Dairy Technical
Are you on target for your autumn grazing plan?
The first of September is fast approaching and traditionally, it is the day that signalled the return of schools, but...
Grazing Management
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: A return to more normal levels expected
Most areas have now experienced an adequate amount of rainfall to correct the soil moisture deficits (SMD) – which will...
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RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy Technical
Grass advice: Early management of your reseed
After a wet spring, the recent good weather has given many farmers the opportunity to reseed some of their poor...
Grass
Some of the factors affecting grass growth
The amount of grass that is grown on a farm is influenced by a range of factors, with each year...
Dairy Technical
Setting and achieving grazing targets for April
As cows enter the second rotation, dairy farmers should set themselves key grazing targets, and monitor their progress regularly. That’s...
Beef Technical
Grass advice: 3 tips to aid the grazing season on beef farms
The grazing season is at mixed stages across the country, due to weather conditions and land type. Some farmers have...
Green Acres
'Weather conditions resulted in variable start to grazing season' - Green Acres farmer
It is clear how the weather impacted on the start of the grazing season for many beef farmers and one...
Beef
Wet weather challenges the turnout of lighter cattle on beef farms
With the wet weather returning over the past week, the wind and rain proved to be hard on stock that...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Dairy
Spring grazing: The 3 main aims
On a recent Teagasc webinar, Donal Patton, a dairy research technologist, based in Teagasc Ballyhaise, outlined the practicalities of spring...
Dairy
How much grass should I offer freshly-calved cows?
The grazing season will soon be starting on many farms, so to ensure farmers have enough grass to make it...
Dairy
Grass growth: Could be time to pull the plug
While some farmers are continuing to graze, others have been forced to house animals due to the extremely heavy rain...
Dairy
Fertiliser: Now is your chance to take the bull by the horns
Determination is key to getting the fertiliser out in these difficult spreading conditions. The second round is fast approaching and...
Grass
Don't let rain scupper June grazing
Met Eireann is forecasting unsettled weather for the coming days and, after the rain of late, grazing conditions may be...
Sheep
How to manage grass to ensure lambs gain enough weight before weaning
The performance of lambs tends to decline during the last four weeks in advance of weaning, according to Teagasc’s Dr...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
