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Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course Do you want to understand the factors affecting ruminant digestion? The Teagasc Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition gives you the tools to make effective feeding decisions. The Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition helps you build a strong foundation in ruminant digestion and nutrition. […]
12 April 2025
Findings from the Teagasc calf transport studies
Findings from the Teagasc calf transport studies Findings of major calf transport studies undertaken by researchers in Teagasc, Moorepark were shared with delegates at the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Conference, which took place in Co. Galway from April 8-10. Teagasc Walsh Scholars, Susanne Siegmann and Luca van Dijk discussed various […]
11 April 2025
A reminder of SCEP requirements
A reminder of SCEP requirements Farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) need to be aware that the number of eligible females required within their herd will be higher come October 31, 2025. As part of a recent beef scheme update on the Teagasc Beef Edge podcast, Assistant Principal Officer […]
11 April 2025
Grass 10 Grazing Report with Oisin Gallen Co. Donegal
Grass 10 Grazing Report with Oisin Gallen Co. Donegal On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy gets a grazing update from Oisin Gallen, Co. Donegal, he also discusses beginning the 2nd rotation and has information on upcoming reseeding events countrywide. Grazing conditions across Ireland are excellent this week, with grass […]
11 April 2025
Post-storm timber harvesting demos provide guidance to impacted forest owners
Post-storm timber harvesting demos provide guidance to impacted forest owners Over 250 forest owners attended recent Teagasc demonstrations which provided guidance on managing forestry storm damage. An estimated 24,000 hectares of forests were felled by Storm Eoywn, with half of the forests owned by farmers and private landowners. With the most severe […]
11 April 2025
Don’t miss Talking Timber 2025
Don’t miss Talking Timber 2025 Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event returns, taking place in Sligo, next Tuesday, April 15, with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response. Tom Houlihan tells us more. This event, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Forest Industries Ireland, will […]
11 April 2025
EU Partnership in Animal Health & Welfare
EU Partnership in Animal Health & Welfare Keelin O’Driscoll tells us about a new EU Partnership in Animal Health & Welfare, an ambitious research and innovation initiative the European Commission (EC) has funded to control infectious diseases of animals, and to promote animal welfare. Launched in 2024, the Partnership is expected to […]
11 April 2025
Why the Teagasc Crop Report is an essential tool for agronomists and farmers
Why the Teagasc Crop Report is an essential tool for agronomists and farmers With crop inputs being applied weekly, farmers and agronomists face constant decisions around product choice, application timing and overall strategy. For this episode of The Tillage Edge, Denis Dunne, Trials Manager at Seedtech, joins Michael Hennessy to discuss how […]
10 April 2025
Multi-species or grass/white clover for beef reseeds?
Multi-species or grass/white clover for beef reseeds? Beef farmers planning to reseed in the coming weeks have a decision to make – stick with the tried and tested grass/white clover mixes or venture for something more novel in multi-species swards. In comparison to the perennial ryegrass dominated swards that have been a […]
10 April 2025
Field tasks for winter cereals and spring crops
Field tasks for winter cereals and spring crops With winter crops moving through growth stages, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan takes a closer look at the field tasks for the weeks ahead and provides an update on spring crop establishments. Winter barley Growth in winter barley has increased in the last […]
10 April 2025