These figures are a guide and are for information purposes only. The stepbystep approach used by the teagasc team in taking the reader through from the fundamentals of soil structure, to soil management and then on to the various drainage options works a treat. Calf housing calf rearing manual chapter 6 youtube. The isis project is funded under the environmental protection agency strive research. Writers of profitable beef production and profitable farming of. The only other sector of irish agriculture of a similar size is the dairy sector. The national farm survey nfs has been conducted by teagasc on an annual basis since 1 972. Much effort has been given to land management aimed at reducing the impact of excess water on land. Pdf teagasc national farm survey 2011 researchgate.
The plan should result in a relatively simple system with. Irish farming provides the key input to the irish meat processing industry. Choosing a production system and farm plan which is a good match for the farm offers the best prospect for profitability. The content of the teagasc beef manual is built on rigorous scientific research and sound business principles which each reader can apply to his farms unique business and physical circumstances. Teagasc suckler beef research and demonstration herds. It is certainly nota book where you start at the beginning and read through to the end. Significantly, the manual also contains a detailed analysis of the economic benefits to be accrued from an effective drainage programme. However, this manual is concerned with the smaller operators. Calves need lean dry bedding, a draught free environment.
Excess surface water can lead to overland flow, which can run from land through the drainage. Adequate nutrition and housing throughout all stages of life are important to produce cattle that meet market specification. The teagasc dairy manual is designed to be a userfriendly source of practical information for anyone with an interest in the business of producing milk. The irish soil information system isis project was established in 2008, following a comprehensive inventory of irish soil data compiled by daly and fealy 2007 which highlighted that soil data coverage of ireland was incomplete in both detail and extent. Maximise utilisation of grazed grass in beef production to meet market demands of the future a report for nuffield ireland by eddie kehoe 20 nuffield scholar. Dip into the contents to answer questions as they arise during the year. Feeding growing and finishing cattle for better returns ahdb beef. Section 7 routine calf management practices pdf tagging, castrating and disbudding calves.
Maximise utilisation of grazed grass in beef production to. Roof and tank costs have the biggest effect on overall costs. In 2010 there were over 79,000 farms with suckler cows according to the census of agriculture, and over 90,000 farms had beef cattle on their farm. Have a defined system there is a myriad of production systems operated on suckler beef farms, based on markets, tradition and demographics.