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Steps to Take when Considering Converting to Organic Farming
Steps to Take when Considering Converting to Organic Farming The Organic Farming Scheme is open. Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist gave a presentation recently at the IFA Information Meeting on the Organic Farming Scheme which was held virtually on Thursday, 4th March 2021. Elaine’s presentation and Teagasc guide to organic conversion can […]
16 April 2021
TResearch Spring 2021
0 TResearch Spring 2021 TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. The Spring Edition of TResearch has a special feature on grass roots – 70 years of grassland research; milk fractions for pigs; kelp; BREXIT & farm income. […]
3 April 2021
Equine Nutrition and Digestion
Equine Nutrition and Digestion An active horse is a healthy horse. In this Farm Walk and Talk video with AgriAware, Crea English, an equine lecturer in Kildalton College talks to about the equine nutrition and the equine digestive system. The equine digestive system is monogastric – meaning it has just one stomach. […]
31 March 2021
Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update – March 2021
Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update – March 2021 Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility in Moorepark gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit, covering the latest production figures and the ongoing research taking place in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Moorepark Pig Research Facility Farm […]
29 March 2021
Irish Pig Market; Riding high in Dec but shot down in May
0 Irish Pig Market; Riding high in Dec but shot down in May Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig Development Officer, Moorepark, reviews the Ups and Downs of the Irish Pig Market of 2020; a year of great promise but of modest profitability. He also discusses the volatility of the feed ingredient market here Prospects […]
5 March 2021
North-facing slopes: Topography and the start of spring
0 North-facing slopes: Topography and the start of spring Topography describes many aspects of the physical landscape we live in. February Map of the Month shows areas where topography has a tangible impact. Soil temperature is key to start of growth in spring. Besides latitude, exposure to sunlight is an important factor determining […]
2 March 2021
Additional resources to meet demand for Green Cert Courses | Teagasc Virtual College Open Days
Additional resources to meet demand for Green Cert Courses | Teagasc Virtual College Open Days Teagasc welcomes the recent announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., giving approval for the recruitment of 20 fixed term education staff to meet exceptional demand for Teagasc Green Cert courses. […]
27 February 2021
Smartphone use in Agriculture: What do we know?
Smartphone use in Agriculture: What do we know? As the use of smartphone technology is becoming increasingly popular, there is a need to consider how farmers have adapted. Ursula Kenny gives an insight into a study that was carried out which examined the factors that influence Irish farmers’ engagement with smartphone use. […]
26 February 2021
Pig Farming Options and Opportunities for Reinvestment
Pig Farming Options and Opportunities for Reinvestment Just a year ago, pig producers were experiencing a long awaited period of strong profitability on the back of the brightest outlook for the sector in decades. Emer McCrum, Pig Development Officer, Teagasc discusses the Options and Opportunities for pig producers to reinvestment in their […]
26 February 2021
Are you interested in coming to a Teagasc College?
Are you interested in coming to a Teagasc College? Interested in pursuing a career in the land and agri-food sector? Have you considered applying for a course at a Teagasc college? Teagasc colleges offer a wide array of full-time and part-time courses in agriculture, horticulture, equine, forestry and more. Sign up & […]
24 February 2021