Dairy Technical
Investments for dairy farms in 2023
Although most farmers will not be able to make significant investments in infrastructure on their farms this year, some should...
Grazing Infrastructure
Dairy Technical
Grazing season 2022: Knowing when to call it a day
The 2022 grazing season will be remembered by most for the challenges it posed at different times of the year....
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Service of automatic calf feeder is 'top class' - Tipperary farmer
Ned Kelly, a seasoned farmer from Ballycommon, Co. Tipperary reflects on his six-year journey with the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Growth good, but grazing tricky
Grass growth is predicted to drop significantly this coming week, much the same prediction as last week. Some farms on...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Significant drop in growth rates
Heavily rainfall over the recent days has seen grass growth rates greatly reduce on farms. As winter-like weather conditions begin...
Dairy Technical
Grazing management during wet conditions
The heavy rain experienced by many parts of the country over the weekend has made grazing management this autumn more...
Dairy Technical
Investments for improved grazing infrastructure
Grazing infrastructure plays a key role on dairy farms as it allows farmers to maximise the benefits of grazed grass...
Dairy Technical
Investments for dairy farms in 2022
Dairy farms in 2022 have experienced record-high input prices, however margins have appeared to be quite good this year too....
Dairy Technical
Autumn grazing getting infrastructure in place
Most dairy farmers have begun setting up their farms for autumn grazing, after a year of challenging grazing conditions on...
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Bord Bia audit advice for suckler farmers
In 2023, over 9,000 new members joined the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS), primarily to fulfill...
Dairy Technical
Jobs to tick off the farm to-do list
This time of year offers farmers the chance to get some jobs on their farm to-do list started – or...
Dairy Technical
Lameness issues begin to appear on farms
Lameness is a serious welfare issue affecting almost every dairy farm in the country. Lameness issues on farms are likely...
Buildings
Infrastructure focus: Going the extra step to improve cow flow and comfort in Co. Wexford
Springtime is the busiest period of the year for dairy farmers. With the calving season in full swing, it can...
Dairy
Infrastructure throwback: Bringing a football pitch to a dairy farm in Co. Meath
Prevention is always better than cure; but, today we will be taking a look back at a dairy farmer –...
Dairy
Do you know if your cows are getting enough water?
While dairy cow numbers have increased on some farms, drinking troughs in many cases have not. As a result, drinking...
Dairy
'The cows took to them like a duck to water'
Insufficient farm infrastructure is one of the main causes of lameness in dairy herds. This could be anything from poor...
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Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Grass
Getting the basics right when it comes to grazing infrastructure
Profitable beef production in Ireland is based on the use of high quantities of quality grass to produce beef at...
Beef
A focus on grazing infrastructure at BEEF 2018
Crowds descended on Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath, for this year’s BEEF 2018 open day; one of the key focuses on...
Grass
Does it pay to invest in grazing infrastructure?
In order for expansion to be successful, Teagasc says, there will be a requirement for significant investment on many farms....
Grass
How much does a paddock system cost and what will my return be?
Paddock systems do not have to be expensive; the cheapest system will work the finest. This was a key message...