21st and 22nd May 2024
6.30pm - 9.00pm
Agenda
21st May | 18.30 to 21.00
Host: Brian Nicholson, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode: E41 RT66)
22nd May | 18.30 to 21.00
Host: Padraig Frasier, Co. Mayo (Eircode: F28 YH66)
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18:30
Farm Walk
Discussion:
2024 lambing performance, flock KPIs, grassland management, what’s working well and challenges, future plans
Speakers:
Brian Nicholson/Padraig Frasier
Facilitator (Kilkenny): Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal
Facilitator (Mayo): John Noonan, Teagasc
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19:00
The latest sheep handling equipment & technology
Talk:
Cotter Crate Sheep+Lamb Handler LIVE DEMO, NEW mobile versions launch, NEW Automed automatic dosing gun demo, yard design options, TAMS grants
Presentation by:
Nick Cotter, Cotter Agritech followed by 10 min tea break
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19:50
Overcoming drench resistance – principles, selective treatment technology & breeding
Talk:
Sustainable parasite control – top tips & results from years of SmartWorm trials
Presentation by:
Dr Steven Johnston, Sheep Farmer running Easycares and RoSA Sheep Advisor
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20:15
Using performance recording to improve your bottom line
Talk:
What performance recording can deliver to Irish sheep farmers
Presentation by:
Sheep Ireland
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20:40
Take home messages and Q&A
Talk:
Live Q&A
Speaker (Kilkenny): Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal
Speaker (Mayo): John Noonan, Teagasc
Panellists:
All speakers
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