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Spring fertiliser plan delivering grass at Newford
Spring fertiliser plan delivering grass at Newford A combination of making the best use of cattle slurry and applying protected urea only when the conditions were correct have formed the bedrock of Newford Farm’s spring fertiliser plan, Michael Fagan tells us more. As our grazing year commenced on February 1 with the […]
19 March 2025
Advancing environmental science
Advancing environmental science As part of our Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Karen Daly recently about her research priorities for driving the adoption of sustainable agriculture systems and strengthening climate resilience. Dr Karen Daly was recently appointed Head of the Environment, Soils and Land Use (ESLU) Research Department in […]
19 March 2025
Getting the calf rearing basics right
Getting the calf rearing basics right The increased price of restocking farms this spring may entice more farmers to look at rearing calves. For farmers contemplating such a move, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Mullingar, Stephen O’Callaghan provides a refresher on the basics of calf rearing. Calf health Calf health is an important […]
19 March 2025
The common causes of scour and when do they occur
The common causes of scour and when do they occur Scour represents a significant health challenge to suckler calves. Caused by a wide array of bugs or viruses, understanding when the disease is likely to occur can aid in identifying the cause, Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington tells us more. At […]
18 March 2025
Grass10 Update: Grazing Strategies and Fertilizer Planning
Grass10 Update: Grazing Strategies and Fertilizer Planning Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses current growth grass rates, grazing management, setting up a rotation and targets for the month ahead as well as fertiliser advice. Subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter […]
18 March 2025
5 ways viruses can help plants
5 ways viruses can help plants Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm Article, Marta Niedzicka identified 5 ways viruses can help plants. When we hear the word ‘virus’, we typically think ‘disease’. […]
18 March 2025
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families The FarmFaMHealth team at Dublin City University (DCU), in collaboration with Teagasc, is conducting a survey to investigate the mental wellbeing of Irish farm families. The research, titled: ‘Mental Health Help-seeking in Irish Farm Families’, aims to gain a deeper understanding of the mental […]
18 March 2025
Crops and Technology Open Day planned for June
Crops and Technology Open Day planned for June A major Crops and Technology open day is planned for Wednesday, 25th June at the Teagasc Crops Research centre in Oak Park, Carlow. The event will cover the latest research on all the main tillage crops and horticultural field crops. It will also include […]
18 March 2025
5 things to consider when deciding on installing a robot
5 things to consider when deciding on installing a robot As labour is in short supply, interest in robotic milking has increased over recent years. Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing shares 5 things you should consider when looking at robotic milking. Most farmers will now consider the option of robotic milking […]
17 March 2025
Choosing the right cows for breeding
Choosing the right cows for breeding Much time and effort is put into choosing the AI bull each year and rightly so; however, are you putting as much effort into choosing the right cows to breed from? Ultimately, the bull is only half the story, and choosing the right cows is also […]
16 March 2025