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Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry Recent rain, recovering grass growth rates and good clover content mean farmers need to focus on maximising nitrogen (N) utilisation across the farm, Teagasc Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Liz Duffy shares some key tips. In this article, I will focus on knowing your N allowance, […]
10 June 2025
Building farmer resilience
Building farmer resilience Beef farming in Ireland brings a unique set of physical and emotional demands. Studies show that farmers face high rates of burnout, stress-related illness and mental health challenges. As part of Men’s Health Week, taking place from 9-15 June, we recap on some strategies farmers can utilise to build […]
10 June 2025
Farmer buy-in key to ag emissions journey
0 Farmer buy-in key to ag emissions journey The vital role farmers play in meeting Ireland’s binding agricultural emissions reduction targets was a key topic of discussion at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Climate Change: Science into Action Conference, held in Dublin Castle on June 5. Although much of the […]
9 June 2025
Farmers’ views: Courage needed to lower emissions
0 Farmers’ views: Courage needed to lower emissions Just two of the many farmers leading the way on Ireland’s journey to lower agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, John Walsh and Edwin Thompson illustrated why courage and adaptability are key to sustainable farming in today’s world. As part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and […]
9 June 2025
Quality pasture: The foundation for healthy horses
0 Quality pasture: The foundation for healthy horses The importance of pasture quality to horse health, nutrition and overall cost will form central pillars of discussion at two upcoming Equine Pasture Management Workshops. The importance of pasture quality to horse health, nutrition and overall cost will form central pillars of discussion at two […]
9 June 2025
Weed Watch 2025 – Herbicide resistance testing
0 Weed Watch 2025 – Herbicide resistance testing Vijaya Bhaskar highlights the growing importance of herbicide resistance testing. Teagasc has launched a ‘Weed Watch-2025’ campaign with the Irish Farmers Journal to encourage growers and tillage sector to utilize the weed seed resistance testing service to test suspect populations, of Italian ryegrass, Blackgrass, Wild […]
9 June 2025
Key management decisions for grass-clover swards
0 Key management decisions for grass-clover swards On this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast, James Dunne is joined by Teagasc grassland researcher, Dr. Mike Egan to discuss the correct management of grass-clover swards to ensure high levels of pasture and animal performance. Mike also discusses the findings from the recent external […]
9 June 2025
Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry?
0 Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry? The Moorepark 2025 Open Day will offer a blueprint for the dairy sector’s future, with the emphasis on protecting and enhancing the fundamental advantages of our grass-based production system, Head of Teagasc Animal & Grassland Innovation and Research Programme, Laurence Shalloo writes. Dairy […]
9 June 2025
Thinking twice before dosing lambs
0 Thinking twice before dosing lambs This time of year, many sheep farmers are thinking about the best time to dose lambs for stomach worms. However, with growing concerns over wormer resistance, Enda O’Hart, Organic Advisor, advises taking a strategic approach. With the increased incidence of wormer resistance on farms, it is advisable […]
8 June 2025
Organic Hill Farming in Co. Kerry
0 Organic Hill Farming in Co. Kerry Sarah and Aaron Turner are organic sheep and suckler farmers living in the stunning landscape of West Kerry. They are participants in the Growing Organics programme, and are passionate about sustainable agriculture. Their farm is nestled within the Killarney National Park National Heritage Site, an area […]
8 June 2025