Farm Business
Assessing the potential of hydropower
0 Assessing the potential of hydropower With high electricity prices and uncertainty, farmers with steep land and high, consistent volumes of rainfall may consider hydropower. Hydroelectricity is derived from the power harnessed from the flow of falling water, typically from fast-flowing streams and rivers. Presently about 2.5% of Ireland’s electricity generating capacity is […]
9 April 2023
What you need to know about young farmer top up payments
0 What you need to know about young farmer top up payments The CAP 2023 schemes have been announced. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, explains why we all now need to familiarise ourselves with the new titles, acronyms and terms and conditions of the new schemes. There is a lot to examine […]
8 April 2023
Challenges and solutions to female entrepreneurship
0 Challenges and solutions to female entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs and academics from Ireland, Turkey and Greece met to empower females to enhance the sustainability of European food systems. The focus of the online event, held on February 1st, was on female participation in short food supply chains (SFSC). Such chains are seen as having […]
3 February 2023
Reducing the Stress of Transferring the Family Farm
Reducing the Stress of Transferring the Family Farm Teagasc recently held a very well attended workshop in Claremorris on transferring the family farm that covered all aspects of farm transfer. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport tells us it is a topic that always comes up when he is meeting clients, regardless […]
22 November 2022
Everything you need to know about installing solar panels on your farm
0 Everything you need to know about installing solar panels on your farm Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist, answers all your questions about solar panels: where do you put them, what type do your get, can you get a grant, are they tax-deductible, do you need planning permission, how do […]
3 October 2022
Organic Farming – is it an option?
Organic Farming – is it an option? Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist, talks us through the considerations when making the transition to organic farming. Organic production is defined as “an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural […]
21 September 2022
Over 4,500 Farm Accidents occur annually
Over 4,500 Farm Accidents occur annually New data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) has revealed that that there were 4,523 accidents on Irish farms. The survey was conducted in 2021 and relates to year 2020. Over 88% of these farm accidents involved the farm operator, with a further 11% relating […]
20 September 2022
Minister Heydon launches investment in Farm Machinery Simulators
Minister Heydon launches investment in Farm Machinery Simulators At the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska today, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D, launched the investment of €1.2m in 18 farm machinery simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges. […]
20 September 2022
Details on farm performance for 2021
Details on farm performance for 2021 Final results of the 2021 National Farm Survey have been released by Teagasc economists. Enterprise Factsheets providing detailed information on production costs and farm technical performance are also published. Results indicate that the average family farm income rose by 27% in Ireland in 2021 Increase in […]
20 September 2022
OrganicBeef22 Open Day with John Purcell
OrganicBeef22 Open Day with John Purcell In this clip, meet our Teagasc organic specialists Elaine Leavy, Joe Kelleher and Martin Bourke who outline to us what you can expect to see at the upcoming OrganicBeef22 Open Day on the farm of John Purcell in Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday, 28 September 2022. […]
15 September 2022