How to check the ram is fit for breeding
Rams should be checked 10 weeks before the breeding season to ensure they are fit to breed. This is to allow time to build body condition, sort out health problems, buy replacement rams, acclimatise replacements and quarantine replacements. Drystock advisor Edward Egan demonstrates what is needed.
- Date
- 21 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Designing a Flock Breeding Programme
The number of lambs reared per ewe joined is a key determinant of the overall financial performance of a lowland sheep enterprise. Sheep Specialist Damian Costello outlines the factors to be considered in a flock breeding programme including: culling, ram selection and purchase of breeding stock.
- Date
- 21 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Farm Safety for Older Farmers
Sadly in 2019 twelve farmers over 65 years lost their lives due to farm accidents. This represents 66% of the total number of fatalities. Getting older impacts on a person’s ability to undertake tasks in the same way as when they were younger. Farm safety specialists Francis Bligh and John Mc Namara have some relevant advice
- Date
- 21 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Clover: A Farmer’s Perspective
Let's Talk Dairy Webinar which took place on Thursday, 16th July and was presented by Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist.
- Date
- 20 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Working Safely with Livestock on Farms
Working with livestock is responsible for 39 farm workplace deaths on Irish farms in the last 10 years. During this period 7 deaths were caused by an attack by a bull, 22 by cows and heifers and 5 were associated with cattle. Farm safety specialists Francis Bligh and John McNamara have some advice
- Date
- 20 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Drench Test – Checking Product Efficacy
The drench test is a very simple procedure to check and see if the drench is working and killing the worms in the lambs. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep in Teagasc runs through checking product efficacy of drench.
- Date
- 19 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Organic Dairy Farming
Organic dairying is a relatively small but growing sector within the dairy industry in Ireland. Latest figures from DAFM show that there are 62 organic dairy operators with an average herd size of 79 cows (2019). Dan Clavin, Teagasc Organic Specialist gives us an insight into the organic dairy sector in Ireland and outlines the various conditions of organic farming.
- Date
- 19 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Soil Health Series: Soil Physical Quality Indicators
Soil health can be described as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals and humans. Researchers at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and Oak Park along with colleagues at UCD recently investigated different types of soil physical indicators. Teagasc Researchers Owen Fenton, Dermot Forristal and Giulia Bondi give more information
- Date
- 19 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
NMP Online Software for a hard job
Do you work with your advisor on a Nutrient Management Plan for your farm? The online software to assist in this process is NMP Online. What is NMP Online and what advantage is it to farmers. Environment Specialist Tim Hyde gives some information
- Date
- 18 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article