Dairy
Signpost Photo Competition
We are inviting you to submit photos, capturing the actions that you are taking to reduce emissions on your farms.
12 October 2022
Signpost Sustainability Week 2022
Signpost Sustainability Week 2022 takes place from Friday, 14 October - Friday, 21 October 2022. This week will focus on 'Farming for a Better Future' with a series of public in person and virtual events.
11 October 2022
Autumn grazing and establishing grass clover swards
Tipperary Grass10 farmers John and Brendan Walsh have incorporated clover into 63% of their grassland. They are planning to increase this to 80% by 2025. At the farm walk on this farm on October 4th they shared information on what they have done to date and their experience with clover.
10 October 2022
The impact of selecting cows using the economic breeding index on methane output
A major challenge facing the agricultural industry is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
10 October 2022
Indoor management of weanling replacement heifers
Housing time is a great time to separate the lighter heifers for preferential treatment over the winter. This is important to ensure that they reach the target weight required for successful rearing. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, gives us more detail.
10 October 2022
Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Autumn Grass Targets - Where are we now?
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 29 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses Autumn Grass Targets - where are we now?.
10 October 2022
Sustainability measures on the Walsh Family Farm
John and Brendan Walsh were the winners of the Grassland Farmer of the Year 2021 in the Clover/Sustainability Category. At the recent farm walk on October 4th they gave detailed information on the measures they have taken to make their farm more sustainable.
10 October 2022
Signpost Featured Farmers - Raymond Goggin
Raymond Goggin is farming at Templemartin, Bandon Co Cork with his wife Delia. They have three children Cian, Conor and Aoibhinn.
09 October 2022
Expert Animal Health Speakers visit Agricultural Colleges
Animal Health and Welfare has long been an important part of the Teagasc student curriculum. This October, Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are conducting a tour of colleges with expert speakers
07 October 2022
Grazing Management and Soil Health on the Walsh Farm
John and Brendan Walsh & family were the 2021 Clover & Sustainability winners in the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition. They farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary.
07 October 2022
John & Brendan Walsh - About The Farm
John and Brendan Walsh & family were the 2021 Clover & Sustainability winners in the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition. They farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, milking 153 cows along with replacements & beef animals.
06 October 2022
Dairy Calf to Beef Course
Teagasc will be commencing a new advanced dairy calf to beef course for new and existing dairy calf to beef farmers who wish to upskill and learn what it takes to run an economically and environmentally sustainable dairy calf to beef system.
06 October 2022
Grass10 Newsletter 4th October
In this week's Grass10 newsletter, get updates from PastureBase Ireland on predicted grass growth and rainfall. Get information on the grass situation for PastureBase dairy and beef farmers. Get other advice and updates from the Grass10 team.
05 October 2022
Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) – all you need to know
Austin Callaghan, Teagasc Advisor is on this week’s The Beef Edge podcast with some key advice to help apply for ACRES and to complete your plan. The major difference in ACRES compared to previous agri-environment schemes will be the change from action-based payments to results-based payments.
05 October 2022
Improving accuracy in breeding
Information derived from analyses of livestock DNA has proven to be more accurate than traditional pedigree information, providing benefits to breeding.
05 October 2022
Teagasc Annual Report and 2021 Financial Statements
“We had a blend of remote working and staff attending at their place of work, and using both, allowed us to deliver a full research, advisory and education programme during 2021”, according to Professor Frank O Mara, Teagasc Director.
04 October 2022
What the changes coming in January mean for dry cow treatment
Willie Buckley, Veterinary Surgeon at Riverview Veterinary Group in Bandon, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the January change in legislation that now means that blanket dry cow antibiotic use is a thing of the past.
04 October 2022
Liver Fluke on Farms
Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare, writes about The liver fluke parasite which affects cattle, sheep and goats.
04 October 2022
Body Condition Score in Late Lactation
Getting cows to the correct body condition score (BCS) at calving is one of the most important tasks for dairy farmers. Trouble-free calving, good conception rates, reduced culling and better milk solids production are all linked to this simple measure.
03 October 2022
Impact of price inflation on agricultural incomes now becoming clearer
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides an update on the forecast average margins and incomes that will be achieved across the agricultural sector in Ireland in 2022.
03 October 2022
Helping dairy farmers meet the challenges of sustainability
With ever increasing pressure on dairy farmers to meet the challenges of sustainability and with greenhouse gas emissions currently to the fore, what work is being carried out to support dairy production systems?
03 October 2022
Everything you need to know about installing solar panels on your farm
Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist, answers all your questions about solar panels: where do you put them, what type do your get, can you get a grant, are they tax-deductible, do you need planning permission, how do you export to the grid?
03 October 2022
Meet the Farmer - John O'Donoghue
John and Annette are farming beside the Bandon River in Ballinadee with their family Paddy, Ciara, Aine and Jack.
01 October 2022
Organic Beef Open Day - Red clover silage
Red clover silage swards can produce high yields without the need for chemical N inputs due to its ability to fix in excess of 200 kg N/ha. Nicky Byrne and Donall Fahy write about some of the benefits of red clover.
29 September 2022
Teagasc Sustainability Week 2022
The Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Week will take place from 14 - 21 October. The theme of Sustainability Week 2022 is 'Farming for a Better Future', when a series of public in person and virtual events will take place.
29 September 2022
Grassland Farmer of the Year - John & Brendan Walsh
John and Brendan Walsh & family were the 2021 Clover & Sustainability winners in the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition. They farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, milking 153 cows. The Walshes, are hosting a farm walk on their farm on Tuesday October 4th and everyone is welcome.
29 September 2022
Grass10 Newsletter - 27th September 2022
Farm cover has continued to build this week. Grass growth will slow down with cooler temperatures and rain forecast. Growth predictions are ranging from 35-50 KgDM/ha. Get more tips on managing your grass below
28 September 2022
Change of finishing strategy after summer drought
DairyBeef 500 Campaign participant Shane Cranny operates a calf to beef system, just outside Myshall, Co. Carlow, where approximately 100 autumn born bull calves are purchased annually and carried to beef as steers at 24 months.
28 September 2022
Teagasc targeting a September 2023 start for a range of Land-based Apprenticeship Programmes
At the National Ploughing Championships last week the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris welcomed the impending change in legislation that will allow apprenticeships in an area of agriculture, horticulture, or fishing.
28 September 2022
Transferring the Family Farm Clinics
To help you prepare for succession planning Teagasc is hosting six clinics across the country. These clinics are designed to help farm families through the process of and all aspects that need to be considered when transferring the family farm.
27 September 2022