Articles
Benefits of Cover Cropping
Benefits of Cover Cropping Coming off the back of a very wet autumn and winter, it was clear to see the huge benefits a well-established cover crop can bring in terms of protecting soils and reducing losses of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment to water. Now is the time to plan for the […]
24 June 2024
Enhanced afforestation rates required to help meet climate targets
Enhanced afforestation rates required to help meet climate targets Forest creation, appropriate management and use of long-lived harvest wood products can significantly contribute to Ireland’s carbon emissions targets, Dr Junliang Zou, Researcher in Forest Carbon, told the Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference. To achieve these targets, however, the rate of afforestation needs to […]
24 June 2024
Investing in a sheep handling unit is an investment in yourself
Investing in a sheep handling unit is an investment in yourself Edward Egan, Drystock Advisor, Navan, Co. Meath, looks at the important factors to consider when designing a sheep handling unit. If I was to give you one piece of advice it would be to always invest in yourself. Invest in the […]
23 June 2024
Growing Wild: Foxgloves, Cock’s Foot, Yellow Flag Iris and Sedge
Growing Wild: Foxgloves, Cock’s Foot, Yellow Flag Iris and Sedge Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, focusing this time on Foxgloves, Cock’s Foot, Yellow Flag Iris and Sedges. Foxgloves Look out for Foxgloves – tall, stately, graceful, purple flowers with petals […]
23 June 2024
‘Back to basics’ approach of farming in The Burren article acts as a catalyst for UN visit to the West
‘Back to basics’ approach of farming in The Burren article acts as a catalyst for UN visit to the West On his recent visit to Ireland, the Director-General of the United Nations FAO, Mr Qu Dongyu took a trip with his delegation to the West of Ireland to observe sustainable farming in […]
23 June 2024
Michael and Alex McCarthy – Signpost Farmer Update
Michael and Alex McCarthy – Signpost Farmer Update Michael & Alex McCarthy, Signpost Dairy Farmers, give us their farm update for June. Our current production is 26 litres/cow/day, @ 3.82% butterfat and 3.49% protein. Cows are delivering over 1.95kg milk solids per day on 4.5kg of meal. SCC is currently 83 which […]
22 June 2024
Attention to detail drives earlier finishing
Attention to detail drives earlier finishing How to lower finishing age will be a key topic at the Teagasc Grange Open Day, writes Teagasc Beef Specialist Catherine Egan. Dara Walton, his wife Muireann and children Eloise(4) and Tom (2), have a suckler herd with 60 cows calving from the end of January […]
22 June 2024
Time to wean?
Time to wean? Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins this week’s OviCast to discuss weaning options on farms. The current situation on farms, challenges with grass quality and why weaning now is beneficial is discussed Michael explains the weaning process with some useful tips and management of the ewes and lambs post-weaning. The […]
22 June 2024
Adhering to the conditions of the Nitrates Derogation
Adhering to the conditions of the Nitrates Derogation To ensure compliance with the Nitrates Derogation in 2024, farmers are required to follow a number of additional conditions designed to protect the environment, Tim Hyde and Séamus Nolan, Teagasc Environment Specialists tells us more. Every derogation farmer should be aware of the terms […]
21 June 2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024 Forestry Advisory Kevin O’Connell explains how the Teagasc Forestry staff will be available at Beef2024 in Teagasc Grange, Co Meath on Wednesday 26th June to engage with attendees and explore how forestry can play an important role in the whole farm planning process. The BEEF2024 Open Day will […]
21 June 2024