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Signpost Programme Steering Group Meet
Signpost Programme Steering Group Meet The first meeting of the Signpost Programme Steering Group was held on Wednesday 28 July, in Teagasc Oak Park. The Signpost Programme is a collaborative programme to lead climate action by Irish farmers and their transition towards more sustainable farming systems. Read on for more The Signpost […]
10 August 2021
Vaccination programmes for calf to beef farms
Vaccination programmes for calf to beef farms Numerous challenges to calf health are encountered in the early stages of the animal’s life. Vaccines can be used to prevent disease. The Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef team has published a useful Fact Sheet on Vaccination programmes for calf to beef farms. See […]
10 August 2021
When a plan comes together
When a plan comes together There are many different kinds of plans and every farm family should have one. James McDonnell Financial specialist, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme outlines the Teagasc planning tools available to farmers to assist with financial, succession, time management or other planning options Farming is a risky business […]
10 August 2021
Focus turns to Building Grass for the Autumn
0 Focus turns to Building Grass for the Autumn John Greaney, Dairy Advisor on the Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme turns his focus to Building Grass for the Autumn as he outlines Autumn grazing targets and gives advice for high and lower stocked farms. John emphasises the importance of grass measuring and having a plan. […]
9 August 2021
Signpost Programme Farmer: Joe Carroll
0 Signpost Programme Farmer: Joe Carroll Meet Joe Carroll, one of our Signpost Programme Farmers. Joe milks 84 dairy cow herd on a 25.5 hectare milking block in Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. Joe is also a member of the Kerry Agribusiness Joint Programme. Challenges: The carbon footprint for his dairy enterprise is 0.90kg CO2e / […]
9 August 2021
Complete a Fodder Budget now to Correct Winter Silage Deficits
0 Complete a Fodder Budget now to Correct Winter Silage Deficits James Concannon, Walsh Scholar highlights that a fodder budget is an effective tool when it comes to quantifying fodder requirements for your farm this Winter. Now is the best time to take action regarding your Winter fodder so any deficits can be […]
8 August 2021
High Genetic Merit Belclare Sires Having the Desired Effect
0 High Genetic Merit Belclare Sires Having the Desired Effect Francis Gonley and his family run an all sheep farm on the outskirts of Sligo town. The farm is part of the Teagasc BETTER Farm Sheep Programme. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, reports the latest on sheep performance and farm plan progress. The […]
7 August 2021
Signpost Programme Farmer: Tomás O’Leary
0 Signpost Programme Farmer: Tomás O’Leary Meet Tomás O’Leary, one of our Signpost Programme Farmers. Tomás farms with his wife Eileen and children Míchéal, Yvonne and Sinead in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tomás operates a sheep enterprise alongside a contract rearing dairy heifer enterprise. Challenges: The farm is divided in 2 sections either side of […]
7 August 2021
National Farm Survey: Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet 2020
0 National Farm Survey: Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet 2020 The 2020 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on over 800 farms, representative of over 90,000 dairy, beef, sheep and tillage farms in Ireland. This factsheet covers data collected on single suckling enterprise. Download NFS2020 Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet PDF Background The 2020 Teagasc National […]
6 August 2021
Signpost Programme Update
0 Signpost Programme Update Our demonstration farmers are currently engaging with the National Farm Survey (NFS) recorders. This month’s research update is on the importance of getting soil pH right. Take a look at the warming stripes for Ireland from 1901 to 2020 National Farm Survey (NFS) recorders have been out and about […]
6 August 2021