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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
Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and preparations for the winter ahead
0 Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and preparations for the winter ahead Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the beef system, review of the performance to date and preparing for winter ahead. Liam first outlined the 32 cow suckler […]
9 November 2024
100% AI on Olivia Hynes Farm
0 100% AI on Olivia Hynes Farm Olivia Hynes is making changes to her farm management as she works to rebuild her herd and improve efficiency. After facing challenges with a sub-fertile bull, she has decided to transition to 100% AI for next year’s breeding season. Grassland Due to a sub-fertile bull, Olivia’s […]
9 November 2024
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments
0 New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) provide grants to farmers to construct or improve specified types of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. TAMS 3 opened in February 2023, and as of last week, 3,094 applications have been approved. Sean Mannion tells us more. […]
9 November 2024
Lowering Nitrogen Excretion from Pig Production
0 Lowering Nitrogen Excretion from Pig Production Dr Elizabeth Ball, a Senior Scientific Officer at AFBI, shared strategies for reducing the environmental impact of pig production by lowering nitrogen excretion and optimising feed ingredients, essential for sustainable farming practices, at the recent Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference. One of the major challenges facing the […]
8 November 2024
A Role for Trees on Every Irish Farm
0 A Role for Trees on Every Irish Farm The DAFM Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 provides attractive incentives and many options to incorporate trees as part of a comprehensive approach to land management, sustainability and economic resilience. Teagasc Forestry Advisor Pádraic O’Leary tells us more. As Ireland focuses on sustainable land use, […]
8 November 2024
Assessing BYDV risk – the important factors to consider
0 Assessing BYDV risk – the important factors to consider Ciaran Collins, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, takes a closer look at Barley Yellow Dwarf (BYDV) virus, sharing insights from experiments completed at Teagasc Oak Park and factors to consider when assessing BYDV risk. Recent Teagasc Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) experiments on the […]
8 November 2024
Organic farming – is it a viable option for tillage farmers?
0 Organic farming – is it a viable option for tillage farmers? Organic farming is gaining attention as a viable option for tillage farmers, especially with the demand for organic feed in livestock production on the rise. Martin Burke, an Organic Specialist from Teagasc, joins the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss how the […]
7 November 2024
Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation
0 Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation The views of farmers, citizens and stakeholders have been sought as part of a public consultation on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936, which proposes the addition of blackgrass to the list of controlled weeds. Other proposals include the […]
7 November 2024
Autumn calving and animal health on John Barry’s farm
0 Autumn calving and animal health on John Barry’s farm John Barry, Future Beef farmer, describes farming practices on his farm. He details seasonal calving with 50–55 cows in spring and 30–35 in autumn, housing schedules, and health management protocols. Animal Health Weaning of the spring calves is now complete on John’s farm, […]
7 November 2024