Farm Business
Structured for success?
0 Structured for success? TEAGASC Researchers Tracy Bradfield Walsh PhD Scholar and Emma Dillon Senior Researcher Rural Economy & Development, together with Robert Butler and Thia Hennessy of UCC, examined the impact of land structure on the economic performance of dairy farms. Their policy recommendations are discussed here Tracy Bradfield Teagasc Walsh PhD […]
2 September 2021
Solar PV (Solar Panels) on the farm
Solar PV (Solar Panels) on the farm Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells work on the principle that energy in the sun is converted to electricity. PV cells are used to convert solar radiation into direct current (DC) electricity. Barry Caslin Teagasc, Rural Economy, has advice on the requirements for setting up Solar panels […]
22 August 2021
Goats don’t like the rain!
Goats don’t like the rain! Goats don’t like the rain. Marion Roeleveld, Killeen Farmhouse Cheese had goats out grazing, but when it rained they would run back into the shed. They were very bad grazers and very susceptible to parasites. Anne Kinsella, Teagasc Rural Economy, brings us this insight into making goat’s […]
20 August 2021
Forest fungi
Forest fungi Exotic mushrooms produced from hardwood logs can be an extra income earner on many broadleaf forests. The demand for edible wild mushrooms is rapidly increasing. Most of the exotic mushrooms on sale in restaurants and supermarkets in Ireland are imported. Michael Somers, Forestry Advisor has details Forest fungi (PDF) Introduction Exotic […]
20 August 2021
When a plan comes together
When a plan comes together There are many different kinds of plans and every farm family should have one. James McDonnell Financial specialist, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme outlines the Teagasc planning tools available to farmers to assist with financial, succession, time management or other planning options Farming is a risky business […]
10 August 2021
Use of digital technology in making precision management decisions on-farm
0 Use of digital technology in making precision management decisions on-farm Dairy farms in Ireland are currently challenged with finding implementable solutions to improve sustainability. The Farm Ambassador Programme, an initiative located in the Dingle Peninsula, aims to investigate the feasibility, application and impact of digital technology in the farming business. Dairy farms […]
6 August 2021
Work Safely with Cattle
0 Work Safely with Cattle Well designed and maintained handling facilities are essential for the safe handling of cattle and prevention of injury to handlers. Under TAMS both permanent and temporary cattle handling facilities can be applied for. Recently while working with a farmer to design a cattle handling facility for a TAMS […]
3 August 2021
The Changing Model for Agricultural Schemes
The Changing Model for Agricultural Schemes Results-based payment schemes are likely to be the future of agri-environmental schemes going forward for Irish farmers. Martina Donnelly, Teagasc Galway/Clare Advisor, compares the previous REPS and GLAS schemes to the new REAP scheme here. Results-based schemes generally involve the payment to participants for results achieved […]
31 July 2021
Child Safety on Farms
Child Safety on Farms With the on-going easing of restrictions, children may be attending summer camps & meeting friends. However, children will still be spending more time on farms during their holiday time and Jacinta O’ Neill, Teagasc Advisor Westport, reminds us that the farmyard is not a playground here Summer Holiday […]
30 July 2021
Positive farm price developments signal boost to farm incomes in 2021
Positive farm price developments signal boost to farm incomes in 2021 Improving farm output prices are likely to provide an increase in farm incomes in 2021, in spite of rising input prices, according to the Mid Year Outlook for 2021 produced by Teagasc economists. Weather conditions through the first half of 2021 […]
29 July 2021