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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar Series

George Ramsbottom - Dairy SpecialistJoin George Ramsbotton for the 'Let's Talk Dairy' webinars Thursday mornings at 10am. Get timely, relevant and practical advice to help you make better management decisions on your dairy farm. George will facilitate the webinars with guest presenters focusing on various topics of interest weekly as well as a lively discussion between attendees and the presenters. There will be an opportunity for you to pose your questions to each week’s presenters. 

Register for the series of Let's Talk Dairy Webinars here

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Upcoming Webinars


March 2023

Thursday, 30th - Tirlán Focus Farmer update - start of second rotation - Steven Fitzgerald, dairy farmer


Previous Webinars 

March 2023

Kerry Monitor Farms update - 1/3 through first rotation - 3 March

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Denis Brassil, Teagasc to give an update on the Kerry Monitor Farms where 1/3 are through their first rotation.

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Less than 100 SCC in first 100 days - 9 March

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc to discuss less than 100 Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in the first 100 days.

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Progressing through the spring and finishing off the final rotation - 16 March

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Eamon Fagan, Westmeath dairy farmer to discuss progressing through the spring and finishing off the final rotation.

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Nutrition of the spring calving cow ahead of breeding - 23 March

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc to discuss the nutrition of the spring calving cow ahead of breeding.

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February 2023

Supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation - 2 February

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom was joined by Mike Dineen, Teagasc to discuss supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation.

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A review of dry matter intake in cows in early lactation - 9 February

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom was joined by Mike Egan, Teagasc to give a review of dry matter intake in cows in early lactation.

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Spring grazing at Lyons Estate - 16 February

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Niall Walsh, Technologist at UCD Lyons Estate to get an update on spring grazing at Lyons Estate.

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Spring grazing at Johnstown Castle - 23 February

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Aidan Lawless, Dairy Unit Manager, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss spring grazing at Johnstown Castle.

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January 2023

Milk feeding guidelines for young calves - 5 January

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Emer Kennedy, Teagasc to discuss milk feeding guidelines for young calves.

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Managing scouring calves - 12 January

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Catherine McAloon, Vet in UCD's Herd Health Group to discuss managing scouring calves.

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Housing guidelines for young calves - 19 January

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss housing guidelines for young calves.

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Best practice around weaning - 26 January

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses best practice around weaning.

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Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Thinking of Dairy Farming? Get the Basics Right

Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Specialist presented a four part Let's Talk Dairy Special Series which was open to everyone from new entrants to established dairy farmers, whether learning a new skill or honing an existing one. 

Date Topic
Monday, 9 November New entrant case study - Peter Hamm and Padraig Foley
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Monday, 16 November
Understanding EBI and Sourcing the right stock
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Monday, 30 November
Grazing infrastructure and reseeding plans
 
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Monday, 7 December
Farmyard infrastructure design and building a capital budget
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Monday, 25 January Robotics
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Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series

Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist will be joined by Marion Beecher, Teagasc; Nollaig Heffernan, Independent Management Consultant and guest farmer participants throughout the Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series. This webinar is run on a Thursday at 10am.

 

Date Topic
Thursday, 5 November
Making the industry/your farm an attractive place to work
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Thursday, 19 November
Working Efficiently
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Thursday, 3 December Managing your time to maximum effect
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Thursday, 7 January
Using a Yearly Planner to Organise Yourself
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