Fresh off the press - new paper looking at the factors influencing production efficiency on Irish commercial dairy farms. Thanks to all the farmers who contributed to this study https://t.co/jc5H335mcg
This could be my last tweet ever, hope not. My son and I stopped for a cuppa in one of the most beautiful spots I know and I decided to make this video
On #TheDairyEdge@KatieStarsmore explains that the Green Feed trial cows emitted 320g of methane daily on average across the last three weeks. Methane is produced by bugs in the rumen following digestion of feed. Listen in https://t.co/KaATKm8Dol @EmmaLouiseCoffe
Last webinar today of the @MacraSkillnet@AgribusinessEd1 ‘Building your Future’ webinar course. @pakel44 and Lynaire Ryan led a great course around strategic and financial planning for @sievwright1 and I to put pen to paper.
“Come on Sam!” @Sammmy_Be’s grandad, Pat Cashin, cheers his grandson on to victory on the final stage of the Tour de France!
Had it not been for Covid, 89yo Pat would have there in person.
Full interview on #TippToday in the morning.
Burping and flatulence: methane gas emissions and cows. Research is looking at how to reduce methane emissions from cattle, which accounts for almost 20% of Ireland's greenhouse gases. By @katiestarsmore & Laurence Shalloo @teagasc https://t.co/iAvo8kL2tR
When cows put their head inside the feed bin, the holes in the feed bin suck up the air that is breathed out and sent to the sensors. #burpingcows#methane
TODAYS THE DAY! Girls leaving for milking this morning and coming back to the @CLockLivestock GreenFeed for the first time outside this year!! Fingers crossed they remember what to do.... let the fun begin. #burpingcows@teagasc@VistaMilk