Dairy
The Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2025 which is themed 'Pathways to Progress' is set to take place later this month.
The Teagasc National Dairy Conference will take place at Limerick Racecourse in Patrickwell, Co. Limerick on Wednesday, November 27.
Dairy News
The government is "committed" to maintaining the nitrates derogation past 2025, according to Minister Charlie McConalogue.
This year's Teagasc National Dairy Conference will take place on Wednesday, November 29 in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny.
The National Dairy Conferences are set to return as in-person events in early December, it has been announced today (Thursday, November 3).
Dairy Technical
Yesterday (Tuesday November 23) marked the first day of the Teagasc National Dairy Conference, which is being held virtually.
The efficient use of fertiliser nitrogen to improve sustainability was the key topic at the first Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference event.
The value of grass growth in spring and autumn was hammered home to those listening to this year’s Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference.
The use of protected urea has the potential to decouple greenhouse gas emissions from the use, the Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference heard.
Farmers can grow another 300-400kg more grass by just getting the slurry right, the audience of the Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference heard.
"Sustainability" is set to be at the forefront at this year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference, which is due to take place in December.
Agri-Business
Beef production from the dairy sector and possible alternatives such as sexed semen were a focus at the National Dairy Conference.
The National Dairy Conference kicked off this morning in Co. Cork, featuring a panel of experts in dairy both in Ireland and abroad.
The Teagasc National Dairy Conference is taking place at the Rochestown Park Hotel, and the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone.
Since the shackles of milk quotas were cast to one side, the Irish dairy herd has increased significantly.
The National Dairy Conference is set to take place on Tuesday, November 28, and Wednesday, November 29, Teagasc has announced.
'Teagasc fully recognises the additional challenges faced by milk producers in those areas of the country with heavier soils.'
Approximately 18,000 Irish farmers are now using the Teagasc eProfit Monitor programme, according to Teagasc.
Ireland needs a greater numbers of better educated young farmers, according to Director of Research at Teagasc, Frank O’Mara.
The 2016 Teagasc National Dairy Conference will provide dairy farmers with an opportunity to learn about new ideas.