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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
CalfCare events reconvene
CalfCare events reconvene After weather disruptions last week which resulted in the postponement of a number of CalfCare events, the series of on-farm events organised by Teagasc and AHI, and supported by Feed for Growth, have recommenced this week. Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) are running a series of CalfCare on […]
13 January 2025
How to prepare for the busy spring period without compromising on performance
How to prepare for the busy spring period without compromising on performance Monaghan dairy farmer, Paddy Traynor joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to outline his simple grass-based, block spring-calving system that is capable of producing a good economic return. Paddy explains what he does to ensure he is best […]
13 January 2025
Minimising the risk of milk fever and associated risks this spring
Minimising the risk of milk fever and associated risks this spring Careful management of the transition cow will set the animal up for a successful start to lactation, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist, Aisling Claffey takes a closer look at nutrition during the transition period. There are a number of key components which play […]
13 January 2025
New advancements in BYDV testing
New advancements in BYDV testing Researchers in the Teagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, have developed a new method to facilitate more accurate detection of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV), in both the barley host and the aphid vector. A disease causing significant yield losses and negative impacts on grain quality, the […]
13 January 2025
Creating resilient upland farming systems
Creating resilient upland farming systems In recent months, Teagasc, in partnership with Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP, has developed innovative pilot projects aimed at enhancing upland farming in Sligo, Donegal, and Galway, Environment Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more. These initiatives focus on improving the economic, environmental, and social sustainability […]
13 January 2025
New app to record organic nutrient movements
New app to record organic nutrient movements Coinciding with the opening of the slurry spreading season in certain parts of the country, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released its new Organic Nutrient Movement App. Details of the app’s release were shared as part of a DAFM technical […]
13 January 2025
Do the challenges outweigh the positives in farming today and what motivates farmers to keep going?
Do the challenges outweigh the positives in farming today and what motivates farmers to keep going? Karen Delaney and David Melody, two young farmers, join us on a recent episode of the Environment Edge Podcast to reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025. Despite facing significant weather challenges last year, Karen and […]
12 January 2025
Proinnsias Creedon Farm Update and Plans for 2025
Proinnsias Creedon Farm Update and Plans for 2025 Proinnsias Creedon, Future Beef Programme Farmer, has plans to optimize heifer finishing, maintain strong animal health, and prepare for calf purchases in 2025. Here’s an update on recent activities and progress from the farm. Performance The 2024 born weanling heifers were housed on the […]
12 January 2025
Why dietary whey proteins are good news for women
Why dietary whey proteins are good news for women Research has found women respond better to whey protein than men when it comes to weight management. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Kanishka Nilaweera, VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre, explores whey protein’s role in reducing fat. Over the last century, the […]
11 January 2025