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Media Articles 2018 – 2023

December 2023

Ireland toe to toe with France in the race to 2050 – December 19th

Time Ewe Got Organised – December 19th

Livestock Safety – Understanding Livestock Behaviour – December 19th

Recuperation for Yourself & Your Cows during Dry Cow Period – December 9th

November 2023

Rectifying Soil Fertility Starts NOW  –  November 27th

Utilising ICBF Reports  –  November 7th

October 2023

Preparation for the Winter Months  –  October 27th

ACRES Courses and October Tasks for Completion – October 20th

New €60million Water EIP Project (Targeted Measures to Improve Water Quality on Irish Farms)

Lime – The Forgotten Fertilizer – October 13th

October Dairy Farm Management Notes – October 3rd

September 2023

Back-Care  –  Reduce the likelihood of a Back Injury – September 26th

Stress-free Weaning of Suckler Calves  –  September 1st

August 2023

Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm  –  August 29th

National Fertilizer Database  –  Are you registered?  –  August 22nd

New Suckler Scheme launched  –  August 11th

Think Safety when Transporting and Stacking Bales – August 7th

July 2023

Prioritising Family Time and a Better Lifestyle by resetting the Milking Calendar – July 31st

Have You Made a Will?  If not, why not?  –  July 21st

Milk Quality Farm Walk Tuam, Co. Galway – July 19th

Getting Your Grazing back on Track – July 14th

Support for Farmers in Galway/Clare to take Climate Actions  –  July 7th

June 2023

Kale or Rape as a Winter Forage Crop – Is it Worth It? – June 30th

Sheep Preparation for the Breeding Season  – June 28th

ACRES – How Will Your Farm Score? – June 6th

May 2023

Second Cut Silage – What Fertilizer Do I Need to Apply?  –  May 26th

Actions to Improve Milk Protein % in May/June – May 23rd

Multi-Species Sward Measure 2023  –  May 9th

April 2023

Selecting Beef Heifers for Breeding –  April 28th

Calling All Suckler Farmers – Don’t be SCEPtical about SCEP – April 25th

Grass & Breeding on Dairy Farms after a Hard Spring – April 14th

Lime – April 6th

March 2023

Young Farm Top-Up Payments – What you need to know – March 29th

Breeding Considerations for 2024 Calf Crop in Dairy Herds – March 16th

Butchering a Heifer for the Freezer – March 14th

Gearing up for Calf Rearing this Spring  –  March 3rd

February 2023

Preparing for Lambing Season  –  February 17th

Why Use Protected Urea in 2023?  –  February 10th

Spring Grass – February 3rd

January 2023

Laying the Foundations for a Successful Calving Season – January 31st

Protecting our Water Habitats for Future Generations – January 24th

Low Emission Slurry-spreading – Delivering for Farmer and Environment – January 13th

Dairy Technical Notes Ahead of Spring 2023 – January 6th

December 2022

Considering Red Clover Silage – December 20th

Environmental Benefits of Key ACRES Measures – December 20th

Getting Ready for the 2023 Dairy Season – December 13th

November 2022

Farmyard Safety this Winter – November 28th

What is your next Project – November 28th

Selective Dry Cow Therapy; Dairy Farmers making Life-saving Changes – November 11th

Silage Analysis and Ration Composition – November 4th

Maximising Weanling Performance this Winter – November 1st

October 2022

Celebrating Ancient Traditions in the Burren – October 21st

September 2022

How Long Can You Go – with your fertilizer bill? – September 26th

Contract-Rearing Dairy Replacement Heifers – Is this an Option on My Farm – September 9th

August 2022

Beef Scheme Deadlines – August 30th

Water Quality – Phosphorus & ACRES – August 19th

Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock Farms – August 12th

Agricultural Emissions – 12 Steps for Beef Farmers to Reduce Emissions – August 11th

July 2022

Summer 2022 – July 22nd

And Will it be a Green Moon? – July 19th

Is it necessary to complete the Green Cert? – July 12th

Labour Review Mid-Year on a Dairy Farm – July 1st

June 2022

Beef 2022 – Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming – June 28th

When Should Breeding Season End – June 21st

Establishing Multi-Species Swards on your Farm – June 14th

Liming in 2022; A Great Option – June 3rd

Taking Advantage of Growth Rates – June 1st 

May 2022

Nematodirosis Worms in Lambs – May 25th

Steps to Reduce Chemical Nitrogen Usage on Farms – May 18th

Fodder Budget – Planning for Winter 2022 – May 10th

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Land Drainage – May 5th

April 2022

Summer Cow Nutrition; a lot done, more to do – April 26th

Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes 2022 – April 19th

Clover – April 11th

Beef Strategies for 2022 – April 5th

March 2022

Tillage Incentive Scheme – New Drive for Native Grain – March 31st

March Grass – Opportunities and Challenges – March 16th

Hedging Your Bets! – March 8th

February 2022

Winning the war on Mastitis and high SCC in Dairy Herds – February 18th

Early Turnout and Silage Costs for 2022 – February 15th

Maximising the use of Slurry & a Plan for Fertilizer this Spring – February 4th

January 2022

Spring Application of Slurry in 2022; Get Value from it – January 28th

Future Beef Programme – January 25th

Benefits of Using Protected Urea – January 7th

December 2021

Strategies to Reduce Sheep Input Costs for 2022 – December 20th

Increasing Your Profits from Beef Farming – December 20th

Ewe Nutrition and Management Pre-lambing – December 20th

Reducing Phosphorus Loss to Water – December 10th

Organic Farming – An Option Now? – December 3rd

November 2021

BDGP (Beef Data Genomics Programme) Rollover – November 30th

Earlier Finishing in Practice – November 24th

Getting Ready for the 2022 Dairy Season – November 4th

October 2021

Getting Ready for Winter Housing – October 29th

GLAS Funding allow Restoration of Clare Farm Outbuildings – October 29th

Making the Most of What You Have – October 28th

Calculating the Carbon Footpring of Your Farm – October 19th

Delivering Sustainability in Dairying at Moorepark – October 8th

Soaring Fertilizer Costs proving Importance of Soil Fertility – October 1st

September 2021

Start Growing Your 2022 Spring Grass Now – September 28th

Breeding Ewe Lambs/Clean Livestock for Sheep – September 22nd

The Future of Farming Starts Now -Farmers can do their bit to slow Climate Change – September 10th

Gentle Reminders for the Diary – September 7th

August 2021

Fodder Budget – Planning for Winter 2021 – August 23rd

Liver Fluke on Farms – August 23rd

Endangered Corncrake making a Welcome Return – August 17th

July 2021

Focus Turns to Building Grass for the Autumn – July 30th

The Changing Model for Agricultural Schemes – July 23rd

Work Safely with Cattle – July 20th

Reviewing Dairy Calf Purchases – July 14th

Grassland & Cattle Management in July – July 6th

June 2021

Reseeding – June 29th

How is Your Health? – June 23rd

Irish Wool is at a Crossroads – June 17th

Risk Assessing Your Farm – June 8th

May 2021

Sustainable Grassland Management – May 28th

Could Your Farm Benefit from Alternative Fodder Crops – May 25th

Unlocking Silage Potential – May 18th

Lambing Review – May 11th

Suckler Farm Management – May 4th

April 2021

Greener Pastures – April 16th

The Benefits of Low Emissions Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer – April 9th

BEEP S/Dairy-Beef Calf Programme (Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler) 

Protecting the Connemara/Mayo Blackface Breed for Future Generations – April 6th

March 2021

Thoughts Turn to Breeding – 23rd March

Breaking the Pathway of Phosphorus and Sediment entering Water – 15th March

Agriculture and Water – 15th March

Common Diseases of Ewes & Lambs at Lambing Time – 9th March

February 2021

Replacement Management – 26th February

Spring Crop Management & Sowing – 22nd February

February Grass; Opportunities & Challenges – February 16th 

July 2020

Farmers Help to Improve Water Quality – 10th July

Closing out the Suckler Breeding Season – 3rd July

June 2020

Cattle Farm Management Tips – 30th June

Mid-Season Grassland Management – 19th June

Grassland Management – Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance – 16th June

Renewal of our Country Life – 9th June

May 2020

Rising to the Zoom Challenge on Farms – 26th May

Control of External Parasites in Sheep – 19th May

Silage – When to Cut and Neet to Budget – 12th May

Controlling Docks – 9th May

April 2020

Farming Life Continues in these Uncertain Times for Sheep & Suckler farmer Tomás O’Toole – 14th April

Health & Safety (Teagasc Daily) – 8th April

Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – 6th April

A Slow Start to Spring for Sheep Farmers – 1st April

March 2020

Managing Challenging Times (Coronavirus Advice) – 20th March

Finally Getting to Grrass – 20th March

Passing the Baton – 16th March

Making Part-time Suckler Farming Work – 9th March

Severe Weather Advice to Farmers – 3rd March

February 2020

Planning for Your Future – 25th February

Grass Tetany – 25th February

Start of the Grazing Year – 14th February

Safety on Farms is Key – 11th February

January 2020

Choosing the Right Course for You – 28th January

Dairy Farming – Business or Pastime – 21st January

Farm Management Tips – 7th January

December 2019

Mineral Supplementation for Ewes and Lambs – December 20th

Climate Change and Irish Agriculture – December 20th

Getting Value from Winter Feeding – December 10th

Teagasc National Beef Conference – Irish Beef: A Changing Landscape – Dec. 3rd

November 2019

Farming and Water Quality – November 26th

Value for Money in Challenging Times – November 18th

Silage, both a Cost and an Asset, so why should Farmers know it’s True Value – November 8th

Getting Ready for 2020 Dairy Season  –  November 5th

October 2019

The Times they Are A Changing! – October 18th

Agricultural Courses – October 14th

October Farm Management Tips – October 4th

Assessing the Liver Fluke risk on your farm – October 1st

September 2019

Preparing for the Breeding Season – September 20th

Planning Your Succession – September 13th

Autumn Weanling Management – September 6th

August 2019

Building Grass for the Autumn – August 13th

Making the Most of Autumn Growth – August 6th

July 2019

Linking the Plough to the Stars in the 21st Century – July 26th

Parasitic Worm Control in Cattle – July 12th

National Winning Suckler Farmer Event – July 4th 

June 2019

Re-seeding – June 28th

Planning for Second Cut Silage – June 25th

New Sheep EID Tagging Rules – June 14th

Take Time to look after your Health – June 7th

May 2019

Product Choice and Timing are Key when Controlling Docks – 31st May

Alternative Forages – something to consider for Sheep Farms –  28th May

Synchronising your Breeding Season – 17th May

Profitable Dairying kept Simple, Safe & Enjoyable – 14th May

Making Good Quality Silage –  7th May

April 2019

Getting Ready for the Breeding Season – 26th April

Time Running Out to get Spring Barley Crops Sown – 18th April

BEEP Scheme – Health & Safety – 12th April

WIN – What’s Important Now: Preparing for Breeding 2019 –  9th April

March 2019

Dealing with Heavy Grass Covers – 29th March

The Meitheal Effect – 26th March

March Grass Management – 12th March

Prevention rather than Cure is Key to minimise Disease Outbreak in your Herd – 1st March

February 2019

February Grass – Opportunities and Challenges – 22nd February

Soil Fertility is Key for Increased Profits – 19th February

Cross Compliance – 8th February

Green Cert Options – 5th February

January 2019

Preparing for the Calving Season – January 28th

Planning for Successful Lambing – January 21st

New Year, New Me – January 14th

November 2018

Weanling Diets at Housing – November 14th

October 2018

Guide to setting-up your Dairy Farm for a successful Spring – October 24th

Farming and the Environment – October 24th

Winter Housing Looming! – October 3rd

Maintaining Grassland Productivity in the Autumn – October 3rd

September 2018

Teagasc Farm Management Tips for September – August 28th

July 2018

Re-seeding – July 13th

Feeding in Summer Drought Conditions – June 27th

Fodder Plan Winter Requirement

June 2018

Global Conference in the West – 22nd June 2018

Future-Proofing Your Forest’s Potential – 19th June 2018

Replenishing Silage Supplies – 19th June 2018

“The Man on the Ground is the Thatcher” – 1st June 2018

May 2018

TAMS II Farm Development Programme – 29th May 2018

Should We be Budgeting for a Six-Month Winter? – 22nd May 2018

Use Fertilizer to increase May Grass Growth to maximise Silage Stocks – 14th May 2018

Weed Control in Grassland – 1st May 2018

April 2018

Breeding Season fast approaching on many Farms – 23rd April 2018

Optimising N, P & K for Grass Silage – 20th April 2018

Wet and Cold put the Brakes on Sowing Spring Barley – 12th April 2018

Time to Return your 2018 BPS form Online – 12th April 2018

Getting the Basics Right this Grazing Season – 12th April 2018

Getting Out to Grass – 12th April 2018

Calf Rearing – The First Three Months – 12th April 2018

March 2018

Coping with a Slow Spring – 27th March 2018

Managing Grass Covers and Herd Nutrition in Current Weather Conditions – 23rd March 2018

February 2018

Discussion Groups – Labour Efficiency and Practices – 1st February 2018

February Management Tips as Calving Commences on Suckler Farms