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Increasing carcass weight, conformation and achieving a faster finish in Co. Waterford
Farming in Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, Richard Long finishes both early maturing and continental calves originating from the dairy herd and...
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'You can go to all the meetings, but unless you implement the advice, it's no good'
The second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef programme was launched earlier this week, Tuesday, April 9,...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme launched
The second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Dairy Calf to Beef Programme was launched at a function in the...
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Full house in Tullamore for Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme launch
There is a full house in the Tullamore Court Hotel tonight – Tuesday, April 9 – for the launch of...
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Band of brothers: Why this beef farmer influenced his dairy siblings on sire selection
Farming in Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, Richard Long finishes both early maturing and continental calves originating from the dairy herd and...
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120 calves sourced; turnout achieved; and grazing in full swing in Co. Kildare
Farming on the Kildare/Carlow border, just outside Castledermot, Peter Byrne and his family run a dairy calf-to-beef operation in conjunction...
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Teagasc Green Acres eProfit Monitors: Where are the farms starting at?
Looking at the 2018 eProfit monitor results for each of the 14 new demonstration calf-to-beef farms, the first thing that...
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Meet the newly-appointed Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef advisors
The aim of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme is to have a net margin of €500/ha excluding...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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'We need to spread 1-1.2 million tonnes of lime annually'
The power of lime is often underestimated on beef farms in Ireland. By correcting soil pH, it has the potential...
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Factors to be considered when it comes to feeding dairy-beef calves
On dairy calf-to-beef farms, there are many things to consider when it comes to feeding calves to ensure the best...
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Providing the perfect environment for calves in Co. Kilkenny
There are many factors that farmers should consider when it comes to housing for their calves. These include: ventilation; dryness;...
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Why relationships with dairy farmers are the key for calf-to-beef finishers
Purchasing calves direct from dairy farmers can have many benefits for calf-to-beef finishers. Firstly, beef farmers know the health status...
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Purchasing 180 calves from local dairy farms in Co. Kilkenny
Farming just outside Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, father-and-son duo Thomas and Peter O’Hanrahan run a dairy calf-to-beef enterprise on 230ac of...
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Grazing conditions excellent and all yearlings out in Co. Meath
The recent spell of good weather has allowed farmers to make use of the favourable grazing conditions and get stock...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Don't miss the opportunity to soil sample
David Argue – Teagasc Green Acres Advisor As spring approaches, many farmers will be keen to get out into the...
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5 factors contributing to profitable dairy-beef production
Dr. Doreen Corridan – Munster Cattle Breeding Group Expansion in the dairy herd has resulted in an increase of 414,000...
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Top of the agenda in Co. Westmeath: Purchasing calves and focusing on grass
Farming in Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath, Irvine Allen has been running a dairy calf-to-beef operation for the past eight...
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How much should beef farmers pay for bull calves from the dairy herd?
Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. Since the quotas were abolished in 2015, the national...