Articles
Be vigilant of Nematodirus
0 Be vigilant of Nematodirus Each spring, farmers are advised of the predicted risk of disease, chiefly in lambs, caused by the roundworm Nematodirus battus. Published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in collaboration with Met Éireann, UCD and Teagasc, the Nematodirus Forecast 2025 – an aid to prevent the […]
7 April 2025
Investing in the future of sustainable animal science researchers
0 Investing in the future of sustainable animal science researchers To encourage collaboration, innovation and resilience among early career animal scientists, an important gathering of emerging young scientists, respected industry professionals and distinguished academic experts took place today, April 7. Officially launched by Minister Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of […]
7 April 2025
Heat detection tips for suckler herds
0 Heat detection tips for suckler herds Heat detection – or lack of – is often touted as a contributing factor for the low uptake of AI on Irish suckler herds. Whether used to identify cows to breed to AI or to provide more accurate data on expected calving dates from natural serves, […]
6 April 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Milk Vending Machines
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Milk Vending Machines Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how milk vending machines can offer farmers a path to diversification, boosting revenue, enhancing consumer convenience, and strengthening farm-to-table connections. Direct selling of milk via vending machines can be a diversification option for farmers or family members in […]
6 April 2025
Going viral: How viruses can help fight mushroom pathogens
0 Going viral: How viruses can help fight mushroom pathogens Research at the Horticulture Development Department at Teagasc Ashtown is exploring the potential use of viruses to combat pathogens in commercial mushroom cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is a significant horticultural enterprise in many countries. In Ireland, commercial mushroom production is the largest horticultural sector, […]
6 April 2025
AI results in the Derrypatrick herd
0 AI results in the Derrypatrick herd The Derrypatrick herd is an 80-cow suckler calf-to-beef research herd at Teagasc Grange. The spring-calving herd receives 100% artificial insemination (AI) and completes the breeding season over a nine-week period, Research Officer in Teagasc Grange, Dr. Peter Doyle tells us more. A pre-breeding scan detects animals […]
5 April 2025
Plan for your ACRES low-input grassland score now
0 Plan for your ACRES low-input grassland score now Martina Donnelly explores how farmers can improve their low input grassland (LIG) scores under ACRES. The payment rate is based on your score, up to a maximum of €450 per hectare, including a bonus of €50 for late-mown meadows. Many farmers participating in ACRES […]
5 April 2025
Recap: A Farmer’s Guide to Suckler Breeding Webinar Series
0 Recap: A Farmer’s Guide to Suckler Breeding Webinar Series The Future Beef team hosted a series of webinars, which focused on a farmer’s guide to suckler breeding, covering topics such as pre-breeding essentials, breeding the ideal cow, and the latest technologies and how to use them properly. Pre-breeding essentials Taking place on […]
5 April 2025
The benefits of AI in suckler herds
0 The benefits of AI in suckler herds With less than 20% of calves in Irish suckler herds bred from artificial insemination, Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, and Prof. David Kenny, Head of the Teagasc Animal and Bioscience Research Department, look at some of the potential benefits of AI usage. Reproductive efficiency is a […]
4 April 2025
The best use of plant growth regulators
0 The best use of plant growth regulators Crops are growing rapidly, and careful management is essential to prevent lodging before harvest. On this week’s Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Dr. Richie Hackett from Teagasc Oak Park to discuss strategies for reducing lodging risk and the best use of plant growth […]
4 April 2025