Farm Business
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
Machinery Co-operatives in Ireland
Machinery Co-operatives in Ireland Ireland’s first farm machinery sharing co-operative was formed by members of Kilnamartyra dairy discussion group in West Cork. The machinery co-op provides a sound business structure for the sharing of machinery between farmers and can be applicable to farmers in any enterprise, especially tillage In November 2018, Comharcumann […]
18 June 2021
Agriculture is facing a momentous decision on carbon budgets
Agriculture is facing a momentous decision on carbon budgets Over the next few months a decision on the future of Irish agriculture will be taken that may prove to be as momentous as the 1984 introduction of milk quota or our 1973 entry to the EU. Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc […]
10 June 2021
Improving your Financial Fitness can help manage tight margins
Improving your Financial Fitness can help manage tight margins Having a good feel for the farm finances and what is happening on a farm or farm household is critical. This applies whether a farmer is expanding or just wants to ensure that they are in a good position to deal with whatever […]
25 May 2021
Farm Livestock Safety
Farm Livestock Safety Whether you work alone or as part of a team on a farm, safety when dealing with livestock is of utmost importance. Here Jamie Cahill from Kildalton College deals with safety around livestock. Part of the AgriAware Farm Walk and Talk series for Agriculture Science students. Livestock are responsible […]
29 March 2021
Machinery Farm Safety
Machinery Farm Safety Machinery Farm Safety is the first in a series of Farm Walk and Talk videos developed by AgriAware and Teagasc. In this video Stuart Goodwin talks about farm machinery and farm safety Farming is a very enjoyable career but it is also one of the most dangerous. The lives […]
29 March 2021