Articles
Jim McCarthy’s farming update from Romania
Jim McCarthy’s farming update from Romania Jim McCarthy, who manages a large farming operation in Romania, shares his insights into the challenges of 2024 when extreme heat devastated yields across the country. Jim discusses how his no-till system has been of huge benefit for his farm and explores diversification options, including forestry, that […]
13 February 2025
Poultry housing order to come into effect
Poultry housing order to come into effect In an effort to protect poultry and captive birds from the risk of avian influenza, a compulsory housing order will come into effect on Monday, 17 February, 2025. Announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D., the order has been […]
13 February 2025
Are you getting the full value from your nitrogen fertiliser?
Are you getting the full value from your nitrogen fertiliser? Cost, environmental impact and lowered levels of permitted use are just some of the reasons why dairy farmers need to pay increased heed to the efficiency at which nitrogen fertiliser is used on their farms. That’s according to Dr. David Wall, a […]
12 February 2025
Whole milk versus milk replacer – which pays?
Whole milk versus milk replacer – which pays? One question that often arises at this time of year is which is more economically beneficial – feeding calves milk replacer or whole milk? As Ruminant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, Aisling Claffey explains: “Both saleable whole milk and a quality milk replacer are effective […]
12 February 2025
Trevor Boland’s 2024 farm review: Breeding, performance and finances
Trevor Boland’s 2024 farm review: Breeding, performance and finances Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, visits Trevor Boland in Co. Sligo, and reflects on the herd’s breeding and animal performance, along with the returns achieved from his autumn-calving suckler system. Trevor farms 45ha in Bunnafedia, Co. Sligo in partnership with his father […]
12 February 2025
Listen: Fertiliser applications and the National Fertiliser Database
Listen: Fertiliser applications and the National Fertiliser Database In the second part of a two-part series on fertiliser application, Specialist on the Signpost Programme, Mark Plunkett joins Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast to discuss fertiliser application and the National Fertiliser Database. Listen in below: Fertiliser usage on Irish farms, particularly […]
12 February 2025
Investigating abortion in ewes – causes, prevention and management
Investigating abortion in ewes – causes, prevention and management Lambing is fast approaching for many mid-season lambing flocks. Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, Damian Costello takes a closer look at the various causes of abortion in sheep, preventative measures and critical management tasks if abortion is suspected. Ovine abortion primarily occurs for two […]
12 February 2025
Watch: A glimpse inside Newford’s busy February
Watch: A glimpse inside Newford’s busy February February is a busy month on the Newford Farm, writes Michael Fagan who fills us in on the day-to-day management of the herd. Over a 10-week period, 86 cows will calve at our new base in Co. Roscommon. Whereas much of the focus over the […]
11 February 2025
3 cost effective solutions for recording data at lambing time
3 cost effective solutions for recording data at lambing time Lambing time can be one of the most labour intensive times on sheep farms but it can also be a great opportunity to learn more about our flocks to try and improve them for the future. Teagasc Research Officer, Dr. Frank Campion […]
11 February 2025
BISS now open for applications
BISS now open for applications The application process for the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), Eco-Schemes and the other related schemes has now opened. Making the announcement, today, February 11, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. urged farmers and […]
11 February 2025