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Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby Hundreds of visitors, ranging from young to old, visited the Walsh family’s dairy farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary yesterday evening to see the steps the award-winning dairy farm is taking to protect the environment. Farming in tune with nature, John and Brendan Walsh were the overall winners […]
11 June 2025
Tips and advice for Men’s Health Week
Tips and advice for Men’s Health Week As part of Men’s Health Week, Regional Project Manager in the west of Ireland with the HSE, Laurence Gaughan is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with some tips and advice on mental health for farmers. As farmers tend to prioritise farm work and the […]
11 June 2025
Establishing red clover swards
Establishing red clover swards Offering many benefits, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, Eamonn Dempsey details the key things to get right when establishing red clover swards on your farm. Red clover is a high-yielding, nitrogen-fixing legume that is primarily used for silage production. It offers high yields of over 15 tonne dry matter […]
11 June 2025
Building farmer resilience
Building farmer resilience Beef farming in Ireland brings a unique set of physical and emotional demands. Studies show that farmers face high rates of burnout, stress-related illness and mental health challenges. As part of Men’s Health Week, taking place from 9-15 June, we recap on some strategies farmers can utilise to build […]
10 June 2025
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry Recent rain, recovering grass growth rates and good clover content mean farmers need to focus on maximising nitrogen (N) utilisation across the farm, Teagasc Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Liz Duffy shares some key tips. In this article, I will focus on knowing your N allowance, […]
10 June 2025
Preventing blowfly strike
Preventing blowfly strike Brian McConnell, Technical Consultant for Elanco in Ireland, joins this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss blowfly strike. Brian outlines the duration and severity of the seasonal risk period before delving into how blowfly strike occurs, the life cycle, and why early intervention is critical for effective control. […]
10 June 2025
Gearing up for Sheep 2025 – What to expect
Gearing up for Sheep 2025 – What to expect Visitors to Sheep 2025 can look forward to a wide array of technical information and expert insights from leading industry professionals, Dr. Philip Creighton, Teagasc Sheep Enterprise Leader, provides an overview of what to expect at the must attend event. The highly anticipated […]
10 June 2025
Key management decisions for grass-clover swards
0 Key management decisions for grass-clover swards On this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast, James Dunne is joined by Teagasc grassland researcher, Dr. Mike Egan to discuss the correct management of grass-clover swards to ensure high levels of pasture and animal performance. Mike also discusses the findings from the recent external […]
9 June 2025
Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry?
0 Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry? The Moorepark 2025 Open Day will offer a blueprint for the dairy sector’s future, with the emphasis on protecting and enhancing the fundamental advantages of our grass-based production system, Head of Teagasc Animal & Grassland Innovation and Research Programme, Laurence Shalloo writes. Dairy […]
9 June 2025
Quality pasture: The foundation for healthy horses
0 Quality pasture: The foundation for healthy horses The importance of pasture quality to horse health, nutrition and overall cost will form central pillars of discussion at two upcoming Equine Pasture Management Workshops. The importance of pasture quality to horse health, nutrition and overall cost will form central pillars of discussion at two […]
9 June 2025