Articles
Nutrient Management Planning: An Essential for Sustainable Farming
Nutrient Management Planning: An Essential for Sustainable Farming Have you completed your Nutrient Management Plan? Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, tells us why it is now a necessity for all arable farms. Effective nutrient management is a cornerstone of any productive arable farming system. A Nutrient Management Plan […]
20 February 2025
Heightened levels of biosecurity needed on poultry units
Heightened levels of biosecurity needed on poultry units The need to implement strict biosecurity measures on poultry units has heightened due to the circulation of avian influenza in the wild bird population in the Republic of Ireland and the confirmation of a positive case in a poultry unit in Northern Ireland. Although […]
20 February 2025
Teagasc Agronomy Workshops – Winter Crop Walks
Teagasc Agronomy Workshops – Winter Crop Walks A series of regional agronomy workshops on winter crops are taking place this week for all tillage farmers. The events are hosted by Teagasc researchers, specialists and advisors, who will talk about the latest in research and pest control strategies. Speaking at the National Crops […]
19 February 2025
Calf housing tips to maximise performance
Calf housing tips to maximise performance Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Tommy Cox discusses calf housing to maximise performance on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Tommy says that good ventilation, adequate space, good drainage and warm sheds that are clean and comfortable are essential. With natural ventilation used in the vast majority of […]
19 February 2025
Making spring grass count at Newford
Making spring grass count at Newford Maximising weight gain from grass is a priority at Newford Farm. Michael Fagan tells us how this starts with early turnout and making the best use of spring grass. 2025 marks the second spring since our move to Roscommon, and we’ve taken advantage of suitable grazing […]
19 February 2025
Calving the suckler cow: When to intervene?
Calving the suckler cow: When to intervene? Have you found yourself puzzled on a cold and wet February or March night wondering: ‘Should I intervene now or does the cow need more time to calve?’ A move to part-time suckler farming for many – although aided to a certain extent by the […]
19 February 2025
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin outlines the key decisions farmers have to make to maximise their investment’s potential under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS). What is SRESS? The Irish Government has started a new programme called the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support […]
19 February 2025
Overcoming pigeon damage in oilseed rape crops
Overcoming pigeon damage in oilseed rape crops Tillage Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan shares advice on how to boost oilseed rape performance after many crops have suffered pigeon damage over the winter months. Oilseed rape crops seem to have been heavily grazed by pigeons this year, more so than in the last […]
18 February 2025
Less meal, earlier finishing and more profit – the benefits of companion forages
Less meal, earlier finishing and more profit – the benefits of companion forages Are you looking to grow your lambs quicker, achieve an earlier age of finish and reduce concentrate input to finishing lambs? Then results of a major study undertaken at the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry […]
18 February 2025
John McCabe’s tips for spring grazing
John McCabe’s tips for spring grazing John McCabe, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme Advisor, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to cover tips on grazing in spring. John first gives a range of scenarios that he has heard from across the country. He encourages people to get grazing if not already. For […]
18 February 2025