Articles
Can white clover inclusion lower sheep methane emissions?
Can white clover inclusion lower sheep methane emissions? Methane is the primary greenhouse gas of concern for ruminant production systems globally, but research conducted at the Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, has shed new light on the potential of white clover inclusion in sheep diets to reduce its […]
12 September 2024
Assessing soils is the best route to healthier soils
Assessing soils is the best route to healthier soils Correctly structured healthy soils will deliver better returns for farmers. Joining this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, Dr Veronica Nyhan discusses why it is necessary to carry out regular soil assessments and how the results can be […]
12 September 2024
Best practices to lower GHG and ammonia emissions ‘no threat’ to dairy profitability
Best practices to lower GHG and ammonia emissions ‘no threat’ to dairy profitability Research conducted at Solohead Research Farm has evaluated the impact of adopting key technologies to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) and ammonia emissions on the economic performance of grassland-based dairy production systems. The results of this study, conducted by Owen […]
11 September 2024
Options to deal with fodder deficits
Options to deal with fodder deficits Have you completed a winter fodder budget? With the winter housing period fast approaching, the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team has some key advice on dealing with fodder deficits if there’s the potential for one to arise on your farm. Following a wet spring and prolonged winter […]
11 September 2024
Future Beef farmer, Aonghusa Fahy on his farm system and management at weaning
Future Beef farmer, Aonghusa Fahy on his farm system and management at weaning Galway Future Beef farmer, Aonghusa Fahy features on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on his farm system and management at weaning. Even though the weather has been challenging, the weanlings have still performed well, Aonghusa […]
11 September 2024
The key drivers of weight gain on Aidan Maguire’s farm
The key drivers of weight gain on Aidan Maguire’s farm Looking back at the recent DairyBeef 500 farm walk held on the farm on Aidan Maguire, Advisor on the DairyBeef 500 Campaign, Gordon Peppard tells us how cattle weight gain is maximised on the farm in Navan, Co. Meath. On September 5, […]
11 September 2024
Soil health, rotations and early planting addressed at Teagasc Crops Forum
Soil health, rotations and early planting addressed at Teagasc Crops Forum The Teagasc Crops Forum discussed the latest agronomy issues facing farmers and also how farmers can improve their soils in the coming years. The Crops Forum took place on Wednesday, September 11 in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The Department […]
11 September 2024
Farmers’ and vets’ opinions sought on animal health disease and biosecurity for European study
Farmers’ and vets’ opinions sought on animal health disease and biosecurity for European study Farmers and veterinarians in Ireland are being asked to add their voices to a cross-European exercise to find out what animal diseases are of most concern to the agricultural community. The BioSecure project, funded by the European Commission, […]
10 September 2024
Autumn finishing – to feed at grass or not?
Autumn finishing – to feed at grass or not? Martina Harrington, Manager of the Future Beef Programme, looks at the key variables farmers have to consider when opting to feed cattle at grass this autumn in order to have animals finished prior to housing. A difficult year, leading to mixed cattle performance, […]
10 September 2024
September grassland management of sheep farms
September grassland management of sheep farms As we head into the latter half of the grazing season, farms need to put a plan in place for the later rotations, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Lynch tells us more. Aim for a pre-grazing cover of 1,500-2,000kg DM/ha, or 8-10cm, grazing these swards down […]
10 September 2024