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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
Safety Tips when Handling Fertiliser
Safety Tips when Handling Fertiliser Fertiliser spreading season is upon us and so health and safety must always be a priority. Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh, looks at the actions that can be taken to prevent injury when handling fertiliser. Planning Thorough planning when making decisions about the type of […]
21 February 2021
Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update – 11 February 2021
Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update – 11 February 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 so far this year and plans for the year ahead. Tomás discusses some of the production figures for January of […]
12 February 2021
Be Winter-Ready
Be Winter-Ready Although Spring is here we are still experiencing wintry weather with snow and hazardous conditions forecast for the coming days. It is with this in mind that Teagasc advises farmers to be ‘winter-ready’ and provides some useful tips for farming during severe weather conditions and advance planning Severe weather challenges […]
10 February 2021
The development of soil mapping in Ireland
0 The development of soil mapping in Ireland Soils are the interface between geology and the living world. In Ireland, a number of significant soil mapping campaigns have been undertaken since the late 1950s. The January Map of the Month looks at the more well known and widely used soil maps and data […]
6 February 2021