Articles
A calving and grazing update from Future Farmer, David Fennelly
A calving and grazing update from Future Farmer, David Fennelly Teagasc/Tírlan Future Farm programme farmer, David Fennelly joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss how the busy calving period is progressing, and he outlines his grazing management to date. David also explains how he will manage the coming weeks […]
10 March 2025
Maximise your sheep farm’s potential with the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme
Maximise your sheep farm’s potential with the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme Are you a sheep farmer looking to improve your business using the latest technology? Teagasc is inviting expressions of interest for the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your farm for a sustainable future. This programme […]
10 March 2025
A productive start to the year for Ger McSweeney
A productive start to the year for Ger McSweeney The calving season is going well, with strong performance in breeding, young bull development, and calf health. Ger is focusing on improving carcass weights, colostrum management, and overall herd efficiency. Breeding On the day of the visit 70% of the cows had calved. […]
10 March 2025
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, but Teagasc is here to help and committed to supporting owners throughout the recovery process, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcome for their forests. John Casey tells us more about the […]
10 March 2025
TAMS action to aid Storm Éowyn clean up
0 TAMS action to aid Storm Éowyn clean up The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has leveraged its Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) to provide support to farmers dealing with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon on Thursday, March […]
9 March 2025
Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings
0 Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Caroline Lalor, FarmPEAT Project Manager and Bernie Duffy, FarmPEAT Local Liaison Officer to provide an insight into the FarmPEAT EIP, along with the key learnings A questions […]
9 March 2025
Grazing management for dairy-beef systems
0 Grazing management for dairy-beef systems Achieving the desired levels of animal performance at pasture is critical for dairy-beef systems. Target weight gains can be achieved from grass-only diets where the correct management practices are implemented. Key components of efficient grazing systems Infrastructure Good grazing infrastructure (roads and paddocks) maximise grass utilisation. An […]
8 March 2025
Putting hill farms on a sustainable path to the future
0 Putting hill farms on a sustainable path to the future Hill farms, by their nature, are low input, low output enterprises that are very dependent on direct payments to remain viable. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, shares steps to boost profits, flock performance & sustainability, ensuring hill farms thrive for the […]
8 March 2025
Is my winter fluke control programme working?
0 Is my winter fluke control programme working? With most cattle now indoors for more than 12 weeks and turnout fast approaching, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, Catherine Egan explains why now is the time to check the effectiveness of your winter fluke control programme. Last November, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the […]
7 March 2025
Integrating old ideas with new technology
0 Integrating old ideas with new technology This week on the Tillage Edge, we catch up with John Crowley, a Signpost tillage farmer from Wexford, to discuss his farming system. Located in the heart of malting barley country, John is dedicated to producing high-spec malting barley each year. Despite transitioning to a min-till […]
7 March 2025