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Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle
Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle A new book called Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle was launched on Wednesday, 16 October in Johnstown Castle Co. Wexford. This new book, written by Noel Culleton, Brian Coulter and Matt Wheeler, outlines the story of Johnstown Castle from […]
18 October 2024
International Dairy Calf to Beef Conference
International Dairy Calf to Beef Conference An International Dairy Calf to Beef Conference, organised by Teagasc in partnership with ABP and BSAS, is taking place in Co. Wexford. Speaking at the two day event, Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research in Teagasc said: “This international dairy-beef conference is timely as it discusses […]
17 October 2024
250,000 fewer suckler cows since June 2015
250,000 fewer suckler cows since June 2015 The number of suckler cows present on Irish farms in June 2024 declined by over 250,000 head when compared to the same period in June 2015, provisional figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown. Over the 10 years encompassing June 2015 to […]
17 October 2024
Autumn weed control
Autumn weed control Pre-emergence herbicides are key for controlling weeds, with the right mix needed for each field’s specific challenges. Shay Phelan, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, tells us more. Pre-emergence herbicides have been shown to be more effective in controlling many problem grass weeds, such as bromes, blackgrass and annual meadow grass. There […]
17 October 2024
Grain markets: Global challenges and supply outlook with James Nolan
Grain markets: Global challenges and supply outlook with James Nolan With harvest complete, farmers now have a clear understanding of the grain they have available for sale. While many have already sold their grain in forward market positions, others are considering deferring sales for several weeks or months. James Nolan, a grain […]
17 October 2024
Closing up the farm this autumn
Closing up the farm this autumn The two objectives of autumn grassland management are to keep grass in diet of the grazing animal and to close up the farm to have grass available in spring. As part of its weekly newsletter, the Teagasc Grass10 team offered the following advice: Good growth rates, […]
17 October 2024
Can straw help to buffer tight silage supplies this winter?
Can straw help to buffer tight silage supplies this winter? It has been a difficult year on grass growth and therefore silage supplies are tight on some farms. Could straw fill some of the gap this winter? Martina Harrington tells us more. Yes, is the answer, but there are several issues around […]
16 October 2024
Udderly realistic: How calving simulators are ‘moo-ving’ education forward at Kildalton College
Udderly realistic: How calving simulators are ‘moo-ving’ education forward at Kildalton College Jamie Cahill, Lecturer in Teagasc Kildalton College, writes on the college’s recently acquired calving simulators – valuable pieces of equipment that allow students to practice the calving procedure in a safe environment. An element of Agricultural College that students always […]
16 October 2024
How this suckler farmer is going the extra mile to protect water quality
How this suckler farmer is going the extra mile to protect water quality Shane Keaveney, a suckler farmer from Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, is going above and beyond to lessen the impact of his farming practices on water quality – specifically the watercourse bounding his farm. Fresh after being crowned the Suckler Beef […]
16 October 2024
Business opportunities in the circular bioeconomy: Unlocking funding to scale sustainable innovation
Business opportunities in the circular bioeconomy: Unlocking funding to scale sustainable innovation Experienced entrepreneurs in the circular bioeconomy, along with leading venture capital companies and other financial institutions, gathered in Dublin today, October 16, as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week to accelerate development of the circular bioeconomy in Ireland. Professor Maeve Henchion […]
16 October 2024