Signpost Events 2022
Signpost Farm Walks 2022
Thursday, 24th March | 11am
On the farm of Kevin and Enda Farrell, Corobola, Carrickedmond, Ballymahon, Co. Longford. Eircode: N39 KR98.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Grassland management
- Fertiliser advice
- Breeding management
Tuesday, 29th March | 11am
On the farm of Peadar O'Driscoll, Reenmurragha, Churchcross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Eircode: P81 NX61.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Grass
- Breeding
- Clover
Wednesday, 30th March | 11am
On the farm of Padraig Cunnane, Gurteen, Bandon, Co. Cork. Eircode: P72 P298.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Grass
- Breeding
- Clover
Tuesday, 5th April | 11am
On the farm of William Dennehy, Killentierna, Currow, Co. Kerry. Eircode: V93 HR25.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Clover incorporation
- Breeding management
Tuesday, 5th April | 11am
On the farm of Donal Kavanagh, Carrigeen, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow. Eircode: W91 YD25.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Farm Overview
Review of breeding plans and policies with host farmer and plans for the future - New updates on sire advice, bull teams, dairy calf index, sex semen
- Importance of milk recording, calving reports and using that data for the herd plus herd health
- Breeding for the Future Herd and Sustainability
Thursday, 7th April | 11am
On the farm of Sean & Diarmuid Fitzgerald, Cratloe, Co. Clare. Eircode: V95 EP9F.
Topics discussed during the farm included:
- Clover incorporation
- Breeding management
Thursday, 7th April | 11am
On the farm of Shay Ryan, Rochestown, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Eircode: Y34 FY00
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Farm Overview
Review of breeding plans and policies with host farmer and plans for the future - New updates on sire advice, bull teams, dairy calf index, sex semen
- Importance of milk recording, calving reports and using that data for the herd plus herd health
- Breeding for the Future Herd and Sustainability
Friday, 8th April | 11am
On the farm of John & Brendan Walsh, Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E21 T938.
Topics discussed during the farm walk include:
- Clover incorporation
- Breeding management
Tuesday, 12th April | 11am
On the farm of Sean Barry, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick. Eircode: V94 W447.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Clover incorporation
- Breeding management
Wednesday, 13th April | 11am
On the farm of Joe Carroll, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. Eircode: V92 XN67.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Clover incorporation
- Breeding management
Thursday, 14th April | 11am
On the farm of Jimmy Cotter, Leades, Coachford, Co Cork. Eircode: P12 DA58.
Topics discussed during the farm walk included:
- Clover incorporation
- Breeding management