Articles
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
Grazing grass-white clover swards – Dr. Áine Murray’s key tips
Grazing grass-white clover swards – Dr. Áine Murray’s key tips Effective grazing management is essential for maintaining white clover content within grazing swards. In this article, Dr. Áine Murray shares some key tips to ensure it thrives in your swards. To fully maximise the benefits of incorporating white clover into grass swards, […]
29 April 2025
WaterMARKE Project Report published
WaterMARKE Project Report published Researchers in the WaterMARKE project have investigated how the complementary use of research and knowledge exchange can achieve greater uptake of farm level water quality mitigation measures to ultimately secure an improvement in water quality as required by the Water Framework Directive. The WaterMARKE project was funded by […]
29 April 2025
Environment Edge: Protecting drinking water in the drumlins of Monaghan
Environment Edge: Protecting drinking water in the drumlins of Monaghan A novel approach is being taken by the Stranooden Group Water Scheme to protect water in Co. Monaghan, working with catchment science and farmers to improve drinking water. James McGlone, Manager of the Stranooden Group Water Scheme, and Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, Domhnall […]
29 April 2025
Land rental price increases expected
Land rental price increases expected A survey of 169 auctioneers and valuers from all over the country is pointing to an increase in the average cost of rented land in 2025. Results of the survey, which took place over February and March 2025, was published as part of the Society of Chartered […]
29 April 2025
Price of agricultural land forecast to rise in 2025
Price of agricultural land forecast to rise in 2025 A major survey has forecast an increase in the price of agricultural land in 2025. Published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc, today, April 29, the Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2025, which is based on February […]
29 April 2025
Don’t miss a heat
Don’t miss a heat With the dairy breeding season having commenced, regular and effective heat detection is critical in order to hit the key breeding performance indicators. Central to achieving the desired 90% 6-week calving rate, a 365-day calving interval and a planned empty rate of less than 8% over a 12-week […]
28 April 2025
Sire Advice with ICBF’s Dan O’Riordan
Sire Advice with ICBF’s Dan O’Riordan Some 18 years since it was first made available to farmers, Dan O’Riordan of the ICBF joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the Sire Advice Programme. Dan first explains what Sire Advice is and how it works to […]
28 April 2025
Identifying and dealing with problem cows
Identifying and dealing with problem cows On every farm, a proportion of cows will not display behavioural heat (anoestrus) at the start of the breeding period. Here are some tips on identifying these cows and putting in corrective measures on farm to address with the problem. The return to normal cyclic ovarian […]
28 April 2025
Getting the timing right with sexed semen
Getting the timing right with sexed semen Timing is everything when it comes to using sexed semen during the breeding season. Getting it right can make a difference, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs explains why in this article. Sexed semen has grown in popularity in recent years and has increased dramatically in […]
28 April 2025