Articles
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options For some farmers the process of transferring the family farm is a relatively easy decision to take, for others it is a decision taken out of their hands if they pass away before making a Will. Andy Ryder tells us more. There are many things […]
19 January 2025
Calving preparations and performance at Ballyhaise
Calving preparations and performance at Ballyhaise Consisting of 35 spring-calving, continental-type suckler cows, Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty provide an update on the performance of the Ballyhaise suckler herd and outline how they are preparing for the upcoming calving season. The main objective of the suckler enterprise at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is […]
18 January 2025
Listen: Weekly Grass10 Update
Listen: Weekly Grass10 Update For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting soil samples completed while ground conditions are good and he highlights the upcoming Nutrient Management Week on our social media channels. For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting soil samples completed while ground conditions […]
18 January 2025
Nitrogen rate effect – research update
Nitrogen rate effect – research update Edward O’Riordan, MJ Kelly, Sarah Burke and Mark McGee, Teagasc Grange, report on the effect of nitrogen fertiliser application rates on herbage yield and sward white clover content. Grass-white clover swards comprised of perennial ryegrass (Aberchoice, 25kg/ha) and white clover (Aberherald, 5kg/ha) were established in autumn […]
18 January 2025
4 reasons why farmers should use the Commercial Beef Value
4 reasons why farmers should use the Commercial Beef Value The Commercial Beef Value (CBV) is an invaluable tool for cattle producers who want to make informed decisions when purchasing calves or dairy farmers looking to enhance calf sales, Advisor on the DairyBeef 500 Programme, Gordon Peppard tells us more. There are […]
17 January 2025
Contract rearing – a tool in the armoury for nitrates compliance?
Contract rearing – a tool in the armoury for nitrates compliance? Changed nitrates regulations, labour availability and the cost of acquiring additional leased land are just some of the reasons why dairy farmer interest in entering a contract rearing agreement has increased in recent times. As part of a ‘Contract Rearing’ webinar, […]
17 January 2025
2025 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards launched
2025 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards launched The Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards for 2025 were launched this week by Teagasc, with generous support from FBD. The Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards aim to promote environmentally sustainable farming and highlight the progress that farmers are making to reduce their […]
17 January 2025
Antimicrobial use – still a major concern worldwide
Antimicrobial use – still a major concern worldwide Antibiotic or antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a greater and more pressing threat to human and animal health than climate change and yet it receives much less attention in the media, Laura Boyle, Senior Research Officer in the Teagasc Pig Development Department tells us more. […]
17 January 2025
Teagasc – supporting decision making on forestry options in 2025
Teagasc – supporting decision making on forestry options in 2025 Well planned forestry can provide financial, environmental and social benefits for farmers and landowners. In this article, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, Tom Houlihan looks at an example of the financial supports available for one of the attractive “Forest Types” under the Department of […]
17 January 2025
Diary Date: Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference
Diary Date: Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference takes place on Tuesday, 28 January in the Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway, and on Thursday, 30 January in Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Both events start at 7pm. A range of practical and topical sheep production […]
16 January 2025