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Sourcing and finishing of high-quality dairy-beef animals key focus of DairyBeef 500 webinar
0 Sourcing and finishing of high-quality dairy-beef animals key focus of DairyBeef 500 webinar Are your planning to commence a dairy-beef enterprise in 2025 or looking to refine your skills on calf sourcing and finishing? DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard previews an insightful webinar set to take place on January 16, 2025. The […]
6 January 2025
Unlocking the secrets of protein digestion in older adults
0 Unlocking the secrets of protein digestion in older adults A collaboration between Teagasc and Munster Technological University (MTU) has offered new insights into protein’s role in healthy aging. Teagasc Walsh Scholar, Aoife Burke shares key insights from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funded INFOTECH Project. In Ireland, one in […]
6 January 2025
Research funding for technologies to reduce and account for GHG emissions
0 Research funding for technologies to reduce and account for GHG emissions As part of the Ireland-New Zealand Joint Research Initiative (JRI), €5.2 million in funding has been granted to research projects aimed at developing new technologies to reduce and account for agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food […]
6 January 2025
Planting the seeds
0 Planting the seeds Key challenges and opportunities in Ireland’s plant-based sector were revealed in a recent stakeholder workshop, highlighting the potential for sustainable food production and the need for strategic interventions. Globally recognised for its environmental, nutritional, and socioeconomic advantages, plant-based protein production and consumption is gaining traction. Ireland aims to position […]
5 January 2025
Exploring Farm Diversification: Pick Your Own
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Pick Your Own Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how farms can boost income with a “pick your own” experience, sharing essential tips and strategies for successful implementation. Farm diversification provides a pathway to reduce dependency on conventional farming practices. It introduces new income-generating activities that leverage […]
5 January 2025
Guidelines for forming a registered farm partnership
0 Guidelines for forming a registered farm partnership Eamonn Dempsey provides essential information on the process, benefits, and requirements for forming a registered farm partnership, including eligibility, financial considerations, and the application procedure. Registered farm partnership applications are accepted and processed year-round. However, if applicants wish to have their registered farm partnership in […]
4 January 2025
Parlour preparations for the cold snap
0 Parlour preparations for the cold snap With freezing temperatures forecast, keeping the milking parlour operational during this cold spell is key, especially for winter milk herds or those herds having started the spring calving season. Below are a few points on how to reduce the risk of ice forming in milking machines: […]
3 January 2025
Tillage advice: Minimum buffer zones to protect water
0 Tillage advice: Minimum buffer zones to protect water As we enter the New Year, attention will soon shift to ploughing and cultivation. With this in mind, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins reminds us why it is essential to adhere to buffer zones near water sources. Buffer zones along watercourses help prevent […]
3 January 2025
Stay safe during cold weather
0 Stay safe during cold weather With colder weather approaching, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, Francis Bligh shares key tips on staying safe. It is important to plan, prepare and stay safe. We must work to manage the challenges cold weather places on us individually, but it is also important to lookout […]
3 January 2025
Soils samples, can you afford not to take them?
0 Soils samples, can you afford not to take them? Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, highlights the importance of soil sampling and nutrient management plans for farmers to comply with fertiliser regulations. A question I often ask farmers nowadays when they visit my office is: ‘Have you taken soil samples?’ In many cases, the […]
3 January 2025