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Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd

A special webinar by Teagasc on the use of the latest breeding technologies in the suckler herd took place last week. Adam Woods writes.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 April 2025

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What’s the plan for disease control in 2025?

What’s the plan for disease control in 2025?

NEWS 2 April 2025

Top 10 dairy-beef calf rearing tips

Top 10 dairy-beef calf rearing tips

MANAGEMENT 26 March 2025

Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

CROPS 19 March 2025

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

FODDER 19 March 2025

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Nitrates derogation calculator

Mart price calculator

Heifer weight calculator

What's in your ration?

Fodder calculator

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Grass+ Dairy: sluggish grass growth could lead to trouble

Grass+ Dairy: sluggish grass growth could lead to trouble

Regrowths on the first grazed paddocks are very lack lustre, and could spell trouble when it comes to the second round, write Thomas Condon.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 February 2025

Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds

Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds

Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Know your limits on fertiliser

Know your limits on fertiliser

Farmers should look at the fertiliser recommendations and ensure they are applying the right amounts.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?

Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?

Herbicide resistance is likely to continue to challenge growers, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROP PROTECTION 26 February 2025

'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus

'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus

John O’Loughlin spoke about phosphorus uptake and build up at the recent Irish Tillage and Land Use spring workshop.

SOILS 26 February 2025

Cutting back on nitrogen on forward crops

Cutting back on nitrogen on forward crops

This year farmers are being advised to cut back on nitrogen to reduce disease levels on crops. A change from recent years, writes Siobhan Walsh.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Top tips for rearing dairy calves

Top tips for rearing dairy calves

Whether rearing dairy calves born on the farm, or buying dairy beef calves, keeping calves healthy is the number one priority, writes Aidan Brennan

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 February 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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