Moorepark Open Day 2023
Moorepark Open Day 2023 takes place on Tuesday, July 4th 2023. The Dovea Genetics team will be present on the day to talk all things breeding.
Moorepark Open Day 2023 takes place on Tuesday, July 4th 2023. The Dovea Genetics team will be present on the day to talk all things breeding.
The event returns to it's original one day format.
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Securing a Sustainable Future’.
Since milk quota removal was first discussed, the dairy industry has gone through a transformation. This has occurred against the backdrop of an economic crisis, a global pandemic and a war in Europe.
It is now important to take stock of the next phase of development for the dairy industry as a whole. Future developments will require close alignment with EU and national policy objectives. A particular focus is needed on:
reduced carbon emissions
improved animal welfare
better water and air quality
greater biodiversity
At the same time it is necessary to generate financially rewarding career opportunities with a favourable work-life balance.
Moorepark’23 will highlight the various technologies and practices available to farmers to underpin the economic, environmental and social sustainability credentials of their farms.
Moorepark’23 provides attendees with the opportunity to see and learn about the results of the comprehensive, broadspectrum research programme undertaken by Teagasc, and to meet research, advisory, education staff and industry partners.
Click on the links below to find out more on:
Sustainability challenges
Sustainability
Current technologies
Future technologies
Dairy systems - farming today with tomorrow in mind
Competitiveness and change over time
Cost of production and cost control strategies
Meeting the labour challenge
Sustainable and responsible breeding and reproductive programs
EBI developments to improve sustainability
Dairy-Beef Index and Commercial Beef Value
Sexed semen – benefits and opportunities
Grassland - the source of a sustainable future
Precision N management
Capitalising on the benefits of white clover
Reducing farm gate N surplus
Technology Villages
Grass10 – Grazing Demo
Management of white clover to optimise performance
Maximising grass utilisation and animal production
Measuring covers on grass-white clover swards
Grassland Village
Fertiliser type demonstration
White and red clover
MoSt Grass Growth Model
SignPost Village
The Signpost Programme and the AgNav Platform
Enteric methane emissions and carbon sequestration
Managing and improving biodiversity and water quality
One Health, One Welfare Village
Cow and calf nutrition, health and welfare
Herd health, milk recording and mastitis control
Milk quality and chlorine-free cleaning
Breeding and Reproduction Village
EBI (Carbon, Beef, Health) and the Next Generation Herd
DairyBeef500, Dairy-Beef Trilogy: DBI, Sire Advice and CBV
Optimising sexed semen use
Working Effectively Village
Time management and labour efficient practices
Attractive dairy farm workplaces
Skills and training
Infrastructure Village
Farm infrastructure (roadway and water system design)
Energy use efficiency and renewable energy
Milking management and milking efficiency
Skills Village
Opportunity to brush up or upskill on a range of techniques
3 key areas – animal, milk testing and machinery
15 minute live practical sessions
Highlights
Forum: The People challenge
A Forum at the end of the open day route will focus on the key industry challenge of People in the Dairy Industry. It will begin at 3:00 pm and discuss the wide range of opportunities, as well as various career pathways, in the dairy industry. A number of students, farm managers, young farmers and established farmers will discuss their journey within the dairy industry. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, TD, will address the forum.
Live Displays, Discussions, Demonstrations and Workshops
Demonstrations on grazing management, reseeding, low emission slurry spreading, fertiliser type, white clover/mixed species swards, calibration of fertiliser spreaders, farm infrastructure, locomotion scoring, body condition scoring, milk quality, calf rearing, high DBI genetics, and health and safety will take place throughout the day. There will be workshops from the ORNUA/NDC with Milk Quality Award winners discussing their farming experience.
Teagasc Together
Teagasc provides a combination of research, advisory and education functions, supported by the operations team. Staff from all sections of the organisation will be present at the Open Day to discuss the range of farmer advisory services, and supports and schemes available, as well as the range of education opportunities available through Teagasc. Attendees can discuss career opportunities on a one-to-one basis with teachers and representatives from the Agricultural Colleges.
Industry representatives
Key industry experts from Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Animal Health Ireland, Ornua, Bord Bia, National Dairy Council and Health & Safety Authority will be present at the Open Day.
International discussion
Researchers and farmers from the Netherlands, France, Germany and New Zealand will discuss their experiences of farming under current agricultural policies, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers in their respective countries.