{"id":1327944,"date":"2024-06-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriland.ie\/?p=1327944"},"modified":"2024-06-21T15:54:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T14:54:18","slug":"abp-longford-event-to-focus-on-reseeding-and-calf-to-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsail.agriland.ie\/farming-news\/abp-longford-event-to-focus-on-reseeding-and-calf-to-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"ABP Longford event to focus on reseeding and calf to beef"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The team from ABP Food Group’s sustainability initiative, the Advantage Beef Programme, is set to host a farm walk in Co. Longford on Wednesday, July 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will take place in Moydow, Co. Longford on the farm of Joe Quinn (N39 W681) and the event is open to both ABP suppliers and non-suppliers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will kick off at 11:00a.m. and is due to finish at 1:00p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event<\/a>, farmers will hear an overview of the calf rearing system on the farm and also see the calf-rearing facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunch will be provided after the event and farmers who are interested in attending should RSVP with their name via text message to Aideen on 086-1653501.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will also be a discussion on calf genetics and what genetic traits beef farmers should look for when sourcing good calves for their beef system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agritech\u2019s Maeve Regan will deliver a presentation focussed on reseeding. She will discuss the main factors farmers should consider when getting the basics right and how to manage the sward after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teagasc representatives will also be in attendance at the event and will be on-hand to chat to farmers about sustainability and discuss some basic steps farmers can carry out to reduce GHG and ammonia emissions on their farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ABP event host farm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joe Quinn is running a dairy calf to beef system just outside Moydow in Co. Longford with the help of his wife Connie, and daughters Jenny and Katie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The farm system involves the purchase of 60-70 Angus heifers each spring. These heifers are brought to finish at under 24 months of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details on the farm system will be available on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n