Francis Nolan - Muckalee, North Kilkenny
Teagasc Tirlan Future Farm
Go To: Current Farm Update
- Francis is a new entrant to dairying. He is farming 91 Ha of which 25Ha is rented.
- In 2022 he milked 155 cows & he had 37 replacements
- Francis spoke at the IGA Spring Conference in 2023 on the technologies that has future proofed his dairy farm.
Fodder budget Autumn/Winter 2024/25
Teagasc advisor Sandra Hayes outlines how to draw up a simple Fodder budget using the Pasturebase Ireland programme using data from Teagasc Tirlan Future monitor farmer, Francis Nolan in Kilkenny. Once you have measured your silage pits, counted those bales you can work out how much fodder you have for your herd and how long it will last for. An interactive programme that can be adjusted for silage results at a later date.
Farm Update
Francis Nolan, Coolcullen Future Farm 2025
Coolcullen, Co. Kilkenny 21st March '25
Milk - 29.27
Fat% - 4.5%
Protein% - 3.44%
SCC - 75
Milk Solids - 2.39
Comments
- Cows out by day & night, getting 5kg buffer after milking
- Sheds full up with calves hope to get clear in out TB test this week so we can sell some
Autumn build up of grass on heavy land- Francis Nolan Teagasc Glanbia Future Farm Kilkenny summary.
This video gives an overview of the farm & farm system. Francis explains his plans to do more reseeding over the next few years as well as improving soil fertility. Francis joined the Programme to grow more grass, improve soil fertility, while becoming more efficient & sustainable in the future.