Articles
Update from Eamon & Donnchadh McCarthy, Future Beef Programme
Update from Eamon & Donnchadh McCarthy, Future Beef Programme Aisling Molloy discusses the management of grassland, silage production, livestock performance, and soil fertility on the farm of Eamon & Donnchadh McCarthy, Future Beef Programme. Grassland Silage was harvested on 21st May. The silage fields were grazed in spring and fertilised with slurry and […]
19 June 2024
Measuring the impact of extreme weather events on water quality
Measuring the impact of extreme weather events on water quality With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, David Ryan, technologist on the Agricultural Catchments Programme, details results of water monitoring from the Castledockrell catchment following a torrential rainfall event in late May. On Tuesday, May 21 this year, there were very localised […]
19 June 2024
Farm and field specific plans needed to improve water quality
Farm and field specific plans needed to improve water quality The recently published ‘Water Quality in 2023: An indicators Report’ by the EPA has shown no significant change in any of the water quality indicators for Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwaters in 2023. Citing nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater as […]
18 June 2024
Securing your future – a preview of BEEF2024
Securing your future – a preview of BEEF2024 Teagasc’s beef open day remains a vital element of Ireland’s robust beef sector, explain Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, and Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer. The beef sector is a key contributor to Ireland’s rural economy, supporting more than 70,000 beef farmers […]
18 June 2024
Variable lamb growth rates in BETTER sheep flocks
Variable lamb growth rates in BETTER sheep flocks Frank Campion, of the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway, reports on growth rates in the BETTER sheep flocks. Grass growth rates improved in May, as did grass utilisation, helping the BETTER sheep farms to get grazing rotations and […]
18 June 2024
Preparation for weaning of lambs
Preparation for weaning of lambs Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, discusses the importance of timely weaning of lambs to ensure optimal health and performance of both lambs and ewes, and outlines practical weaning strategies. For early March lambing flocks weaning time has arrived and it is important to have a plan in place. […]
18 June 2024
BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing
BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing New research funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been presented today, Tuesday 18 June, at the 2024 BeSafe Conference in Teagasc Ashtown by Dr. Diana Van Doorn, Teagasc Post-Doctoral Scholar (Safe Habitus) that explores the impact of stress […]
18 June 2024
Managing cash flow to make better financial decisions – a farmer’s perspective
Managing cash flow to make better financial decisions – a farmer’s perspective Given the significant increase in input costs on dairy farms since 2021, along with the increased feed budget costs this spring due to poor weather, good cash flow management has never been more important to ensure the efficient running of […]
17 June 2024
Improving beef systems with clover – insights from the Derrypatrick Herd
Improving beef systems with clover – insights from the Derrypatrick Herd The Derrypatrick herd in Grange is set to take centre stage at BEEF2024. A key area of focus will be the use of white clover in beef systems. Through the Derrypatrick herd, researchers in Grange, like Peter Doyle, are examining how […]
17 June 2024
Weed Watch-2024: Herbicide resistance testing
Weed Watch-2024: Herbicide resistance testing Teagasc launched a ‘Weed Watch-2024’ campaign with the Irish Farmers Journal to encourage growers and industry to utilize the weed seed resistance testing service to test suspect populations of Blackgrass, Italian ryegrass, Wild oats, Bromes, Meadow grass, Poppy, Chickweed, Speedwell, Corn marigold. This invaluable service from Oak […]
17 June 2024