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Maximising the Benefits of Slurry Application on Tillage Farms
Maximising the Benefits of Slurry Application on Tillage Farms Michael Hennessy tells us many farmers are eager to start applying slurry now that the spreading window has reopened. He emphasizes the need for an up-to-date nutrient management plan and highlights how well-managed slurry can improve soil health and ensures future productivity. Despite […]
16 January 2025
Part Four: Farm Partnerships – Planning for Farm Succession
Part Four: Farm Partnerships – Planning for Farm Succession For the final part of our four-part series on farm succession, we chat to Ruth Fennell, a Collaborative Farm Specialist with Teagasc. Ruth discusses Farm Partnerships and how these can be used to bring in the next generation to the farm structure, develop […]
16 January 2025
Teagasc and ClieNFarms Launch Micro-Learning Campaign on LESS
Teagasc and ClieNFarms Launch Micro-Learning Campaign on LESS Teagasc, in collaboration with ClieNFarms and its partners, is developing ‘micro-learnings’ – which are quick online training sessions, taking no more than 10 minutes designed for farmers, advisors, and students. The first module focuses on LESS. These modules focus on climate adaptation and mitigation […]
16 January 2025
Reducing spring workload pressures on dairy farms
Reducing spring workload pressures on dairy farms Spring is always a challenging time for dairy farmers and spring 2024 was particularly difficult. So what lessons can be learned and what actions can be taken to reduce the pressure and stress during spring 2025? As part of a Today’s Farm article, Martina Gormley, […]
15 January 2025
Preparing for Calving Part 2: Calving the cow – the key things to be aware of
Preparing for Calving Part 2: Calving the cow – the key things to be aware of In advance of spring calving season, Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey and Teagasc Researcher and Vet, John Donlon join Catherine Egan for a special three part series, and this week, for the second part, John Donlon focuses […]
15 January 2025
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach Weanlings on the farm of Michael McGuigan, a participant in the Future Beef Programme, commenced grazing a forage crop in mid-November. Read the management steps he’s following in this article. Totalling 2.5ha and sown in a sheltered field, the forage crop is Interval – a […]
15 January 2025
Pregnancy scanning and making the best use of the results
Pregnancy scanning and making the best use of the results January is the month during which many lowland sheep flocks will be getting their breeding ewes pregnancy scanned. Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, Michael Gottstein explains how pregnancy scanning interlinks with a number of important tasks. These tasks include: Identifying […]
14 January 2025
More farmers required to use LESS
More farmers required to use LESS As slurry spreading is now permitted in Zone A, and the prohibited period for applications coming to an end in Zone B and Zone C in the not too distant future, more farmers will now be required to use Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) technologies for […]
14 January 2025
Focus on ground conditions and weather before spreading slurry
Focus on ground conditions and weather before spreading slurry With farmers in Zone A now permitted to spread slurry, ASSAP Programme Manager, Noel Meehan shares key advice on how best to maximise the use of slurry for growing crops, and minimise its impact on the environment. When spreading slurry, it is important […]
14 January 2025
Webinars on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership
Webinars on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell has organised two webinars over the month of January, which will share key information on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership. The first webinar in the series, taking place tonight, January 14 at […]
14 January 2025