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Woodlands and water quality targets
Woodlands and water quality targets Clean water has become a very important concern in Ireland today. We have an obligation to meet our water quality objectives as set out in the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2023-2027. We also need to protect our drinking water sources. John Casey and Kevin O’Connell, […]
28 June 2024
Too much of a good thing!
Too much of a good thing! Michael McKeon tells us that over the last few months the main topic of conversation for pig groups has concerned pig manure storage and spreading. It has been a difficult year so far, primarily due to the very wet autumn-winter-spring, making ground conditions difficult for spreading. […]
28 June 2024
Safety during Busy Times on the Farm
Safety during Busy Times on the Farm The summer is some of the busiest times on Irish farms with many essential activities taking place. Children are on holidays from school and may be out and about on farms. Martina Donnelly discusses ways to stay safe during this busy time. It is important […]
27 June 2024
12 DairyBeef Factsheets Launched
12 DairyBeef Factsheets Launched Twelve DairyBeef factsheets were launched at the Beef2024 Open Day in Grange this week. This is one of the commitments from the 10 Point Action Plan to Support Dairy Calf to Beef Systems in Ireland, launched by the Department of Agriculture earlier this year. The factsheets cover all […]
27 June 2024
Glyphosate label changes
Glyphosate label changes As a result of the re-registration of the glyphosate products, there are some significant changes to the labels (including changes in PCS numbers), which will impact on the use of glyphosate. Ciaran Collins tells us more. The most significant change for this time of year for tillage farmers is […]
27 June 2024
Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man living in the US, has concerns about the US crops
Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man living in the US, has concerns about the US crops The wet and cold spring in Ireland was mirrored in the US according to Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man, who is farming and running a seeds business in Kentucky, USA, and joins Michael on this week’s Tillage […]
27 June 2024
Farm Fresh Turkeys Biosecurity
Farm Fresh Turkeys Biosecurity As we approach the time for considering placing Christmas turkeys on farm, it is important to be prepared for these young birds arriving. It is crucial to consider the management and biosecurity around these new stock on your farm. Rebecca Tierney, Poultry Adviser, tells us more. What is […]
27 June 2024
Heavier carcasses at younger ages a key win for dairy-beef producer
Heavier carcasses at younger ages a key win for dairy-beef producer Reporting live from the DairyBeef 500 Forum at BEEF2024, Fergal Maguire highlights the key improvements Charlie Smyth has made to his farming system in recent years – all leading to a more profitable and efficient dairy-beef system. Alongside his father Charles, […]
26 June 2024
Watch: Creating a win-win for beef
Watch: Creating a win-win for beef Failing to achieve performance targets is a serious cause of inefficiency within Irish beef production systems, Dr Mark McGee, Research Officer at Teagasc, told those attending BEEF2024 in Teagasc Grange, today, June 26. Achieving the desired levels of performance as set out in the Teagasc beef […]
26 June 2024
Farm income, family lifestyle and the environment – the challenges and opportunities for beef
Farm income, family lifestyle and the environment – the challenges and opportunities for beef Farmers are converging on Teagasc Grange today, June 26, for the BEEF2024 Open Day. Addressing attendees at the first stand at the open day, Pearse Kelly and Dr Paul Crosson looked at the challenges and opportunities facing the […]
26 June 2024