Production Research Teagasc
The largest part of the annual funding allocation is for the Production Research Programme which is conducted by Teagasc. The current programme is for the period 2022-2026.
The main elements of the Programme are;
- Mitigating the impact of the Irish grass-based system on climate change
- Improving Water Quality
- Breeding for both higher value replacements and dairy/beef crossed calves from dairy herds
- Dairy Cow Reproduction
- Grass breeding and Evaluation
- Grazing management
- Milk Production Systems
- Winter/Liquid milk production
- Milking and Energy Efficiency
- Dairy Cow Nutrition
- Milk Production on heavy soils and BMW Region
- Dairy Cow and calf health and welfare
- People in Dairying
A new programme has been agreed for the 5 years 2022-2026, which is subject to a review after 3 years.
Source: Teagasc
Source: Teagasc