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Biomass for Energy
0 Biomass for Energy Biomass can be defined as any material which is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, plant matter, animal matter, fungi or algae. This includes wood, straw, energy crops, sewage sludge, waste organic materials and animal litter. Barry Caslin has more information Introduction Biomass can be defined as any […]
5 January 2021
Aim for Zero Farm Accidents in 2021
0 Aim for Zero Farm Accidents in 2021 Aim for Zero farm accidents every day in 2021. An accident causes tragedy and leads to tragedy, pain and suffering, and possibly lifelong disability. It is in everyone’s best interests to put time and effort into preventing accidents.This is the message from John McNamara Health […]
2 January 2021
Teagasc Pig Research Farm update – 2020 Year in review
Teagasc Pig Research Farm update – 2020 Year in review Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager at the Moorepark Pig Research Facility talks through the production figures on the farm in 2020 and tells us about some of the plans in place for 2021. To look back on any of the Teagasc Pig articles, […]
31 December 2020
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Horticulture
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Horticulture A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Horticulture was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Technical performance; Research & technology transfer actions and Comment. A new series […]
27 December 2020
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Food
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Food A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Food was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Shape & size of sector at present and in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Research & technology transfer actions; Some initiatives underway; Outcome of […]
20 December 2020
What type of feed system is best for my pig farm?
What type of feed system is best for my pig farm? This infographic takes you through the process of deciding which type of feed system is most suitable for your pig farm, and how to improve feed efficiency on your current system. This infographic was developed as part of the WetFeed Project which looked […]
19 December 2020
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Pigs was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Technical performance indicators; Research & technology transfer actions and Comment. A new […]
18 December 2020
The Irish Pig Sector Year in Review and Outlook for 2021
The Irish Pig Sector Year in Review and Outlook for 2021 For the last The Pig Edge podcast episode of the year, Ciarán Carroll, Head of Teagasc Pigs Knowledge Transfer was joined by Michael McKeon, Specialist Pig Development Officer with Teagasc, based at Moorepark, with a review of the Irish Pig Sector […]
18 December 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Artificial Insemination
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Artificial Insemination The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on Artificial Insemination. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about the Artificial Insemination Procedure in pigs. This video in the Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills […]
16 December 2020
Seaweeds for foods and feeds
0 Seaweeds for foods and feeds Seaweeds grow in all of the Earth’s coastal climatic zones and have numerous colours, shapes and uses. Although consumed widely in Japan as an important dietary source of fibre and vitamins; in the Western hemisphere, they are overlooked as a nutrition source. Maria Hayes, Food Researcher explains […]
3 December 2020