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Fertilising first cut grass silage
Fertilising first cut grass silage The next few weeks are crucial for farm decisions that impact winter costs. High-quality silage boosts weanling weight gain and cuts finishing meal costs, Sean Mannion tells us more. In the coming weeks the decisions made on farm will determine the cost of production for up to […]
30 March 2025
Are you eligible for the 2025 Dairy-Beef weighing scheme?
Are you eligible for the 2025 Dairy-Beef weighing scheme? After its departure from the scheme ranks in 2024, the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme has made a return for 2025. A scheme to support farmers rearing progeny from the dairy herd, and having been in operation in 2021, 2022 and 2023, its […]
29 March 2025
Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland
Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland Jesmond Harding, Conservation Officer, Butterfly Conservation Ireland, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland. Butterfly numbers have been declining since the 1970s, making conservation efforts more important than ever. Jesmond Harding of Butterfly Conservation Ireland […]
29 March 2025
Record student numbers attend Agri Aware Farm Walk & Talk Series
Record student numbers attend Agri Aware Farm Walk & Talk Series Taking place in an array of locations across the country, including Teagasc Agricultural Colleges and Research Centres, over 4,100 secondary school agriculture science students attended the Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk Series 2025. A record attendance, 15 events took place […]
29 March 2025
Timing is everything
Timing is everything “Right place, right time” or a perfectly timed tackle, timing is everything. This is also true for insemination with sexed semen. Getting it right can make a difference. Stuart Childs explains why. Sexed semen has grown in popularity in recent years and has increased dramatically in the last 2-3 […]
28 March 2025
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations Teagasc Forestry Development Department will kick off a series of events next Tuesday as part of their ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms. Forestry Development Officer, Noel Kennedy, outlines plans for the first post-storm harvesting demonstration in east Galway on April 1 Teagasc, in conjunction […]
28 March 2025
Farming and Biodiversity National Network launched
Farming and Biodiversity National Network launched The three-year Farmer-focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network (FarmBioNet) Horizon project launched in January 2025. FarmBioNet aims to help farmers and foresters to provide habitats for biodiversity on their land. A core activity within the FarmBioNet Research Project is the creation of Farming and Biodiversity National […]
28 March 2025
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks With the weather allowing farmers to plant crops and treat winter crops in ideal conditions, the only concern is the harsh wind which was slowing growth. For this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Teagasc Tillage Specialists, Shay Phelan and Ciaran […]
28 March 2025
Five things beef farmers need to know this spring
Five things beef farmers need to know this spring The Beef Edge podcast is delivering expert insights on performance, production, and profitability – anywhere, anytime. Catherine Egan highlighted her top episodes for spring in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article. For many, a move away from full-time operations to more part-time enterprises has […]
28 March 2025
Farm Energy Costs: Improving Energy Efficiency
Farm Energy Costs: Improving Energy Efficiency Energy costs are a major expense for pig farms. Reducing energy use improves sustainability and saves money. A simple review of energy use can highlight ways to cut costs and boost efficiency, Emer McCrum tells us more. Energy use (measured in kWh/ pig produced) is a […]
28 March 2025