PAT CASHMAN IRISH FARMERS JOURNAL
The first of the Teagasc Spring Dairy Seminar series was held in Mallow on Tuesday 20 January, with over 150 farmers attending.
At the event, a number of Teagasc researchers highlighted the urgency to improve dairy farm efficiency with a low milk price looming this year.
Managing output volatility, grassland management, heifer rearing and cashflow budgeting were all discussed.
Laurence Shalloo outlined how improving fertility and increased grazed-grass usage is even more important with a low milk price.
Stephen Butler identified areas to improve herd fertility this year, which could be worth €21,120 for an 80-cow herd.
Emer Kennedy discussed simple steps to get the best return from an investment in replacement stock, which can cost €25,000 for an 80-cow herd.
According to John Maher “cash is king” and he highlighted key areas that can be examined to improve cashflow this year.
Smaller groups led by local advisers allowed farmers to discuss possible cost savings that could improve cashflow, while learning from the collective experiences of 2009. To date, only 350 dairy profit monitors have been completed for 2014. The seminars are continuing over the next two weeks across the county.
Irish Farmers Journal dairy meetings
Next Monday (26 January) and Tuesday (27 January) there are four regional Irish Farmers Journal dairy meetings being held at Corrin Mart in Cork, Kilkenny, Cavan and Mayo (details listed below).
Learn about how others are managing at low milk prices and the advice they have for Irish dairy farmers.
26 January – Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Cork. From 11am until 1.30pm.26 January – NewPark Hotel, Kilkenny. From 7.30 until 10pm.27 January – Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan. 11am to 1.30pm.27 January –Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, Mayo. From 7.30 until 10pm.
PAT CASHMAN IRISH FARMERS JOURNAL
The first of the Teagasc Spring Dairy Seminar series was held in Mallow on Tuesday 20 January, with over 150 farmers attending.
At the event, a number of Teagasc researchers highlighted the urgency to improve dairy farm efficiency with a low milk price looming this year.
Managing output volatility, grassland management, heifer rearing and cashflow budgeting were all discussed.
Laurence Shalloo outlined how improving fertility and increased grazed-grass usage is even more important with a low milk price.
Stephen Butler identified areas to improve herd fertility this year, which could be worth €21,120 for an 80-cow herd.
Emer Kennedy discussed simple steps to get the best return from an investment in replacement stock, which can cost €25,000 for an 80-cow herd.
According to John Maher “cash is king” and he highlighted key areas that can be examined to improve cashflow this year.
Smaller groups led by local advisers allowed farmers to discuss possible cost savings that could improve cashflow, while learning from the collective experiences of 2009. To date, only 350 dairy profit monitors have been completed for 2014. The seminars are continuing over the next two weeks across the county.
Irish Farmers Journal dairy meetings
Next Monday (26 January) and Tuesday (27 January) there are four regional Irish Farmers Journal dairy meetings being held at Corrin Mart in Cork, Kilkenny, Cavan and Mayo (details listed below).
Learn about how others are managing at low milk prices and the advice they have for Irish dairy farmers.
26 January – Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Cork. From 11am until 1.30pm.26 January – NewPark Hotel, Kilkenny. From 7.30 until 10pm.27 January – Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan. 11am to 1.30pm.27 January –Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, Mayo. From 7.30 until 10pm. 
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