Sheep
Let’s Talk Sheep – Practical tips to make lambing easier
Let’s Talk Sheep – Practical tips to make lambing easier 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Sheep which took place on Wednesday, 1 March, host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, Teagasc to give some practical tips to make lambing easier. […]
6 March 2023
Sheep Newsletter – March 2023
Sheep Newsletter – March 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandAim for a pre-grazing cover of 1,000-1,200kg DM/ha (7-8cm). Graze down to a residual of 3.5cm in the first round. Avoid grazing for prolonged periods at low covers. Once grass height goes below 4cm the ewe is no […]
6 March 2023
Let’s Talk Sheep – Flock Health Pre Lambing
Let’s Talk Sheep – Flock Health Pre Lambing Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Sheep which took place on Wednesday, 8 February, host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Maresa Sheehan, DAFM RVL Kilkenny and Charles Chavasse, Zoetis to discuss flock health pre lambing. Flock health or […]
24 February 2023
Let’s Talk Sheep – Nutrition of the ewe pre lambing
Let’s Talk Sheep – Nutrition of the ewe pre lambing Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Sheep which took place on Wednesday, 11 January, host Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Dr Frank Campion, Teagasc and Shane Moore, BETTER Farm Sheep Programme Participant, Co. Roscommon to discuss […]
22 February 2023
Preparing for Lambing Season
Preparing for Lambing Season Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The 2023 lambing season is on the doorstep and indeed is under way on some farms at this stage. Most issues that farmers need to be aware of and have preparations made for, haven’t really changed from […]
17 February 2023
Sheep Newsletter – February 2023
Sheep Newsletter – February 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe relatively high rainfall experienced over the last number of months has left ground conditions challenging on many farms. Application of fertiliser or slurry when conditions are not suitable is costly, can cause water pollution and will […]
8 February 2023
Today’s Farm – January/February 2023
Today’s Farm – January/February 2023 Type Magazine The benefits of calving beef heifers at two years old Download Publication (PDF) Articles Upcoming events (PDF) Climate strategy Climate action measures a win-win for Irish farmers (PDF) Signpost Programme – Save money by helping to save the planet (PDF) Farm management Farm management – Have you considered […]
25 January 2023
National Sheep Conferences 2023
National Sheep Conferences 2023 Type Event Proceeding National Sheep Conferences 2023 which took place on Tuesday, 24th January in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan and on Thursday, 26th January in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Download Publication (PDF) Four papers were presented at the conference, highlighting relevant and […]
24 January 2023
Sheep Newsletter – January 2023
Sheep Newsletter – January 2023 Type Event Proceeding Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementHappy new year to all our readers. January is the month to mind grass and take steps to start growing grass for the coming spring. Don’t be tempted to graze covers in January or allow sheep […]
23 January 2023
PastureBase Week
PastureBase Week Type Event Proceeding The ultimate PastureBase preparation for grazing ‘23!. PastureBase Week took place from Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th January. PastureBase Week consisted of a week of informative webinars, hosted by the Teagasc Grass10 team, where they gave an insight into using and getting the best use from PastureBase. Watch back […]
23 January 2023