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20% more grass growth achievable on dairy farms
Farmers attending Teagasc’s flagship dairy event, Moorepark 2025, today, July 2, were presented with a clear pathway to increase grassland productivity, with Teagasc researchers sharing a strategy to increase grass growth by 20%.
2 July 2025
Multispecies swards add the finishing touch on Sligo farm
Jonathan Higgins, who with his father Philip, runs a mid-season lambing sheep flock alongside a contract heifer-rearing system in Skreen, Co. Sligo, joins this week’s OviCast podcast.
1 July 2025
Time to catch on to rye?
Rye, a relatively new crop to Ireland, sparked plenty of discussion among tillage farmers at the Crops and Technology Open Day, held in Teagasc Oak Park on June 25.
1 July 2025
Listen: The Benefits of Genotyping
ICBF business analysts, Mark Waters and Gearoid Slattery, join James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the National Genotyping Programme, how it has performed to date, the benefits of genotyping, some the challenges that have been faced and the opportunity for new participants in the next phase of the programme.
30 June 2025
Silage: Get it right on dairy farms
Silage quality and quality – Ruminant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Aisling Claffey writes on the importance of striking a balance between dry cow feed and a quality buffer, the key parameters of quality grass silage and why chasing bulk isn’t necessarily a good thing.
30 June 2025
Improving your ACRES score
John Enda Flannelly, a Drystock Advisor based in Teagasc Claremorris, shares some useful tips for farmers looking to improve their ACRES score.
29 June 2025
Are you confident in your winter fodder budget?
With first-cut silage saved and most ground for second cut now closed, it’s the perfect time to check your fodder budget to ensure you’ve enough ground closed. Read some key tips here:
29 June 2025
Analysing the National Herd Performance Report
Providing a fascinating insight into the Key Performance Indicators attained on pig farms across Ireland last year, Specialised Pig Advisor, Ger McCutcheon joins this episode of the Pig Edge podcast to delve further into the findings from the National Herd Performance Report.
28 June 2025
Moorepark Open Day to feature Farming Health & Safety Trail
Along with showcasing the latest research findings, new technologies and latest advice for running successful dairy farms, the Moorepark Open Day will also serve to heighten awareness among farm families.
28 June 2025
Reforestation – the things you need to know
Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell writes on reforestation, covering aspects such as ground preparation, replanting options and pest control.
27 June 2025