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New simulators provide opportunity to practice lambing skills safely
New simulators provide opportunity to practice lambing skills safely An investment of €320,000 in seven ewe simulators for use by students completing agricultural training courses has been announced by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Michael Healy-Rae TD. The […]
12 March 2025
Listen: Tips for the lambing shed
Listen: Tips for the lambing shed Niall Conaty from Ballyhaise Agricultural College joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss practical tips for the lambing shed. Topics covered include setup, pen layout, group pens and dedicated areas for problem cases, and Niall offers insights on streamlining tasks to reduce workload […]
11 March 2025
Getting the timing right when applying nutrients
Getting the timing right when applying nutrients Results of soil tests analysed by Teagasc shows there’s a clear need to focus on soil fertility on dairy farms. In this article, Signpost Programme Advisor, Liam Quinn explains why the timing of nutrient applications is important to maximise grass growth. Throughout 2024, Teagasc analysed […]
11 March 2025
Time to turn priority stock out to grass
Time to turn priority stock out to grass March is a crucial time to maximise grass in the diet and beef farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of improved weather and ground conditions to get priority stock out to grass. This message came from Grass10 Programme Advisor, Niamh Doyle who joined […]
11 March 2025
Cork and Kildare students awarded Dairygold bursaries at UCC
Cork and Kildare students awarded Dairygold bursaries at UCC UCC students Sarah Shannon, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, and Katy Halpin, Colbinstown, Co. Kildare, have been awarded the 2025 Dairygold Co-Operative Society bursary for 2025. Available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC), the degree programme has […]
11 March 2025
Spring fertiliser and grazing management tips for sheep farms
Spring fertiliser and grazing management tips for sheep farms From a management, cost and labour point of view, turning ewes out to grass as they lamb with minimal supplementary feeding must be the aim on sheep farms, Dr. Philip Creighton tells us more. All going according to plan and having started your […]
11 March 2025
The role of nutrition and genetics in milk protein concentration this spring
The role of nutrition and genetics in milk protein concentration this spring Ruminant Nutrition Specialist, Aisling Claffey takes a closer look at the factors influencing milk protein concentration this spring, and identifies ways in which farmers can limit the drop. Milk protein concentration will be at its lowest as the cow approaches […]
10 March 2025
A calving and grazing update from Future Farmer, David Fennelly
A calving and grazing update from Future Farmer, David Fennelly Teagasc/Tírlan Future Farm programme farmer, David Fennelly joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss how the busy calving period is progressing, and he outlines his grazing management to date. David also explains how he will manage the coming weeks […]
10 March 2025
Maximise your sheep farm’s potential with the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme
Maximise your sheep farm’s potential with the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme Are you a sheep farmer looking to improve your business using the latest technology? Teagasc is inviting expressions of interest for the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your farm for a sustainable future. This programme […]
10 March 2025
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, but Teagasc is here to help and committed to supporting owners throughout the recovery process, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcome for their forests. John Casey tells us more about the […]
10 March 2025