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A little help goes a long way for Signpost Sheep farmer, Tomas O’Toole
0 A little help goes a long way for Signpost Sheep farmer, Tomas O’Toole Farming in Clifden, Co. Galway, Signpost Programme and Better Farm Sheep Programme participant, Tomas O’Toole reflects on a busy spring period, highlighting the importance of having sufficient help for lambing and his plans for maintaining lamb performance and building […]
1 May 2025
LESS slurry spreading delivers air quality improvements
0 LESS slurry spreading delivers air quality improvements More farmers using Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) technologies and a reduction in the volume of nitrogen fertilisers used in 2023 delivered improvements for Ireland’s air quality, a new report has shown. As presented in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Ireland’s Air Pollutant Emissions Report […]
1 May 2025
Crop management for the week ahead and UK farming realities
0 Crop management for the week ahead and UK farming realities Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, both tillage specialists with Teagasc, join the Tillage Edge this week to discuss the key actions needed in crops over the next 7 to 10 days. Andy Mahon, a Dubliner and farm manager in the UK, also […]
1 May 2025
Yellow rust vigilance required
0 Yellow rust vigilance required Recent rainfall combined with a spell of warm weather has triggered rapid, exponential growth in tillage crops over the past few days. In this article, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Ciaran Collins offers key advice on weed control and disease control programmes. Weed control is under way in spring cereals, […]
1 May 2025
Funding for Teagasc projects under international strand of DAFM’s Research Programme
0 Funding for Teagasc projects under international strand of DAFM’s Research Programme A number of Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding for projects through the international strand of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Research Programme. Announced today, May 1, by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, […]
1 May 2025
New insights on dairy-beef post weaning feeding strategies
0 New insights on dairy-beef post weaning feeding strategies A recent study completed by Jennifer Abbot at Teagasc Grange has shed new light on possible post-weaning feeding strategies to improve the carcass performance of dairy-beef males. Results from this study, which examined different pre- and post-weaning feeding strategies for Angus and Holstein Friesian […]
1 May 2025
Helping shape the future of Irish sheep farming at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Helping shape the future of Irish sheep farming at Mountbellew Agricultural College Christopher Scally, Distance Education Course Co-Ordinator with Mountbellew Agricultural College, charts the launch of the Young Sheep Farmer Forum, which aims to empower the next generation of Irish sheep farmers. Mountbellew Agricultural College (MAC) is proud to announce its involvement […]
30 April 2025
Key tips for weed control on grazing and silage ground
Key tips for weed control on grazing and silage ground Chris Maughan, Product and Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, discusses weed control on grazing and silage ground on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Chris highlights the opportunity to control weeds, particularly docks in silage ground and grazing paddocks. Nettles and thistles […]
30 April 2025
Nitrogen application strategies for grass-white clover swards
Nitrogen application strategies for grass-white clover swards With April turning to May, farmers may be considering reducing chemical nitrogen applications to grass-white clover swards. Dr. Áine Murray of the Teagasc Grassland Department shares some key tips to ensure this is done in the most effective way to prevent a drop in total […]
30 April 2025
Grass a go
Grass a go With higher grass growth rates beginning to leave surpluses, farmers are being encouraged to carefully monitor grass supplies. Reported in the Grass10 weekly newsletter, grass growth rates – as recorded on farms measuring through PastureBase Ireland – have increased to 55kg DM/ha/day and 51kg DM/ha/day on dairy and drystock […]
30 April 2025