Dairy Beef Index
The Dairy Beef Index (DBI) is a breeding tool developed by Teagasc and ICBF which was launched in 2019. Brendan Garry and John Conroy, Teagasc Mayo give an overview of the DBI and outline the benefits to dairy farmers and beef farmers.
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- 13 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Grass10 Newsletter – 12 May 2020
Information and updates from our Grass10 team
- Date
- 12 May 2020
- Type
- Newsletter
Sustainable Dairy: The role of white clover
Teagasc Moorepark has quantified the potential of white clover to improve the sustainability of milk production. It poses a promising environmental impact mitigation measure for pasture-based dairy systems. Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien give more details
- Date
- 12 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Silage – When to Cut and Need to Budget
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
- Date
- 12 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
10 steps to making better quality silage
Silage makes up a least a quarter of the annual diet on most beef and dairy farms. Quality ranges from 58% to 78% dry matter digestibility (DMD) nationally, but average quality remains poor at around 65% DMD. Joe Patton & Michael O'Donovan advice on what can be done to improve average quality.
- Date
- 12 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Virtual Crop Walk
Virtual Crop Walk which was hosted by the Teagasc Crops Team live from Oak Park, Carlow on Thursday, 7th May.
- Date
- 11 May 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Newford Breeding 2020
Iarlaith Collins farm manager on Newford Suckler demonstration farm in Athenry gives a brief update on the breeding season so far on this earlier maturing herd
- Date
- 11 May 2020
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- Media Article
Water quality: the role of sediment
Excessive sediment can significantly impact the condition of freshwater habitats, resulting in a deterioration of water quality. It can have a greater impact than more standard pollutants such as phosphorus and nitrogen. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin explains further
- Date
- 11 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Calf Rearing Update – Teagasc Moorepark
Emer Kennedy and JP Murphy give an update on the progress to date of the 2020 born calves in the dairy research farm at Teagasc Moorepark.
- Date
- 10 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Soils – the multifunctional resource
Soil is no longer considered only the media for food production. It is also a resource for a range of ecosystem services including nutrient cycling; carbon sequestration and climate regulation; water purification; and a habitat for biodiversity. Researchers Giulia Bondi and Lilian OSullivan give us more information
- Date
- 09 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article