – July 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementIt was a difficult spring and the summer has not been a whole lot better. On drier and heavily stocked farms grass is very tight. Grass quality has deteriorated on most farms and this is affecting lamb […]
11 July 2024
Sheep Newsletter – June 2024
Sheep Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland demand ramps upGrass demand has been increasing. By June most March-born lambs will be eating 1-1.2kg DM per day, and competing with ewes for the best pasture. Aim for a pre-grazing yield of 1,250-1,500kg DM/ha, or 7-9cm, […]
6 June 2024
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022 Type Report Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the approx 48,000 farms in Ireland that are too small in economic terms for inclusion in the annual NFS survey. Download Publication […]
21 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