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2024 fertiliser N performance during a difficult grass-growing year
0 2024 fertiliser N performance during a difficult grass-growing year There has been much debate as to why grass was not growing as anticipated during the last 4 months with many theories put forward as to the reasons why. Research from Teagasc, Johnstown Castle compares the performance of different nitrogen fertiliser types in […]
9 August 2024
Is autumn reseeding an option?
0 Is autumn reseeding an option? Dr Philip Creighton joins Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss autumn reseeding. The discussion starts with the impact of timing on reseeds, while field prep, different reseeding methods and their suitability, and fertiliser and lime applications are also highlighted. Philip also […]
9 August 2024
Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm
0 Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm Integrating trees can provide many benefits on the farm, environmental and social as well as financial. A well-planned forest fits in very well and complements existing farm enterprises, providing additional and competitive income streams and thereby supporting farm sustainability. In this article, Forestry Specialist, […]
9 August 2024
Organic Farming Principles Course available
0 Organic Farming Principles Course available The 25-hour QQI Level 5 Organic Farming Principles course is required for farmers entering the Organic Farming Scheme, covering organic standards, sustainable practices, and economic evaluation, with upcoming sessions starting in August and September at various locations. The 25-hour QQI Level 5 ‘Organic Farming Principles’ course is […]
9 August 2024
The importance of pellet quality
0 The importance of pellet quality Peadar Lawlor discusses the benefits and challenges of feeding pigs pelleted diets, emphasizing the importance of minimizing fines to improve feed conversion ratio (FCR) and reduce feed costs. Typically when dry or wet-dry feeding, pig producers opt to feed pelleted diets to their pigs. Although, pelleting comes […]
9 August 2024
Additional places available in National Genotyping Programme
0 Additional places available in National Genotyping Programme The National Genotyping Programme has reopened to additional applicants, with applications now accepted through the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) website. Since the programme was launched last year, over 10,600 herds have participated with over 1.3 million animals genotyped to date. 700,000 breeding animals, from […]
8 August 2024
Get your weeds tested for herbicide resistance
0 Get your weeds tested for herbicide resistance Teagasc is offering a herbicide resistance testing service for tillage farmers. With a break in the harvest, Ciaran Collins says that this is the last opportunity to inspect crops for uncontrolled weeds and to collect samples for herbicide resistance testing if resistance is suspected. Do […]
8 August 2024
The harvest in Teagasc, Oak Park – progressing well despite the weather
0 The harvest in Teagasc, Oak Park – progressing well despite the weather The Teagasc crops research farm in Oak Park, Carlow, is in the middle of the harvest and Brendan Burke, the farm manager, joins the Tillage Edge this week to chat about the highs and lows of the harvest so far. […]
8 August 2024
Sward diversification more effective for higher yields than some microbial fertilisers
0 Sward diversification more effective for higher yields than some microbial fertilisers A new scientific paper from Teagasc, UCC and international collaborators has shown diversification of the plant species in swards can be more effective than the application of microbial inoculants in supporting productivity in intensively managed grasslands. The paper led by researchers […]
8 August 2024
August Grass Management
0 August Grass Management Mícheál Kelly discusses the challenges and improvements in grass growth in 2024, factors affecting it, silage harvesting, slurry management, autumn grass planning, and lime application strategies. Grass growth has been sporadic throughout 2024 but there seems to be an improved situation over the last few weeks. Many factors have […]
8 August 2024