Articles
Pre-breeding: A stitch in time saves nine
Pre-breeding: A stitch in time saves nine Investing time identifying problem cows and dealing with them early will pay dividends, writes Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs who offers tips and advice on tightening the calving spread with breeding fast approaching. Seasonal calving depends on compact calving to match demand with supply. The […]
14 April 2025
Participants sought for Citizen Science Project on soil health
Participants sought for Citizen Science Project on soil health Teagasc and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre have launched GroundTruth, an innovative citizen science project, facilitated by Research Ireland. The project, which is co-funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and the Department of Education, aims to improve […]
14 April 2025
Growing Futures: The Expanding Role of Horticultural Education in Ireland
Growing Futures: The Expanding Role of Horticultural Education in Ireland As Ireland continues to embrace sustainability, climate resilience, and food security, horticulture is stepping into the spotlight, not just as a vibrant sector of the economy, but as a vital force in shaping our environmental future. John Mulhern, College Principal, tells us […]
14 April 2025
Producing a good, saleable calf without any extra work
Producing a good, saleable calf without any extra work DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire revisits Declan and Matthew Mullen in Co. Meath to see how the beef sires they selected last year have delivered on the ground. This time last year, we sat down with Declan and Matthew Mullen to select beef […]
14 April 2025
Dairygold-Teagasc partnership helps over 1,000 farmers improve sustainability
Dairygold-Teagasc partnership helps over 1,000 farmers improve sustainability Over 1,000 farmers have already participated in one-to-one consultations as part of a Dairygold and Teagasc partnership, helping them to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing farm sustainability. A key initiative of the Dairygold Grassroots Sustainability Programme, farmers receive tailored advice on improving their […]
13 April 2025
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators Applications are now invited for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Innovation Programme (FAST-IP), which begins in September. Twelve places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme, aimed at mid-career professionals. This programme provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme and […]
13 April 2025
Herd nutrition notes for April
Herd nutrition notes for April March 2025 was excellent in terms of getting cows to grass and utilising swards. However, allocating sufficient grass in April can be a significant pinch point for maintaining herd performance and body condition. Managing the transition to the second grazing rotation, milking platform stocking rate/closing area for […]
12 April 2025
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course Do you want to understand the factors affecting ruminant digestion? The Teagasc Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition gives you the tools to make effective feeding decisions. The Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition helps you build a strong foundation in ruminant digestion and nutrition. […]
12 April 2025
New guidelines on riparian buffer zones
New guidelines on riparian buffer zones Riparian buffer zones, which are strips of land along watercourses, play a vital role in mitigating the impact of agricultural activities on water quality. Despite their importance, these measures have sometimes been installed without sufficient attention to the principle of the ‘right measure’ in the ‘right […]
12 April 2025
A reminder of SCEP requirements
A reminder of SCEP requirements Farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) need to be aware that the number of eligible females required within their herd will be higher come October 31, 2025. As part of a recent beef scheme update on the Teagasc Beef Edge podcast, Assistant Principal Officer […]
11 April 2025