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Horticulture sector continues to face input price inflation
Horticulture sector continues to face input price inflation The Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025 Report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department, has been published. The report shows that the trend of significant input price inflation in the horticultural sector since 2021 has continued for 2025. The report, the fifth of its […]
27 March 2025
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it Claudia Barry and Dr. Saorla Kavanagh highlight a visit by SETU final-year Agricultural Science students to Teagasc Johnstown Castle. Through interactive sessions, students discovered they were already practicing biodiversity-friendly farming, without even realising it. Dr David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and […]
27 March 2025
Controlling disease in winter barley
Controlling disease in winter barley The area of winter barley planted for the 2025 season is significantly higher than in 2024, thanks to favourable sowing conditions last autumn. Ciaran Collins and Stephen Kildea tell us why effective disease management will be crucial in achieving target yields. Crop establishment has been excellent, with […]
27 March 2025
Ensuring the best performance from synchronisation programmes
Ensuring the best performance from synchronisation programmes Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs takes a closer look at synchronisation programmes and offers tips on how to ensure maximum performance. Synchronisation of heifers, but also of cows to a lesser degree, has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is associated with the […]
26 March 2025
The Importance of Fertility Testing and Completing a Bull NCT for Suckler Farmers
The Importance of Fertility Testing and Completing a Bull NCT for Suckler Farmers For suckler farmers a healthy bull is key to a productive herd. Fertility testing and the Bull NCT help spot issues early. A subfertile bull could cost you €90 per cow. Martina Harrington tells us more. For suckler farmers […]
26 March 2025
Reviewing beef prices and budgets for coming months
Reviewing beef prices and budgets for coming months Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue is on this week’s Beef Edge discussing cattle finished so far this year and, given current increasing beef prices, budgets for the coming months. So far this year up to March 16th, 398,076 cattle have been finished, according to […]
26 March 2025
Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway
Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway Passionate about horses? Join The Young Breeders Programme to learn from experts and connect with like-minded peers. Young Breeder training welcomes those aged 15-30 years of age. The next World Championships takes place July 16-19, 2026 at the State Stud Celle in Germany – eligible for […]
26 March 2025
External review of grass-clover and multispecies swards research published
External review of grass-clover and multispecies swards research published Grass-white clover swards can maintain pasture production, increase animal performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase farm profitability. Teagasc has published an external review of its grass-clover and multispecies swards research programme, which was carried out by Dr. Sinclair Mayne, former CEO of […]
26 March 2025
Breeding strategies to enhance herd sustainability, profitability and efficiency
Breeding strategies to enhance herd sustainability, profitability and efficiency In an effort to ensure breeding strategies are implemented to enhance herd sustainability, profitability and efficiency, all dairy farmers will receive a copy of the ICBF and Teagasc Breeding Guidelines in the post over the coming days. As the 2025 dairy breeding season […]
25 March 2025
With current fertiliser prices organic manures are more valuable than ever!
With current fertiliser prices organic manures are more valuable than ever! Now is the time to plan for grazing and silage while making the most of nutrients on-farm. Smart slurry use boosts soil fertility, saves costs, and protects the environment. Plan wisely for a productive season! Anne O’ Malley, Business & Technology […]
25 March 2025