Sheep
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2022
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2022 Type Report In this Final National Farm Survey Report for 2022, the sample is representative of a population of 85,860 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 […]
20 November 2023
TResearch Winter 2023
TResearch Winter 2023 Type Magazine Rising to the challenge Download Publication (PDF) TResearch reader survey Are you a regular reader of Teagasc’s TResearch magazine? We’d love to hear your views so that we can provide you with an engaging and relevant publication. Have your say in the TResearch reader survey, open until the […]
14 November 2023
Today’s Farm – November/December 2023
Today’s Farm – November/December 2023 Type Magazine Renewable energy Download Publication (PDF) Articles ETC Pages (PDF) Events (PDF) Renewable energy Future-proofing the farm with solar panels (PDF) Anaerobic digestion – what does it offer farmers? (PDF) Signpost Programme Signs for the times (PDF) Beef Are you winter ready? (PDF) Predicting profitability (PDF) Sheep Forage crops and store lambs proving […]
14 November 2023
Sheep Newsletter – November 2023
Sheep Newsletter – November 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe aim for November is to continue to clean off pastures to a cover of 3.5-4.0cm. This allows light to get to base of the grass plant, thus encouraging tillering and ensuring high-quality spring pastures. In particular, […]
6 November 2023
Better Management of Replacements Improves Overall Flock Performance
Better Management of Replacements Improves Overall Flock Performance Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport A lot of the focus and attention on sheep farms at present is on getting lambs finished or away to sales and forming up the flock for another breeding season. This is very important, as […]
17 October 2023
Sheep Newsletter – October 2023
Sheep Newsletter – October 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementOctober is the month to start closing up paddocks if you want to have grass next spring. Remember that you cannot burn a candle at both ends, so if you want to have sufficient grass next spring […]
9 October 2023
Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring
Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring 0 Type Media Article Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. Grass for sheep lambing next spring needs to be planned from right now. The spring grazing season begins in autumn. Having grass in spring reduces the level of expensive concentrates required to […]
3 October 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023 0 Type Magazine Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan Download Publication (PDF) Articles Events (PDF) Dairy Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms (PDF) Beef Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan (PDF) Reducing slaughter age and cutting emissions in Mayo (PDF) Getting the most from the National Beef Welfare Scheme – NBWS (PDF) Sheep Good handling […]
6 September 2023
Sheep Newsletter – September 2023
Sheep Newsletter – September 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandIt is time to assess demand on farms as we head into the tail end of the season. Many farms may be carrying additional lambs into autumn, due to what has been a challenging season for lamb performance. Take […]
5 September 2023
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report Type Report The Comeragh Upland Communities is a European Innovation Partnership project being administered by DAFM. Teagasc were involved in this innovative project. Download Publication (PDF) Achieving the right upland solutions requires knowledge, understanding, and a commitment to work together by all the key actors. This project […]
24 August 2023