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Quality silage saved in Youghal
Quality silage saved in Youghal Participants in the Teagasc Signpost and Future Beef Programmes, father and son team, Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy carry a suckler beef enterprise, split 60:40 spring and autumn calving. As part of this Signpost Programme update, Eamon McCarthy fills us in on the latest happenings from the farm. […]
13 June 2025
Gene editing: The next leap in pig production efficiency?
Gene editing: The next leap in pig production efficiency? Could gene editing transform pig production as a new tool to boost production efficiency and disease resistance? The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) recent decision has prompted Teagasc researcher, Dr. Peadar Lawlor to explore what this technology might mean for the future […]
13 June 2025
Controlling the conifer harvest: Timber security
Controlling the conifer harvest: Timber security This is the first in a series of articles on controlling the conifer timber harvest and sales process, where Teagasc forestry advisors provide guidance related to timber security. Harvested timber is a valuable commodity and, as such, should be protected. Timber security is an important factor […]
13 June 2025
Sheep farmers’ views wanted for Sustain Sheep research
Sheep farmers’ views wanted for Sustain Sheep research Led by researchers in Teagasc Athenry, the Sustain Sheep Project is seeking farmers’ views to assess their awareness of genetic tools that can help reduce methane emissions and support climate change adaptation. Sustain Sheep is an international project, creating knowledge and infrastructure to incorporate […]
13 June 2025
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity Managed in a traditional way since the late 18th century, a meadow in the demesne of Birr Castle took pride of place at a landmark event, today, June 12. Co-hosted by the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event featured high profile speakers […]
12 June 2025
Listen: The Evolution of Sprayer Technology – Part 2
Listen: The Evolution of Sprayer Technology – Part 2 On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, the second of a two-part series with Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Researcher, Dermot discusses the latest developments in sprayer technology, including nozzle technology and where this technology can be best used on farms. Sprayer technology has advanced significantly […]
12 June 2025
Field Vegetable Crop Establishment and Band Spraying Demonstrations at Crops Open Day
Field Vegetable Crop Establishment and Band Spraying Demonstrations at Crops Open Day A live field vegetable crop establishment and band spraying demonstration will take place in Teagasc Oak Park on Wednesday, 25 June as part of the Crops Open Day 2025. The Teagasc Horticulture Development Department are hosting the event and have […]
12 June 2025
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites Extensively proven and widely promoted as a key technology to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from Irish grass-based systems, promising early results from a major Teagasc study should serve to instil further confidence in protected urea. As a climate mitigation technology, the […]
12 June 2025
Variability and BYDV evident in spring barley crops
Variability and BYDV evident in spring barley crops Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins assesses the performance of spring barley crops, highlighting some variability and a rise in BYDV incidence, especially in later-sown crops. Spring barley is a bit of a mixed bag this year, largely depending on when the crop was […]
12 June 2025
6 reasons to attend the Crops and Technology Open Day
6 reasons to attend the Crops and Technology Open Day All involved in the tillage and horticultural sectors are invited to the highly anticipated Crops and Technology Open Day. Organised in partnership with the Irish Farmers Journal, the Crops and Technology Open Day will take place in the Teagasc Crops Research Centre, […]
12 June 2025