The Newford Herd officially opens to the public with an open day on Wednesday, 25th May. Attendees on the day will get the opportunity to view the stock on display, find out what’s happening on the farm and how it was set up. Matthew Murphy, Farm Manager will be on hand along with representatives from Teagasc, Dawn Meats and the Irish Farmers Journal to answer any questions you may have.
Topics covered on the day include:
– Farm Plan and Projected Profitability
– Grassland Management
– Breeding Plan
– Health Programme
– Innovation Hub
Farm Facts:
– The Newford Herd Farm is located at Junction 17 just off the M6 motorway at Teagasc, Athenry
– 55.8Ha
– 100 cows
– Stocking Rate: 2.7 L.U/Ha
– System: Steer and heifer finishing 20-24 months
– Cow type: AA and HE/Holstein Friesian Cross
– Terminal Sires: Limousin, Charolais, Simmental
– Calving Period is February – April
– Replacements sourced from the dairy herd
– One labour unit management
– The project is managed by Teagasc, Dawn Meats and the Irish Farmers Journal, with McDonald’s also supporting the initiative
