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Teagasc and Kepak Host Knowledge Transfer Event for Beef Discussion Groups
Teagasc and Kepak Host Knowledge Transfer Event for Beef Discussion Groups Teagasc, in partnership with leading Irish food company Kepak, hosted a dedicated Knowledge Transfer (KT) event for beef advisory groups on Tuesday, 20 May. Over 200 farmers attended a full day of insight, innovation, and hands-on demonstrations focused on building more […]
21 May 2025
Practical Solutions for Pollinator-Friendly Farming
Practical Solutions for Pollinator-Friendly Farming In celebration of World Bee Day 2025, Biodiversity Technician Claudia Barry and Research Officer Saorla Kavanagh share the details of the EU CAP networks Workshop on ‘Promoting Pollinator-Friendly Farming’. In June 2024, the EU CAP Network hosted a workshop on “Promoting Pollinator-Friendly Farming” in Ljubljana, Slovenia. In […]
20 May 2025
Making high feed value silage for sheep
Making high feed value silage for sheep Focusing on producing high-quality silage for sheep has many advantages. In this article, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello outlines some key considerations as the favorable weather conditions have seen an earlier than usual start date to the silage season in many areas. Why is high […]
20 May 2025
Silage cutting: Wilting, nitrogen and sugar levels
Silage cutting: Wilting, nitrogen and sugar levels Silage quality has a major impact on the overall profit of the farm, but some farmers fear earlier cutting due to the presence of nitrogen in the crop. Stephen O’Callaghan, a B&T Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Mullingar, shares some key tips to take advantage of […]
20 May 2025
Choosing beef bulls on dairy farms that are better for the environment and your pocket
Choosing beef bulls on dairy farms that are better for the environment and your pocket George Ramsbottom, Signpost Advisory Programme, highlights how better dairy and beef breeding can cut greenhouse gas emissions while improving calf value. From an environmental perspective better breeding of both dairy and beef cattle is important in the […]
20 May 2025
Launch of forest photography competition highlighting ‘Trees in our Lives’
Launch of forest photography competition highlighting ‘Trees in our Lives’ Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, are delighted to launch an exciting photo competition over the summer months highlighting the multiple benefits provided by trees and forests. This diverse competition, open to all ages, with […]
20 May 2025
Listen: Making informed investment decisions that benefit your farming business
Listen: Making informed investment decisions that benefit your farming business Teagasc farm management specialist, Kevin Connolly, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss and explain why farmers should make informed decisions when it comes to managing their farming business, managing cash surpluses and how to best complete an investment […]
19 May 2025
Will you have enough heifers in 2027?
Will you have enough heifers in 2027? With a significant drop in dairy heifer calf numbers in recent years, Stuart Childs, Joe Patton, and Laurence Shalloo stress the importance of breeding enough replacements to meet herd needs, urging farmers to plan ahead. Recent statistics show that there has been a significant drop […]
19 May 2025
Teagasc Annual Layer Conference returns this week
Teagasc Annual Layer Conference returns this week The Teagasc Annual Layer Conference will return for a third year, with the event taking place on Wednesday, May 21 at the Hotel Kilmore, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan. Offering something to suit all – from sustainability to the benefits of eating quality Irish eggs – […]
19 May 2025
Fabrication at Kildalton: Bringing designs to life
Fabrication at Kildalton: Bringing designs to life From initial concept to design and finally manufacture, students of the Advanced Machinery and Crops Course in Kildalton College gain valuable hands-on experience in fabrication, College Lecturer, Patrick Heffernan tells us more. Through the fabrication module of the Advanced Machinery and Crops Course at Kildalton […]
19 May 2025