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Speakers
Paul Nolan, Minster AI
• Market requirements and outlook
Dr Doreen Corridan, Munster AI
• Animal health in Autumn/Winter period
Karen Dukelow, Teagasc Beef Specialist
• A system to suit you
Liam Stack, Dairygold Technical Ruminant Manager
• Animal nutrition and performance in the autumn/ Winter period
On the evening we will have various stands including the different breed societies and lots from the animal health companies who will only be too happy to advise people on the different products Other interested parties will also have stands there.
We invite all our customers to what should be a very informative and entertaining evening. If you would like to learn more please contact your local ASM or Inside Sales Team at 022-31644
The 35th annual National Dairy Show takes place on Saturday 21st October 2017 in the Green Glens Arena in Milstreet Co Cork and you are invited to come and visit our Dairygold stand on the day.
Our Area Sales Managers and Advisory Teams will be on hand to offer advice and technical support to our customers. This event provides both a National & International a platform for the society in which we can promote ourselves and our dairy industry and with economic forecasters predicting considerable growth in the Irish dairy industry the National Dairy Show offers an excellent opportunity to capitalise on this growth.
With an ever increasing attendance last year’s National Dairy Show saw over 100 companies exhibiting to over 3000 people on the day.
In the aftermath of Storm Ophelia, we understand the devastating effects that such unprecedented weather can have on our farming community and realise the importance of planning ahead to ensure you are prepared for future power outages.
Join us for our upcoming Generator Information Events in association with MACGEN Power Generation which have been organised at the below locations.
21st November – Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork – 7pm – 10pm
28th November – Co-Op Superstores Mogeely, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
29th November – Co-Op Superstores, Coachford, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
30th November – Co-Op Superstores Ardagh, Co. Limerick – 11am – 4pm
On these evenings we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our new range of MACGEN power generators. We will also provide demonstrations and advice from Industry experts on the most suitable type of generator for your farm. There will also be exclusive offers on the evening.
MACGEN offer a comprehensive range of generators suitable for agricultural use including easy to use PTO Generators which come with a 2 Year Guarantee and Removable 3-Point Linkage, Bolt Down Slots for Fixed Operation, PTO Shafts & IP67 Plugs as Standard.
These generators are now available to order at your local Dairygold Co-Op Superstores & coming soon to our online store @ www.coopsuperstores.ie
In the aftermath of Storm Ophelia, we understand the devastating effects that such unprecedented weather can have on our farming community and realise the importance of planning ahead to ensure you are prepared for future power outages.
Join us for our upcoming Generator Information Events in association with MACGEN Power Generation which have been organised at the below locations.
21st November – Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork – 7pm – 10pm
28th November – Co-Op Superstores Mogeely, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
29th November – Co-Op Superstores, Coachford, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
30th November – Co-Op Superstores Ardagh, Co. Limerick – 11am – 4pm
On these evenings we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our new range of MACGEN power generators. We will also provide demonstrations and advice from Industry experts on the most suitable type of generator for your farm. There will also be exclusive offers on the evening.
MACGEN offer a comprehensive range of generators suitable for agricultural use including easy to use PTO Generators which come with a 2 Year Guarantee and Removable 3-Point Linkage, Bolt Down Slots for Fixed Operation, PTO Shafts & IP67 Plugs as Standard.
These generators are now available to order at your local Dairygold Co-Op Superstores & coming soon to our online store @ www.coopsuperstores.ie
In the aftermath of Storm Ophelia, we understand the devastating effects that such unprecedented weather can have on our farming community and realise the importance of planning ahead to ensure you are prepared for future power outages.
Join us for our upcoming Generator Information Events in association with MACGEN Power Generation which have been organised at the below locations.
21st November – Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork – 7pm – 10pm
28th November – Co-Op Superstores Mogeely, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
29th November – Co-Op Superstores, Coachford, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
30th November – Co-Op Superstores Ardagh, Co. Limerick – 11am – 4pm
On these evenings we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our new range of MACGEN power generators. We will also provide demonstrations and advice from Industry experts on the most suitable type of generator for your farm. There will also be exclusive offers on the evening.
MACGEN offer a comprehensive range of generators suitable for agricultural use including easy to use PTO Generators which come with a 2 Year Guarantee and Removable 3-Point Linkage, Bolt Down Slots for Fixed Operation, PTO Shafts & IP67 Plugs as Standard.
These generators are now available to order at your local Dairygold Co-Op Superstores & coming soon to our online store @ www.coopsuperstores.ie
In the aftermath of Storm Ophelia, we understand the devastating effects that such unprecedented weather can have on our farming community and realise the importance of planning ahead to ensure you are prepared for future power outages.
Join us for our upcoming Generator Information Events in association with MACGEN Power Generation which have been organised at the below locations.
21st November – Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork – 7pm – 10pm
28th November – Co-Op Superstores Mogeely, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
29th November – Co-Op Superstores, Coachford, Co. Cork – 11am – 4pm
30th November – Co-Op Superstores Ardagh, Co. Limerick – 11am – 4pm
On these evenings we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our new range of MACGEN power generators. We will also provide demonstrations and advice from Industry experts on the most suitable type of generator for your farm. There will also be exclusive offers on the evening.
MACGEN offer a comprehensive range of generators suitable for agricultural use including easy to use PTO Generators which come with a 2 Year Guarantee and Removable 3-Point Linkage, Bolt Down Slots for Fixed Operation, PTO Shafts & IP67 Plugs as Standard.
These generators are now available to order at your local Dairygold Co-Op Superstores & coming soon to our online store @ www.coopsuperstores.ie
The Irish Farmers Journal will host National Dairy Day on Thursday 23 November 2017 in Punchestown Event Cenre, Co. Kildare. The event promises to offer solutions for a growing sector. The day aims to showcase all that is good about the dairy industry and find solutions for farmers to emerging challenges and trends.
On the Dairy Day in Punchestown, the chairpersons of some of the biggest Irish processors will attend to describe what they are hearing from their suppliers as views, thoughts and considerations vary from region to region.
There will be two stages active all day with a number of different topics and demonstrations. One stage will feature discussions on topics mainly outside the farm gate, such as future supply and new products globally, while the other stage will tackle demonstrations and new skills.
Session 1: 10am to 11.30am
Topic: What is happening in world markets and how will it affect Ireland?
Craig Bell, US Dairy market analyst, Lettismo director – Setting the US and global scene on dairy.
Greg Gent, dairy farmer and former Fonterra director – What’s happening New Zealand?
Harm Holman, dairy farmer, former FrieslandCampina director – European limits back on?
Joe Gill, dairy analyst – Global supply and demand: what do we need to be mindful of?
Session 2: 11.30am to 1.30pm
Video footage of Irish dairy processing – visiting the new investments and talking to chief executives all around Ireland.
Chief executives answer the key questions:
Gabriel Darcy, CEO LacPatrick; Michael Hanley, CEO Lakeland; Nick Whelan, CEO Dale Farm; Jim Bergin, CEO, Glanbia; Jim Woulfe, CEO, Dairygold; Conor Ryan, CEO, Arrabawn; Edmund Scanlon, CEO, Kerry Group; Aaron Forde, CEO, Aurivo; Dan McSweeney, CEO, Carbery.
Farmers have their say – the chairperson’s panel
Andrew McConkey, LacPatrick; Alo Duffy, Lakeland; John Dunlop, Dale Farm; Henry Corbally, Glanbia; James Lynch, Dairygold; Sean Monahan, Arrabawn; Mundy Hayes, Kerry Co-op; Michael Dowling, Kerry Group; and Pat Duffy, Aurivo; Joe Healy, IFA.
Session 3: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
The wrap session – where is Ireland going or where does it need to go?
Craig Bell, US Dairy market analyst; Kevin Lane, CEO Ornua; and Paul Finnerty, Former ABP CEO, The Yield lab chair.
Afternoon panel discussions
2.30 to 3.30pm: Fake milk, GMO-free milk and new dairy products – what’s on trend?
3.30 to 4.30pm: People in dairy dilemma – What can the industry do?
4.30 to 5.30pm: Dairy policy – What does the dairy industry need to be alert on?
Live demonstrations and discussions on skill changes required if expanding cow numbers
Morning session
10am to 10.30am How to milk properly and more efficiently?
Guest speakers: Padraig O’Connor, Teagasc & Aidan Brennan, IFJ.
10.30am to 11am How to mobility score and body condition score?
Guest speakers: Noel Byrne, Moorepark.
11am to 11.30am Cashflow budgeting – how important?
Guest speakers: Brian and Anne Marie Doheny & Philip. O’Connor
11.30am to 12pm Tools for measuring and managing grass.
Guest speakers: Michael O’Leary, Moorepark & IFJ specialists.
12pm to 12.30pm Time and people management.
Guest speakers: Nollaig Heffernan, Labour Management.
12.30pm to 1pm Modernising farm infrastructure for more cows.
Guest speakers: Brian Ronayne & Bertie Troy, Grasstec.
Afternoon
1pm to 1.30pm Cashflow budgeting – how important?
Guest speakers: Brian and Anne Marie Doheny & Philip O’Connor.
1.30pm to 2pm How to mobility score and body condition score?
Guest speakers: Noel Byrne, Moorepark.
2pm to 2.30pm How to milk properly and milk more efficiently?
Guest speakers: Padraig O’Connor, Teagasc & Aidan Brennan.
2.30pm to 3pm Tools for measuring and managing grass.
Guest speakers: Michael O’Leary, Moorepark & IFJ specialists.
3pm to 3.30pm Time and people management.
Guest speakers: Nollaig Heffernan, Labour Management.
3.30pm to 4pm Modernising farm infrastructure for more cows.
Guest speakers: Brian Ronayne & Bertie Troy, Grasstec.
To get your ticket for the event, simply collect 3 tokens from the Irish Farmers Journal over the next three weeks and bring them along with you on the day or buy your ticket
Dairygold will hold a number of informational days with regards Johnes prevention on your farm.
Meetings commence at 11AM to 1PM. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Dairygold will hold a number of informational days with regards Johnes prevention on your farm.
Workshops commence at 11AM to 1PM. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Dairygold will hold a number of informational days with regards Johnes prevention on your farm.
Workshops commence at 11AM to 1PM. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Dairygold will hold a number of informational days with regards Johnes prevention on your farm.
Workshops will commence at 11AM to 1PM. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Dairygold will hold a number of informational days with regards Johnes prevention on your farm.
Workshops will commence at 11AM to 1PM. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Dairygold will hold a number of informational days with regards Johnes prevention on your farm.
Workshops will commence at 11AM to 1PM. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Topics include: Labour Management, Johne’s Disease, Calf Housing & Disinfection Protocol
Event will begin at 11AM.
Topics include: Labour Management, Johne’s Disease, Calf Housing & Disinfection Protocol
Event will begin at 11AM.
12.00pm Dr. Stan Lalor, Grassland Agro
Dr. Stan Lalor is an Agricultural Science graduate of UCD, and also studied in Wageningen University, The Netherlands.
He currently works in Grassland AGRO leading their technical sales teams for the Soil Conditioner, Enhanced Fertiliser, Crop Nutrition, Animal Nutrition and Dairy Hygiene components of the Business.
Prior to joining Grassland AGRO, he worked for over ten years with Teagasc, initially for 2 years in the Dairy Advisory Service, before moving to a Research Officer role in 2006 based in Johnstown Castle, Wexford. In his research career, he worked on slurry management, and later on soil fertility research and is widely known and respected as a national leader in the area of soil fertility and nutrient management.
He is also an Adjunct Lecturer of UCD and has contributed to the teaching of soils and nutrient management in UCD for many years.
Stan will speak on getting your soil fertility right and the significant returns this will bring.
12.30pm Dr Karina Pierce, Dairy Science Lecturer UCD
Karina Pierce is Associate Professor of Dairy Production in UCD and is coordinator of the UCD/Teagasc degree programme in Dairy Business and of the Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management. She graduated with a BAgrSc in 2001 and completed her PhD in animal nutrition in 2005. She worked as an animal nutritionist for two years before returning to UCD. Karina has just finished a 5-year term as a member of Teagasc Authority where she chaired the Teagasc research committee. She was President of the Agricultural Science Association in 2011/12.
Karina will speak on the learnings from 2017 and managing a high producing spring calving herd.
1.00PM John Newbold, Head of Technical Animal Nutrition, Volac
John Newbold heads the technical team for animal nutrition in Volac, developing and supporting products for young animals, fat nutrition and forage conservation.
Before joining Volac John was R&D Director for Cargill Animal Nutrition, living in Belgium and overseeing research at the company’s two research farms in the Netherlands and the USA.
From Dairy Farming Pedigree in the English midlands, John studied at The University of Nottingham and at Michigan State University before beginning his career in the animal feed industry
John believes that genuine progress in the efficient, sustainable production of food from animals depends absolutely on a deep understanding of biology at all levels, from the molecular to the ecological.
1.30PM Nollaig Heffernan, Management Consultant, Heffernan Consultancy Ltd.
Nollaig is an independent Management Consultant who specialises in Leadership and Organisational Psychology. She works across sectors with businesses from sole traders to multi-nationals to improve their performance by increasing the efficiency of their most valuable asset; their people.
Nollaig regularly delivers workshops to Dairy Discussion Groups across the UK and Ireland and has spoken at events and conferences on topics relating to labour efficiency, self-management, strategic leadership and change management in the Dairy Sector.
Andy Doyle, M,Agr.Sc, tillage editor of The Farmers Journal, has worked with The Journal for past 28 years and is well known in all tillage areas of the country. His advice on the industry and his bank of knowledge is second to none. Before joining The Journal Andy was a researcher and lecturer at UCD.
Ciaran Collins is a crop specialist with Teagasc based in Moorepark, Co Cork.
Tim O ‘Donovan M.Agr.Sc,technical manager with Seedtech who he joined in 2016 having previously worked as tillage specialist with Teagasc.He has a wealth of in-depth arable experience.
Dr Louise Mcnamara,works in research in Teagasc Oakpark,has a phd from Maynooth. Is currently working on,the establishment and management of Ecological Focus Areas to enhance Ecosystem services and integtated pest management. She has also done research on BYDV in the Munster area.
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
A Provita technical advisor will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
A Provita technical advisor will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
A Provita technical advisor will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
A Provita technical advisor will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Please note this event has been CANCELLED due to deteriorating weather conditions.
Venue Farm of – Lee Valley Farms, Denis Finnegan, Nadrid, Coachford, Co. Cork
Topics for discussion are:
Venue Farm of – John Kingston, Rathmacullig, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork at 11am.
Topics for discussion are:
Venue Farm of – Pat Barry, Coolicka, Donoughmore, Co Cork at 11 am
Topics for discussion are:
CANCELLED
Venue Farm of – James McNamara, Greenhills, Crecora, Co. Limerick at 11 am
Topics for discussion are:
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
Aideen McGrade, technical advisor with Provita will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
The clinics will run from 9:30AM to 4:30PM.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
Aideen McGrade, technical advisor with Provita will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
The clinics will run from 9:30AM to 4:30PM.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
Aideen McGrade technical advisor with Provita will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
The clinics will run from 9:30AM to 4:30PM.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Provita will be provding advice to you on lameness in dairy cattle & sheep and how Provita’s Hoofsure HELP service and products can help reduce lameness problems on farm.
Aideen McGrade, technical advisor with Provita will be on hand to offer free advice and to answer your queries. There is no need to book in, just call in on the day.
The clinics will run from 9:30AM to 4:30PM.
To see more on the Provita range Click Here
Spring Breeding Management and Herd Health Event in conjunction with Dairygold, Teagasc and Munster AI.
Event starts at 11AM on the farm of Liam Drake, Kilcruig, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.
Spring Breeding Management and Herd Health Event in conjunction with Dairygold, Teagasc and Munster AI.
Event starts at 11AM on the farm of McEniry Farms, Outrath, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
Spring Breeding Management and Herd Health Event in conjunction with Dairygold, Teagasc and Munster AI.
Event starts at 11AM on the farm of Michael McGrath Ballymacandrick, Cloyne, Co. Cork
Spring Breeding Management and Herd Health Event in conjunction with Dairygold, Teagasc and Munster AI.
Event starts at 11AM on the farm of Thomas Kenny, Lahakineen, Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork
This is a KT Approved Event
Spring Breeding Management and Herd Health Event in conjunction with Dairygold, Teagasc and Munster AI.
Event starts at 11AM on the farm of Curtins Farm, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Spring Breeding Management and Herd Health Event in conjunction with Dairygold, Teagasc and Munster AI.
Event starts at 7.30PM in Macroom Mart.
This is a KT Approved Event.
Dairygold in association with Teagasc will hold three field evenings with a look at spring malting barley and other crops at their current growth stages and management. We will also have demonstration of fertiliser spreader calibration for different fertilisers.
The Field Evening will begin on the lands of Dennis O’Connor, Ballyvodock, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Start Time 6.00pm.
Dairygold in association with Teagasc will hold three field evenings with a look at spring malting barley and other crops at their current growth stages and management. We will also have demonstration of fertiliser spreader calibration for different fertilisers.
The Field Evening will begin on the lands of Mark & Eddie Hally at Racecource, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Start Time 6.00pm.
Dairygold in association with Teagasc will hold three field evenings with a look at spring malting barley and other crops at their current growth stages and management. We will also have demonstration of fertiliser spreader calibration for different fertilisers.
The Field Evening will begin on the lands of Paddy Fitzgibbon, Ballyegan, Glanworth, Co. Cork.
Start Time 6.00pm.
Field Evening at Moneygurran Herd of James & Seamus Crowley, Eircode: P47 FK11
4th July 2018
This event is organised by Teagasc, with the support of Dairygold Co-op, the National Dairy Council and Ornua, and celebrates the excellence of Irish dairy farming, highlighted annually by the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
The farm walk will address the following topics:
All welcome to attend
Directions: The farm is located between Cahir and Clogheen and can be accessed via the R668 Cahir-Clogheen road; follow the Teagasc signs. GPS co-ordinates: 52°18’33.5″N 7°58’30.0″W Googlemaps: 52.3093, -7.97501
Monday 16th July 12PM to 1.30PM
Topics include:
All Welcome
To see more on your feeding options during this dry spell please Click Here.
On the farm of William Blackburn, Rushmount, Kilworth on Thursday 2nd August @ 11A to 1PM.
On the farm of Ray Goggin, Moskeagh, Templemartin, Co. Cork on Wednesday 15th August @11AM to 1PM
On the farm of Liam & Pierce Breen, Pallasgreen, Co Limerick on Thursday 9th August @ 11am-1PM.
On the farm of Donal Shinnick, Buttevant, Co Cork on Monday 13th August @ 11AM-1PM.
As the Winter Season fast approaches we again have our Dairygold Beef Expo at Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy.
At our Expo we will have Sean Coffey, C.E.O. Kepak, giving us some insights from a processors point of view on what the markets demands. Sean has worked at all levels of the business and has extensive knowledge of what the processor requires. Kepak will also have their Grading Manager present to grade cattle, demonstrating using live cattle in the main cattle ring and explain what stage each animal is at. Dairygold Nutritionist Colman Purcell will speak on the nutritional requirement of each animal. Continental and Friesian cross cattle will be examined.
Joe Burke Bord Bia Beef and Livestock sector manager will talk on the beef market and prices prospects for the coming season. He will have many insights as to what is required for finishers.
Doreen Corridan will give some timely hints on animal health and welfare for the autumn/winter period. She will give up to date advice on what beef farms should be doing over this period to get the best production levels from your cattle of all ages.
Liam Stack and Colman Purcell, both Dairygold Nutritionists will be on hand to provide fodder clinics and give advice on filling the fodder gap this winter. Our team of ASM’S will also be available from 5pm.
On the evening we will also have various stands including many breed societies and many animal health companies who will only be too happy to advise you on products to drive performance on your farm. Other interested parties will also have stands on the evening.
Demos will begin at 5 pm with light refreshments available from 6.15pm. Speakers will begin at 7 pm
We will have a “Guess the weight of bullock” competition for a major prize.
We invite all our customers to what should be a very informative and entertaining evening. If you would like to learn more please contact your local ASM or Inside Sales Team at 022-31644
Dairygold Co-op Superstores, New Inn, Tipperary on Thursday 15th November @ 10am-1pm
Dairygold Co-op Superstores, Garryspillane, Co. Limerick on Monday 19th November @ 10am-1pm
Dairygold Co-op Superstores, Ballymakeera, Co. Cork on Tuesday 20th November @ 10am-1pm
Dairygold Co-op Superstores, Carrigaline, Co. Cork on 21st November @ 10am-1pm
Dairygold Co-op Superstores, Coachford, Co. Cork on Thursday 22nd November @ 10am-1pm
Dairygold/Teagasc Joint Programme Calf Care Event 18th of January on the farm of:
John & Elizabeth Kelleher,
Deshure,
Terelton,
Macroom,
Co. Cork
P12FW65
Event commences at 11.00am.
Dairygold/Teagasc Joint Programme Calf Care Event on the 8th of January on the farm of:
Sean Kearney,
Brackbawn,
Kilbehenny,
Mitchelstown,
Co Cork
P67RT99
Event commences at 11.00am.
Dairy Sustainability & Milk Quality Day
An open information event on dairy sustainability and milk Quality
Expert speakers, trade stands and a farmer discussion panel, chaired by Jack Kennedy, Irish Farmers Journal
Friday 11th January 2019 10am-2pm
ALL WELCOME
Dairygold Co Op will hold a Sheep Seminar on “HIGHER FLOCK PROFITS IN 2019” on Jan 24th in the Riverside Park Hotel, Macroom, Co Cork at 7pm.
This should be a most informative evening with three excellent speakers, Professor Tommy Boland of UCD will talk on achieving maximum profits from your flock, Darren Carthy ,sheep editor of Irish Farmers Journal will talk on the markets and the opportunities for our sheep farmers in 2019.Colman Purcell Dairygold Ruminant Nutritionist will talk on Spring flock nutrition. The event will be chaired by Nial Griffey, Dairygold Sheep Manager.
We will have stands on the night on fertiliser planning, feeding strategies, animal health advice and special offers.
Refreshments will be served after the event. Everyone is welcome to what should be an excellent event.
Our Annual Tillage Conference will be held on January 28th at Corrin Events Centre, Fermoy, from 2-4pm
Topics Topics for discussion on the day include:
-Beans and Alternative Protein Crops
-Malting Barley Management
-Markets and the effect of Brexit on our cereal industry
-Breeding quality barley and the traits required for same
All Welcome.
Spring Breeding Farm Walk on the Farm of Mark Lonergan,
Rathmacarthy,
Rosegreen,
Cashel,
E25NC42
April 10th 11am-1pm
Topics to be Discussed
-Roll of milk recording & Herd health in Breeding
-Maximising 6 week calving rate
-Beef AI & Bull power
-2019/2020 Replacement Heifer management
Dairy Sustainability Day
On the farm of Trevor Crowley, Hornhill Farm, Hornhill, Lissarda P14 TP94
Friday 3rd May 2019 at 11am
An open information Farm Walk on dairy sustainability
Expert speakers on the day including Bord Bia, Teagasc, Munster AI, Wild Works & SECAD
Topics include:
ALL WELCOME
The Dairygold Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on the 2nd May in Mallow GAA Complex @11am.
The Dairygold Tillage Field Evening will take place on the 6th June at 6pm in Department of Agriculture Farm Ballyderown, Fermoy, Co.Cork.
Maximizing the value Of your reseeding
From 11am to 1pm
On the farm of Sean Reidy, Meadestown, Kildorrey, Co Cork P67 PN26
Speakers on the day from Goldcrop and Whelehan’s Crop Protection
TOPICS COVERED:
BBQ, SPECIAL OFFERS & SPOT PRIZES on the day
Milk Quality Open Day on the farm Of 2018 Dairygold Milk Quality Award Winners,
Edward & Breda Donovan,
Ballybrannagh, Cloyne, Co. Cork P25 YP20
Tuesday 3rd September 2019 at 11am.
ALL WELCOME
Topics Covered:
Seed Mixture Choice & Spraying your Reseed
Venues:
Time For All Days: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Light Refreshments and special offers will be available on the day.
ALL WELCOME
