Dairy

Clonakilty Dairy Farm Update - September 2021

James Daunt, Dairy teacher, provides the September update on Dairying at Clonakilty Agricultural College. He talks about dairy cow scanning results, September Milk production figures and paddock closing in a short video here
13 November 2021

New National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre announced

A new National Agricultural Sustainability Research & Innovation Centre (NASRIC) is to be established at Teagasc Johnstown Castle. Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD has announced that DAFM is providing Teagasc with the required funding (€9m)
12 November 2021

Timoleague Catchment Research entering a new phase

The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) has been conducting research and farm advice, recording water quality, quality and weather data in Timoleague, West-Cork since 2009. As Timoleague Catchment Research is entering a new phase, Oisín Coakley, ACP Advisor brings us an update
12 November 2021

Decision time for Dairy Beef finishers- Feed or store?

The vast majority of 18-21 month old beef cattle have been housed at this stage. Alan Dillon, Teagasc Beef Specialist, answers the question on which stock to feed on to finish and which to store for a grass kill next summer/autumn. He advises weighing post housing as an obvious first step.
10 November 2021

Grass10 Newsletter - 9th November 2021

In this Grass10 newsletter see PastureBase Ireland data for the week for Dairy, Beef and Sheep farms, Elodie Ruelle’s MoSt grass growth prediction model, grazing tips, reviewing Pasturebase reports, Dairy farmer Dara Killeen keeping grass in the diet, JP Hammersley's update and upcoming webinars
10 November 2021

Creating Our Future

I’m sure you have seen or heard ads for the Creating Our Future initiative, which is a campaign being run by the government of Ireland to find out from the public what they think we should be doing scientific research on in the future.
09 November 2021

Today's Farm - November/December 2021

The November/December edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online. There is a focus on business, production, environment and countryside issues. Organic farming is highlighted. Reducing the risk of TB, winter milk diets and lowering emissions are among the topics covered.
09 November 2021

Introducing the National Dairy Conference 2021

The National Dairy Conference is at Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork and at Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th November respectively. Focusing on environmentally sustainable dairying, Specialist, George Ramsbottom, introduces farmer speakers Kevin Moran, Galway & Ger Pardy, Offaly
08 November 2021

Generating bioplastics using haemoglobin from blood

On “10 Things to Know About … Blood”, airing tonight, Monday, 8 November, on RTÉ One Television at 8:30pm, presenter Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin will meet Teagasc Researchers, Dr Anne Maria Mullen and Dr Carlos Alvarez, who have developed a method to generate bioplastics using haemoglobin from blood.
08 November 2021

Dairy Newsletter - November 2021

This month's Dairy Newsletter includes information on: farm mapping; housing checks for November; knowing your carbon footprint; Teagasc National Dairy Conference; managing weanling replacement heifers this winter; and the fundamentals of a successful dry period.
08 November 2021

Are improved environmental efficiencies compatible with farm profit?

Joe Patton, Teagasc’s Head of Dairy KT, joins Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s episode of The Dairy Edge, to consider whether improving environmental efficiencies on Irish dairy farms is compatible with profitability.
08 November 2021

Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Selective Dry Cow Therapy

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on 21st October, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by vet Willie Buckley and Finola McCoy from Animal Health Ireland (AHI) to discuss selective dry cow therapy.
08 November 2021

Agriculture Climate Targets Challenging but Achievable

Teagasc is committed to continue its research and advisory programme supporting farmers to meet the reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions set in the Government’s Climate Action Plan.
07 November 2021

Making the most of what you have!

Here Bernie Leahy, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway considers The Parable of the Talents in the Bible, and likens it to Teagasc initiatives such as Signpost Programme and Farm Diversification which encourage farmers to be efficient, not wasteful, changing practices for the sake of the environment
07 November 2021

Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter November 2021

This months newsletter provides a guide to the actions beef farmers can take to reduce emissions on their farm, including 2 Signpost Farmers, Alex McCarthy (Dairy) & John Barry (Beef), outlining their carbon footprint; A guide & link to the Dairy Energy Decision Support Tool; research update & more
06 November 2021

Have you considered a career in agriculture? - Webinar

Have you considered a career in agriculture? You may be interested in this webinar, held as part of NEFERTITI Farm Attractiveness Week, which takes place from November 7th to 12th. Register for the webinar, taking place on Tuesday, 9th November at 2pm here.
05 November 2021

Signpost Programme Farm Walk: Patrick & Paula O’Hanlon, Kerry

Patrick & Paula O’Hanlon's farm in Tarbert, is one of five farms in Co. Kerry partaking in the Teagasc Signpost Programme. A farm walk was held recently on their farm. Méabh Dore, Teagasc Dairy advisor recounts the most notable changes on the farm and the biggest learning outcomes from the day here
03 November 2021

Grass10 Newsletter - 2nd November 2021

In this Grass10 newsletter see PastureBase Ireland data for the week for Dairy, Beef and Sheep farms, grazing tips, plus plans to stretch grass and reach closing targets. Farmers Larry & Conor Murphy and Pat Collins have updates on their progress. Get the Pasturebase new farm mapping tool and more
03 November 2021

Getting Ready for Winter Housing

A fine autumn has resulted in increased grass growth and good grazing conditions on farms. However, with the recent change in weather the focus has now turned to housing for the winter. Aoife Forde, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare has a few key points on housing here
02 November 2021

Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load

Last week was European Week for Safety & Health at Work themed: ‘Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load’ - part of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2020-22. Francis Bligh & John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists take this opportunity to advise on avoiding work-related injury on the farm
02 November 2021

Antimicrobial resistance to feature on ‘10 Things to Know About’ TV Programme

The TV programme, ‘10 Things to Know About … Outdoor Living’, which will broadcast tonight at 8.30PM on RTÉ One will address the topic of Antimicrobial resistance. Teagasc Food Safety researcher, Dr Kaye Burgess will discuss the AREST project - focused on antimicrobial resistance and the environment
01 November 2021

Feed plan for winter milk herds

Creating a winter feed plan that delivers the best economic return has always been well debated but never more than now given the 20% increase in concentrate costs in the last number of months. James Dunne, Dairy Specialist, Teagasc Ballyhaise has advice on feeding the freshly calved cow this winter
01 November 2021

The research into what leads to success or failure when using sealer-only at dry off

On this week’s episode of The Dairy Edge podcast, Clare Clabby joins Emma-Louise Coffey to discuss the research that has been carried out on selective dry cow therapy.
01 November 2021

Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Winter housing

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses appropriate winter housing facilities.
01 November 2021

Science Week 2021 - The Festival of Farming and Food

We invite you to join us for an unmissable series of virtual and in-person events for Science Week 2021, which takes place from 7 November to 14 November, as part of ‘The Festival of Farming and Food’, run by Teagasc.
31 October 2021

Get to Know Your Soil Fertility

It is well known that grass is the cheapest source of feed on our farms. It is up to 3 times cheaper than silage and up to 5 times cheaper than concentrates. Advisor Patricia Lynch gives information on the importance of soil sampling to optimise grassland performance.
30 October 2021

Grass Growth Prediction - more farmers now predicting

The number of farms where grass growth predictions are conducted using the Teagasc MoSt Grass Growth Model has increased to 78 in recent weeks. The increased number ensures a larger diversity of farms and better coverage across the country. Researcher Dr Elodie Ruelle is leading the project.
29 October 2021

Delivering on sustainability

As part of Moorepark 21 Teagasc researchers and specialists prepared detailed papers on the theme Irish Dairying - Delivering Sustainably. Researcher Laurence Shalloo's paper was 'Delivering on sustainability' . Read a summary of the paper below.
29 October 2021

Teagasc Green Acres Newsletter: Issue 7

This issue of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme e-Newsletter has an update on Richard Long's farm; key management tips; meal supplementation and silage quality; and winter housing.
28 October 2021

Organic Dairy Farm Open Day on the banks of the River Barrow

Joe & Alicia Whitty have been farming organically for 14 years now, but the biggest change to their farming system came in 2015 when they converted their mixed beef/pigs and tillage operation to organic dairying. The Whitty family hold an organic farm walk on Wednesday November 3rd at 11am.
28 October 2021