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Have you a Will made?
Have you a Will made? Keith Fahy Teagasc B & T Drystock Advisor, discusses the importance of having a plan in place for the future. “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”. A quote made famous by Samuel Langhorne Clemens best known by his pen name […]
29 July 2023
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses Learn about a variety of Courses available this Autumn related to the Food and Beverage sector. From New Product Development and Butchering to Cheese Making and Microbiology. Management of New Product Development Innovation and the development of new products is essential to the success and profitability […]
28 July 2023
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, tells us; a key component of building and maintaining soil fertility in organic farming is an available supply of organic nutrient sources. For example, farm manures will supply valuable major and minor nutrients to supply annual crop requirements and help replenish soil […]
28 July 2023
IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains
IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains IMPRESS is an industry driven project, based on sound science and centred around the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth strategies, striving to promote sustainable and zero-waste production and consumption. The four year project, co-funded by Horizon Europe officially began earlier this […]
26 July 2023
Sharp fall in 2023 dairy and tillage incomes expected, while cattle and sheep incomes to increase slightly
Sharp fall in 2023 dairy and tillage incomes expected, while cattle and sheep incomes to increase slightly A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides an update on the forecast average margins and incomes which are likely across the agricultural sector in Ireland in 2023. Agriculture continues to face substantial input price […]
25 July 2023
Reappointments to Teagasc Authority
Reappointments to Teagasc Authority Mr. Liam Herlihy has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Teagasc Authority for a second five year term, by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. His appointment is for a 5 year term effective from 17 September. Mr. Herlihy is a farmer from […]
24 July 2023
Energy and Farm Diversification Options Showcased
Energy and Farm Diversification Options Showcased Thousands of people attended the Energy and Farm Diversification show which took place in Gurteen Agricultural College yesterday, Thursday 20 July. Talks were delivered all day across three pavilions: Energy Pavilion – Anaerobic Digestion, Energy Policy, Solar, Electricity, Biomass, Community Energy Farm Diversification Pavilion – Secrets […]
21 July 2023
Be a Farm Safety Hero
Be a Farm Safety Hero Acknowledging a Farm Safety Hero is the Friday theme of Farm Safety Week 2023. John McNamara, Teagasc Senior Health and Safety Specialist tells us more Teagasc wishes to particularly pay tribute to Farmers who have given an account of their injury or ill health so that others […]
21 July 2023
Farm Safety Week Focus: Long Term Health
Farm Safety Week Focus: Long Term Health The Farm Safety week focus for Thursday is long term health. Managing your own personal health and safety must be central to good management on the farm. Manual Handling About a third of all reported injuries are due to poor manual handling. Most manual handling […]
20 July 2023
Farm Safety week – Livestock handling
Farm Safety week – Livestock handling The Farm Safety week focus for Wednesday is livestock handling. With cattle out grazing it is an important time to think about how interactions with your cattle can be planned and managed carefully to avoid risk. Francis Bligh tells us how we can stay safe while […]
19 July 2023