Videos
Michael Fagan, Teagasc Technician for Newford Farm gives an update on the beef calves and yearlings in the herd. The majority of Newford suckler cows and calves were turned out to grass on the 20th of March and have stay out at grass due to the excellent weather since then.
Progress is underway on an experiment investigating the options for finishing hill and store lambs on forage based diets. In this video Frank Campion, Teagasc Sheep gives an update on how it’s going as well as an overview of the project.
Michael Fagan, Teagasc and farm manager Iarlaith Collins, Dawn Meats give an update on the breeding season so far this year in the early maturing herd of Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry, Co. Galway.
Final fungicide in winter oats is critical to prevent diseases such as mildew and crown rust from infecting the panicle which will affect grain quality and yield. In this video, Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist tells us more.
Teagasc Grass10 have been helping farmers in the east where growth was declining. Eugene Lawler managed to hold rotation & farm cover in south Kildare. See how rain affects growth and make decisions accordingly!
James Brady gives an overview of the fruit and vegetable enterprise at the Teagasc College of Horticulture Botanic Gardens
Principal of the Teagasc, College of Horticulture National Botanic Gardens John Mulhern gives a overview of the horticulture enterprise.
A diry farmer since 2011 Conor Beausang talks about managing cash on his farm and the value of the Teagasc Cost Control Planner
The most profitable dairy beef systems are those that achieve high levels of grass production & utilisation. Grass is the cheapest source of feed yet & when managed correctly will create high output grass based systems.
Mushroom Advisor Donal Gernon talks to Alan Doakes from Axis Technology about their automated mushroom picking system