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Futureproofing Irish dairy systems at Ballyhaise
Futureproofing Irish dairy systems at Ballyhaise Ballyhaise Farm hosted a major open day on July 24, where the latest technologies available to Irish farmers to futureproof dairy systems were shared. Welcoming farmers to the event, John Kelly, Principal of Ballyhaise Agricultural College, highlighted why addressing the challenge of sustainability is paramount. He […]
26 July 2024
ContinuFOR Project highlighted at IUFRO 2024 Congress
ContinuFOR Project highlighted at IUFRO 2024 Congress Dr Grace Jones of Teagasc tells of her positive experience when presenting her work undertaken as part of the ContinuFor project at a recent IUFRO international congress in Stockholm, Sweden. ContinuFOR is a collaborative project focusing on the transformation of Sitka spruce forests to Continuous […]
26 July 2024
Second year of investment declines on Irish farms
Second year of investment declines on Irish farms Gross new investment on Irish farms declined overall in 2023, results published in the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 have shown.This followed a reduction in 2022 also, after a number of years of substantial growth. In aggregate, across farm investment totalled over €1.3 billion […]
26 July 2024
Look after your health: Are you fit to farm?
Look after your health: Are you fit to farm? One of this year’s Farm Safety Week topics focuses on the question: ‘Are you fit to farm?’ This topic seeks to highlight the importance of taking time out to maintain good health and wellbeing, Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells us […]
26 July 2024
Signpost Farmer update: Alex and Michael McCarthy
Signpost Farmer update: Alex and Michael McCarthy Dairy farming in Feenagh, Co. Limerick, Signpost Programme participants Alex and Michael McCarthy tell us of the happenings on their farm over the month of July, where the focus centred on finishing the breeding season, grassland management, fertiliser applications and calf health. Production and breeding […]
25 July 2024
Target of €50 profit per hour worked at Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demo Farm
Target of €50 profit per hour worked at Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demo Farm Established as a joint initiative between Dawn Meat, Shinagh Estates and Teagasc, the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm aims to demonstrate the best technologies for profitable and sustainable production of beef calves from the dairy […]
25 July 2024
Tillage advice: Straw Incorporation Measure and stubble management
Tillage advice: Straw Incorporation Measure and stubble management As uncertainty still surrounds the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM), Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan looks at the economics involved in deciding to chop, the benefits of straw incorporation and stubble cultivation rules farmers need to be aware of. The decision to bale or […]
25 July 2024
The hidden dangers of working outdoors
The hidden dangers of working outdoors As ‘the great outdoors – the hidden dangers of working outdoors’ is one of the themes being highlighted over Farm Safety Week, Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells us of the many types of hazards farmers are exposed to. The outdoor hazards depends on […]
25 July 2024
Grazing advice: Act now as key actions need to be taken
Grazing advice: Act now as key actions need to be taken After a testing year thus far for grass growth, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, Niamh Doyle gives an update on the current grass situation, providing management tips for the coming weeks. on this week’s Beef Edge podcast hosted by Catherine Egan and OviCast […]
24 July 2024
Valuing a standing crop of silage
Valuing a standing crop of silage With second-cut silage underway or nearing harvest, Manager of the Teagasc Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington provides key figures and tips on how to value a standing crop of silage. To value a standing crop of silage, you first have to look at what is the […]
24 July 2024