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Beef management: managing grass, worming and weaning dairy beef calves

Martin Merrick gives advice on grassland management as growth increases above demand, thinking critically about worming and the correct protocol on weaning dairy beef stock.

MANAGEMENT 29 April 2026

Beef management: managing grass, worming and weaning dairy beef calves

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Spring has finally sprung on Tullamore Farm

Spring has finally sprung on Tullamore Farm

TULLAMORE FARM 22 April 2026

Wilting - get the basics right

Wilting - get the basics right

NEWS 22 April 2026

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

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Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Martin Merrick gives advice on grass management amid a mixed spring, preparation for breeding and vaccination ahead of breeding and turn out.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Beef Management Notes: vasectomised bulls, bull fertility and TB

Beef Management Notes: vasectomised bulls, bull fertility and TB

Where planning to use a vasectomised bull then the procedure should be carried out at least eight weeks before the bull is required

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Beef Management: reseeding, slurry application and supplementing

Beef Management: reseeding, slurry application and supplementing

Where the period from calving to turnout is short, cow body condition is good and silage quality is ok then there is generally little need to supplement.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Calf care series week six: good rearing principles and weaning tips

Calf care series week six: good rearing principles and weaning tips

The stage from birth to weaning is critical in a calf’s life as failure to hit weight and performance targets will have knock on consequences that are hard to rectify

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Beef Management: silage ground grazing, fertiliser requirements and hygiene

Beef Management: silage ground grazing, fertiliser requirements and hygiene

Martin Merrick discusses what is the best option for farmers who have yet to graze silage ground, the fertiliser requirements of this ground as well as disease build up with a delayed turn out.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

The maximum crude protein content of 14% in concentrates fed to grazing animals aged two years and upwards comes into play on 15 April but higher inclusion rates can be sanctioned.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Farmers attending an early spring grass workshop held by Teagasc Roscommon / Longford were advised to capitalise on any opportunity to turn out stock and drive performance at a lower cost

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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