Newford Farm update: another 22 cattle drafted for slaughter
A batch of 15 heifers recorded an average carcase weight of 326kg while the seven bullocks returned an average carcase weight of 367kg.
Farm programmes
The latest news and features from the Irish Farmers Journal farm programmes and demonstration farms.
Watch: The 140 yearling cattle are enjoying excellent grazing conditions while the calves have started to be weaned.
Watch: Declan Marren caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore farm for an update on grazing.
Watch: Declan Marren outlines the current grass situation on the demo farm as well as targets for yearling cattle over the coming weeks.
Watch: Don't miss your free 20-page supplement inside this week's Irish Farmers Journal. Focusing on all things dairy calf to beef, from purchasing calves, health management, grazing advice, completing budgets and taking a look at the markets for dairy beef.
Watch: Thrive programme manager Declan Marren looks at some common issues that occur in the calf rearing shed.
Watch: The Keating family in Mayo have just finished extending their calf rearing facilities and installed an automatic calf feeder.
Watch: In this live event we talk sheep systems, breeding, animal health and much more.Supported by AXA Insurance, ESB Networks and MSD.
Watch: Join us for the first session of the Tullamore Farm Virtual Series on Tuesday 23 March from 8.30pm on farmersjournal.ie and across social media. We talk sheep systems, breeding, animal health and much more. It’s FREE to watch and no pre-registration necessary . If you have a question for Darren Carty or the panel send them to webinar@farmersjournal.ie or text 086 836 6465
Dairylink Ireland: planning for the dry period in Monaghan
Frank Goodman will start to dry off cows at the end of November.
Plan for improved animal health
Animal health plans should be kept under review writes Dairylink programme adviser Aidan Cushnahan
Webinar: tillage input costs and returns for 2022
Stephen Robb and Andy Doyle are joined by industry specialists to discuss the challenges facing tillage farmers in 2022 in terms of rising input costs and their returns.
Webinar: harvest 2021 round up and crop area prospects
Stephen Robb and Siobhan Walsh are joined by industry specialists discuss 2021’s harvest results and look ahead to next year’s cropping area.
Newford update: best back end on record for grazing
Suckler cows have been retained outdoors until early November, while weanling heifers and bulls will remain outdoors for another few weeks, weather permitting.
Newford Farm update: 18 heifers drafted at 291kg average carcase weight
The heifers recorded an average conformation score of R= and an average fat score of 3=.
NISP webinar: navigating through a winter of higher feed costs
The webinar takes place on Thursday 25 November at 8pm and will include a virtual visit to the farm of Dermot McAleese, along with advice from CAFRE specialists on winter feeding programmes.
NI Sheep Programme: Positive start to breeding season
The breeding season is under way for the programme farmers operating in lowland areas. Kieran Mailey reports.
Thrive weekly update: 65% of stock finished off grass in 2021
This week's dairy calf-to-beef programme update reflects on performance at grass this year, while grazing continues for some of this year's calves on the demo farm.
Thrive weekly roundup: final grass cattle slaughtered and hitting winter targets
This week’s dairy-beef programme roundup looks at the kill sheet from the last cattle to be slaughtered off grass on the demo farm this year and outlines growth targets for the first winter period.
Newford Farm update: another 22 cattle drafted for slaughter
A batch of 15 heifers recorded an average carcase weight of 326kg while the seven bullocks returned an average carcase weight of 367kg.
Watch: rules for hedgerows in derogation
Farmers in a derogation should be following the requirements outlined for hedgerow management.
SPONSOREDNewford Farm update: another 22 cattle drafted for slaughter
A batch of 15 heifers recorded an average carcase weight of 326kg while the seven bullocks returned an average carcase weight of 367kg.
SPONSOREDTullamore Farm: what's in the weanling ration this winter?
Winter diets are now in full flow on Tullamore Farm, here we look at what is on the menu for weanling heifers and bulls for the next few months.
SPONSOREDWatch: rules for hedgerows in derogation
Farmers in a derogation should be following the requirements outlined for hedgerow management.
SPONSOREDTullamore Farm: managing cow body condition score this winter
Now that all the cows are housed, farm manager Shaun Diver has separated out cows according to body condition score and will feed accordingly to correct condition score ahead of calving.
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