Articles
Graze on end
0 Graze on end Grass varieties can now be evaluated on commercial grassland farms in Ireland; this system gives grassland farmers more relevant information regarding how varieties can contribute to their farms over time. On Irish grassland farms, perennial ryegrass is the most important forage as it provides large quantities of high-quality forage […]
6 August 2024
Between a rock and a hard place
0 Between a rock and a hard place Stones must be removed from grassland soils for accurate carbon measurements, but this process can be arduous. Teagasc research is examining improved protocols for soil carbon calculations. New Teagasc research, published in the international soil science journal Geoderma Regional, highlights the consequences of not considering […]
5 August 2024
Employment deployment
0 Employment deployment Studying employment practices on farms will allow for the development of tailored support and training, helping farmers offer more attractive employment opportunities. Like many economic sectors today, agriculture is in the middle of a perfect storm; demand for additional people to work on farms is increasing, while the availability of […]
4 August 2024
The Benefits of Cover Cropping
0 The Benefits of Cover Cropping Coming off the back of a very wet autumn and winter, it was clear to see the huge benefits a well-established cover crop can bring in terms of protecting soils and reducing losses of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment to water. Now is the time to plan for […]
3 August 2024
Growing Wild: Water Mint and Jellyfish
0 Growing Wild: Water Mint and Jellyfish Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, focusing this time on Water Mint and Jellyfish. Water mint Look out for water mint with purplish leaves and stems, easily identified by the familiar minty smell when crushed. […]
3 August 2024
Best practices on spent sheep dip and footbath solutions
0 Best practices on spent sheep dip and footbath solutions Declan Byrne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Tinahely, discusses the importance of best practices for sheep dipping to eliminate parasites while also protecting waterways from contamination. The practice of sheep dipping either during summer or winter or both is an important annual practice on sheep […]
2 August 2024
Everyone benefits from cleaner water
0 Everyone benefits from cleaner water The new Farming for Water European Innovation Project (EIP) includes a €50m budget (until 2027) to fund a range of on-farm measures to improve water quality, writes David Webster, ASSAP advisor, Teagasc Mullingar. The main objective of the Farming for Water EIP is to reduce loading of phosphate, […]
2 August 2024
Forestry Focus at the Tullamore Show 2024
0 Forestry Focus at the Tullamore Show 2024 Liam Kelly tells us that visiting the Forestry Village at the 2024 Tullamore Show offers a prime chance to explore the new DAFM Forestry Programme 2023-2027 and get expert advice from Teagasc forestry advisers on various forestry and renewable energy options. Visiting the Forestry Village […]
2 August 2024
The latest on breeding and reproduction
0 The latest on breeding and reproduction This month’s Pig Edge is focusing on breeding and reproduction and Amy Quinn is joined by Teagasc Specialised Pig Advisor, Emer McCrum, to share her thoughts and experiences on the common themes and issues from around the country. The discussion highlights several pressing concerns and practical […]
2 August 2024
Moorepark Pig Unit Mid-Year Performance Highlights
0 Moorepark Pig Unit Mid-Year Performance Highlights In the latest update from Moorepark Unit’s Pig Research Facility, Aisling Holmes presents key figures for the first half of 2024, showing continued progress in pig production metrics. Breeding The farrowing rooms have reported an average of 15.9 live births per litter, with piglets weighing in […]
2 August 2024