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Tillage Update – 18th June
Tillage Update – 18th June

This weeks update has information on the likely impact of the drought. There are also updates from specialist Mark Plunkett on winter crops, spring crops, spring beans, beet and maize. Listen to the latest episode of the Tillage Edge Podcast where Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist discusses machinery safety for young drivers and also other safety areas around the farmyard.

17 June 2020
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Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane

Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal.

17 June 2020
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Finishing cattle at grass
Finishing cattle at grass

During the next few months a considerable number of beef cattle will be slaughtered. If you are targeting to slaughter off grass Alan Dillon, Cattle Specialist has some useful advice

17 June 2020
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Media Article
Finishing lambs from grass only
Finishing lambs from grass only

One of the biggest challenges for sheep farmers is to finish lambs as quickly as possible from grass. Edward Egan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor in Meath gives some advice and information.

16 June 2020
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Media Article
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs

Creep grazing is extremely useful when grass supplies are tight & during dry spells. Hugh Rooney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor highlights the advantages of creep grazing & explains how to set up creep grazing for lambs.

16 June 2020
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By Éanna Loughrey, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare

16 June 2020
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Diagnose before you Dose
Diagnose before you Dose

Resistance to dosing products is of increasing concern. It is therefore incumbent on farmers to ensure that they are using the right product at the right rate at the right time. Dairy specialist Stuart Childs has some useful advice

15 June 2020
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Media Article