Articles
Mating management and ram fertility
Mating management and ram fertility Breeding efficiency is a major component in the overall efficiency of sheep production. In this article, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello writes on practical management tips for a successful breeding season. Ewe management before and during mating Carry out any routine treatments before ram turnout to ensure […]
22 October 2024
Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks
Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks Joining Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast is Dr Fiona McAuliffe, SRUC, to discuss the challenge of blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks. The extent of blackloss or the unexplained loss of lambs on extensive hill grazings is outlined, with […]
22 October 2024
Agriculture emissions down in quarter one
Agriculture emissions down in quarter one Emissions from agriculture for the first quarter of 2024 were down by 2.6% when compared to the first quarter in 2023, the Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Indicator Report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, October 22, has shown. To support more frequent monitoring of […]
22 October 2024
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2024: Celebrating 30 years of technical advice and innovation
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2024: Celebrating 30 years of technical advice and innovation The 2024 Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference kicks off today, Tuesday, 22 October, at the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary, and continues tomorrow, 23 October at Farnham Estate, County Cavan, starting at 12:30pm both days. This year marks a […]
22 October 2024
How weather patterns are changing, what are we adapting to?
How weather patterns are changing, what are we adapting to? As part of the recent Teagasc Grassland Climate Adaption Conference, Met Éireann’s Pádraig Flattery outlined how Ireland’s climate has changed and how it is likely to continue changing in the future. Introduction Ireland’s climate is predominantly influenced by its geographical position in […]
21 October 2024
Listen: Water Quality Challenges and the Outlook for the Future – Part 1
Listen: Water Quality Challenges and the Outlook for the Future – Part 1 Are farmers going in the right direction in relation to improving water quality? Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist, Eddie Burgess, joins us to discuss the challenge on Irish farms. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the […]
21 October 2024
Farmers in ACRES CP: Monies available for Field Margins
Farmers in ACRES CP: Monies available for Field Margins Catherine Keena and Michéal Kelly, Environmental Specialists at Teagasc, write on the opportunities Field Margins as a non-Productive Investment present to ACRES CP participants, and remind potential applicants that the deadline to apply is Thursday, October 31. Are you one of the 20,000 […]
21 October 2024
Variability in grass supplies – Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farmers take action
Variability in grass supplies – Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farmers take action Monitor farmers engaged in the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme have centred their attentions on completing grass and autumn closing budgets over recent weeks. Co-ordinator of the Programme, Sandra Hayes shares details on the actions taken. Having sufficient supplies of spring grass is […]
21 October 2024
Tracking Farm Emissions to Improve Sustainability with Richard Starrett
Tracking Farm Emissions to Improve Sustainability with Richard Starrett National Farm Survey data helps farmers assess and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining economic and social sustainability. Richard Starrett, Signpost Programme Demonstration Farmer, tells us more. We recently took a close look at our farm’s sustainability report, examining performance and emissions based […]
20 October 2024
Growing Wild: Ling Heather and Cross-leaved Heath
Growing Wild: Ling Heather and Cross-leaved Heath Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, this time focusing on Ling Heather and Cross-leaved Heath Ling Heather Look out for ling heather in our peatlands – both raised bogs in the midlands and uplands […]
20 October 2024