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One in three farmers are over 65
One in three farmers are over 65 Ireland’s aging farming population, and a decline in young farmers entering the sector over recent decades, has the potential to pose challenges to the future sustainability and resilience of agriculture going forward. That’s according to Dr. Emma Dillon, a Teagasc Senior Research Officer and Economist […]
28 January 2025
New enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage included in TAMS 3
New enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage included in TAMS 3 A new addition to tranche 6 of TAMS 3 means farmers can now apply for enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage investments. Announcing the opening of tranche 6 today, January 28, the Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin […]
28 January 2025
Listen: How to best meet herd feed requirements this spring
Listen: How to best meet herd feed requirements this spring Teagasc Ruminant Nutritionist, Dr. Aisling Claffey joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss how to best meet the nutritional needs of the calved dairy cow throughout early lactation. Aisling outlines the energy requirements required to minimise body condition […]
27 January 2025
Spring grazing targets
Spring grazing targets With calving underway, getting cows out to grass will soon become a priority for many. Here’s a refresher on spring grazing targets. Grazed grass is a valuable feed source for dairy cows in the spring. Cows will benefit far more from consuming grazed grass than silage to manage body […]
27 January 2025
Advancing Innovation, Sustainability and Technical Performance of the Agri-Food Sector in 2024
Advancing Innovation, Sustainability and Technical Performance of the Agri-Food Sector in 2024 A new Publication titled ‘Advancing Innovation, Sustainability and Technical Performance of the Agri-Food Sector in 2024’ was published by Teagasc today, Monday, 27 January. This publication sets out key indicators of the performance of the main farming enterprises in the […]
27 January 2025
Fertiliser spreading dates
Fertiliser spreading dates Although applications of chemical fertiliser are now permitted in Zone A, with Zones B and C opening in the coming days and weeks, this does not necessarily mean now is the time to spread. To maximise nutrient use efficiency and to prevent losses to water, farmers are reminded to […]
27 January 2025
More than cost to consider when selecting a pre-calving mineral
More than cost to consider when selecting a pre-calving mineral Ensuring suckler cows are adequately supplied with pre-calving minerals is an essential practice in ensuring the birth of vigorous and healthy calves. Sharing key advice on pre-calving mineral feeding strategies as part of the Future Beef webinar titled: ‘A Farmer’s Guide to […]
27 January 2025
Farmers need to realise health is their most important resource
Farmers need to realise health is their most important resource Many farmers often overlook the importance of their own health and wellbeing, making it a secondary priority to the needs of their farming enterprises. However as Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, John McNamara explained when appearing on the HSE Talking Health […]
26 January 2025
Submit your Sheep Census
Submit your Sheep Census All sheep farmers are obliged to carry out a Sheep Census on December 31 each year and submit details to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The closing date for submitting your Sheep Census by post is January 31, 2025. Online submission of sheep number […]
26 January 2025
Dealing with storm damage
Dealing with storm damage For forest owners who have experienced windblow, the most important advice is not to rush into decisions but to make a step-by-step plan to minimise risk and maximise the salvage value of your plantation. Most forests, despite being blown, can have considerable timber value. Planning and harvesting Think […]
25 January 2025