Videos
The T2 fungicide applied at flag leaf in winter wheat is hugely important, but this year presents a very interesting challenge. Steven Kildea, plant pathologist at Oak park explains how to weave your way through this minefield of choice to select the most effective programme.
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
A brief overview of college life and courses in Teagasc Kildalton College including Agriculture, Horticulture and Equine Studies.
Half of all people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Social isolation can have a negative effect on mental health. Social distancing due to COVID 19 will increase the risk of isolation.
We have seen a big change in the grass situation on most sheep farms around the country in recent weeks. There has been an increase in growth rate and as a result we now see a surplus on farms. This presents a challenge in balancing the supply out and maintaining quality for subsequent rotatations.