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Halloween – What do you know?
Halloween – What do you know? With Halloween upon us, Teagasc Daily asks the question: What do you know about pumpkins, bats and turnips? On Oíche Shamhna (Halloween night) long before pumpkin carving, the humble turnip was traditionally carved out. And hear what Éanna Ní Lamhna has to say on bats on […]
31 October 2021
Meet Vera an Irish Sport Horse Young Breeder
Meet Vera an Irish Sport Horse Young Breeder Vera O’Callaghan grew up near Macroom in Co. Cork and has been interested in ponies and horses from a very young age. From as early as five years old she participated in events, starting out at the local agricultural show in lead rein classes […]
29 October 2021
Dan Geaney – ISH Young Breeders Programme
Dan Geaney – ISH Young Breeders Programme Dan Geaney grew up in Castleisland, Co. Kerry. His whole family are immersed in horses. His grandfather, Donal Geaney, most notably bred two time Olympic Eventer (2008 & 2012), and Olympic team gold winner in 2008, Mr Medicott. Dan shares his personal experiences of the […]
23 October 2021
Do health when you are Young
Do health when you are Young On the final day of Ag Mental Health Week John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist looks at the health priorities of young farmers & advises that the younger the age that you start adopting health gain practices the better. He discusses Irish research in the […]
16 October 2021
Securing Positive Mental Health in Farming
Securing Positive Mental Health in Farming Ag Mental Health Week runs to Saturday, Oct 16. This week Teagasc Daily brings you short articles from John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, reminding farmers and all working in agriculture of the importance of mental health awareness. Article 3 focus is: Securing Positive Mental […]
14 October 2021
Don’t feel Impregnable – look after your Health
Don’t feel Impregnable – look after your Health Ag Mental Health Week runs from Oct 10 to Saturday, Oct 16. All this week Teagasc Daily will bring you series of 4 short articles from John McNamara Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, reminding farmers and all working in agriculture of the importance of […]
13 October 2021
Commuting before the pandemic
0 Commuting before the pandemic As some of us return to the work and college after 18 months of working from home, the September Map of the Month looks at pre-pandemic commuting patterns – highlighting how important regional towns are. It is interesting to think how the next survey of commuting will differ. […]
1 October 2021
Teagasc advisors first in Europe to achieve new European Certificate
Teagasc advisors first in Europe to achieve new European Certificate Two Teagasc advisors are the first in Europe to be awarded the European CECRA certificate. Marie Flynn, Dairy Advisor based in Moorepark advisory office and Cian Condon, Drystock & Goat advisor based in Teagasc Manorhamilton were presented with their certificates by Teagasc […]
28 September 2021
Comeragh Hill Sheep Farmers secures Biodiversity Funding
Comeragh Hill Sheep Farmers secures Biodiversity Funding The Teagasc Comeragh Hill Sheep Discussion Group was awarded €118,720 for a one-year project. The group comprises 14 farmer members whose sheep graze over 4,000 hectares of the Comeragh mountains. The award was made in June by DAFM using the EIP model; it’s focus is […]
27 September 2021
Apply now for Pilot Soil Sampling Programme
Apply now for Pilot Soil Sampling Programme Today, Monday 27th September sees the opening of a pilot Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme. This is a farm level soil sampling & analysis initiative which will provide farmers and their advisors with comprehensive details about the soil health and condition on their farms. Read […]
27 September 2021