Articles
Meeting the ‘in-spec’ criteria for finishing cattle
Meeting the ‘in-spec’ criteria for finishing cattle Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, shares tips and advice for farmers finishing cattle over the winter months, highlighting the importance of monitoring performance, understanding the payment grid and what to look for when drafting animals for sale. It is really important to monitor […]
13 November 2024
Listen: Staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year
Listen: Staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year Health & Wellness coach, Shane Pearson joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss key tips to staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year. Studies show that many farmers experience poor mental health, […]
13 November 2024
Higher levels of liver fluke in factory cattle
Higher levels of liver fluke in factory cattle Animal Health Ireland’s (AHI’s) Beef HealthCheck Programme has identified an increase in the level of liver fluke being witnessed in cattle sent to beef processing plants this year. As presented in the autumn edition of the Beef HealthCheck Newsletter, Programme Manager, Dr Natascha Meunier […]
13 November 2024
Close to 40% of sheep farming households considered vulnerable last year
Close to 40% of sheep farming households considered vulnerable last year A significant fall in family farm income in 2023 pushed more sheep farming households into a position of vulnerability, the recently published National Farm Survey (NFS) Sustainability Report 2023 has revealed. Published by the Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department at […]
13 November 2024
Opportunities to improve water quality must be grasped
Opportunities to improve water quality must be grasped As set out by the Water Framework Directive, Ireland, like all EU countries, is faced with the task of achieving good ecological status in all our water bodies by 2027. To achieve this target, Dr. Daire Ó hUallacháin, a Principal Research Officer in the […]
13 November 2024
Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Beef Conference
Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Beef Conference The countdown is on to the Teagasc National Beef Conference, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 19 in Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Reflecting the changing environmental landscape in which farmers play a key role, the theme of this year’s Teagasc National […]
12 November 2024
The standout measures and practices from Tom Barry’s farm
The standout measures and practices from Tom Barry’s farm Tom Barry, a tillage farmer from Co. Cork, was crowned the winner of the Tillage Enterprise category of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 last month. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Advisor, outline […]
12 November 2024
Symposium on Upland Farming
Symposium on Upland Farming A significant one-day symposium on Upland Farming, organised by Teagasc and CAFRE, took place today, Tuesday, 12th November in the Ballymascanlon Hotel, County Louth. Opening the Uplands Symposium, Paul McHenry, Acting Director of CAFRE said; “CAFRE and Teagasc have once again collaborated to bring together farmers, researchers and […]
12 November 2024
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return The Let’s Talk Organic webinar series, featuring Teagasc Organic Specialists and special quests sharing their experiences of converting to organic farming, will return today, Tuesday, November 12 at 7.30pm. As part of this evening’s webinar, John and Stephanie O’Hanlon, Angus Woods, and John and Ivan Kiersey will […]
12 November 2024
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research A unique event, Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research was jointly hosted by Teagasc and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, yesterday, Monday, 11 November. The event took place at the European Commission Representation to Ireland […]
12 November 2024