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Symposium on Upland Farming
Symposium on Upland Farming A significant one-day symposium on Upland Farming, organised by Teagasc and CAFRE, took place today, Tuesday, 12th November in the Ballymascanlon Hotel, County Louth. Opening the Uplands Symposium, Paul McHenry, Acting Director of CAFRE said; “CAFRE and Teagasc have once again collaborated to bring together farmers, researchers and […]
12 November 2024
The standout measures and practices from Tom Barry’s farm
The standout measures and practices from Tom Barry’s farm Tom Barry, a tillage farmer from Co. Cork, was crowned the winner of the Tillage Enterprise category of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 last month. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Advisor, outline […]
12 November 2024
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return The Let’s Talk Organic webinar series, featuring Teagasc Organic Specialists and special quests sharing their experiences of converting to organic farming, will return today, Tuesday, November 12 at 7.30pm. As part of this evening’s webinar, John and Stephanie O’Hanlon, Angus Woods, and John and Ivan Kiersey will […]
12 November 2024
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research A unique event, Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research was jointly hosted by Teagasc and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, yesterday, Monday, 11 November. The event took place at the European Commission Representation to Ireland […]
12 November 2024
Dr Joe Patton on how to make dairy farming more robust for the future
Dr Joe Patton on how to make dairy farming more robust for the future Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to outline the factors that will make dairy more robust in the future in advance of the Teagasc National Dairy […]
11 November 2024
The importance of a good foot bathing routine
The importance of a good foot bathing routine As cows return indoors, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing looks at the causes of lameness and offers tips for best practice foot bathing and foot bath design. Along with causing stress for the animals and the farmer, lameness in herds can have a […]
11 November 2024
Milk recording, LESS and spring slurry spreading higher on top performing dairy farms
Milk recording, LESS and spring slurry spreading higher on top performing dairy farms To measure uptake and to evaluate whether evolving science and knowledge is being translated to farming practices, Dairy Innovation Indicators were measured in the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) Sustainability Report 2023. The uptake of innovations such as discussion […]
11 November 2024
Feeding the freshly-calved cow this winter
Feeding the freshly-calved cow this winter Aisling Claffey, Nutritionist at Teagasc, discusses feeding programmes for liquid milk cows, highlighting the importance of striking a balance between performance and profit. On liquid milk producing herds, the focus in recent weeks will have switched to those freshly-calved cows entering the herd and achieving a […]
11 November 2024
Farm Safety Interventions to help advisors promote safety with livestock
Farm Safety Interventions to help advisors promote safety with livestock Ciaran Kinahan, Sinéad Flannery, John McNamara and Francis Bligh share details of a study which developed livestock safety workshops for advisors to help reduce farm accidents. Farming is one of the most hazardous occupations in Ireland, with an average of 20 fatal […]
10 November 2024
Mating ewe lambs – an option for your farm?
Mating ewe lambs – an option for your farm? Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Programme, Mellows Centre, Athenry, offers key advice in regard to mating ewe lambs. It’s safe to say that mating ewe lambs to produce their first litter at one year old does not […]
10 November 2024