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Lowering Nitrogen Excretion from Pig Production
0 Lowering Nitrogen Excretion from Pig Production Dr Elizabeth Ball, a Senior Scientific Officer at AFBI, shared strategies for reducing the environmental impact of pig production by lowering nitrogen excretion and optimising feed ingredients, essential for sustainable farming practices, at the recent Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference. One of the major challenges facing the […]
8 November 2024
Autumn calving and animal health on John Barry’s farm
0 Autumn calving and animal health on John Barry’s farm John Barry, Future Beef farmer, describes farming practices on his farm. He details seasonal calving with 50–55 cows in spring and 30–35 in autumn, housing schedules, and health management protocols. Animal Health Weaning of the spring calves is now complete on John’s farm, […]
7 November 2024
Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation
0 Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation The views of farmers, citizens and stakeholders have been sought as part of a public consultation on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936, which proposes the addition of blackgrass to the list of controlled weeds. Other proposals include the […]
7 November 2024
Organic farming – is it a viable option for tillage farmers?
0 Organic farming – is it a viable option for tillage farmers? Organic farming is gaining attention as a viable option for tillage farmers, especially with the demand for organic feed in livestock production on the rise. Martin Burke, an Organic Specialist from Teagasc, joins the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss how the […]
7 November 2024
Livestock provide much more than nutritious food – Senior FAO official
0 Livestock provide much more than nutritious food – Senior FAO official Livestock production systems have come under increased scrutiny in recent times. Despite challenges aplenty, opportunities exist. Delivering the keynote address at the recently held Teagasc Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence Conference, Dr Badi Besbes, Chief of the Sustainable Animal […]
7 November 2024
9 management tips when feeding dairy-beef animals this winter
0 9 management tips when feeding dairy-beef animals this winter Are you feeding dairy-beef animals this winter? Gordon Peppard, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, shares nine key tips to maximise performance, limit costs and ensure animals remain healthy over the winter months. Every day cattle are on farm there are significant costs associated with keeping […]
6 November 2024
Assessing farmers’ attitudes towards including a multi-species sward on their farm
0 Assessing farmers’ attitudes towards including a multi-species sward on their farm Farmers’ motivations for sowing a multi-species sward and insights on their management experiences were gathered through a survey. In this article, Kate Purcell shares the key results of this work undertaken as part of her Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation […]
6 November 2024
Brendan Lynch and Michael Martin look back on the changes and challenges of the Irish pig industry
0 Brendan Lynch and Michael Martin look back on the changes and challenges of the Irish pig industry We’re taking a look back on the careers and experiences of two long-time Teagasc pig experts on this month’s Pig Edge. Brendan Lynch, former Head of Department and Chief Pig Scientist, and Michael Martin, former […]
6 November 2024
Part-time farmer’s engagement with advisory services and how it can be improved
0 Part-time farmer’s engagement with advisory services and how it can be improved Sharing insights gained from her Masters in Agricultural Innovation Support Research Project, Claire Dolan identifies part-time farmer’s preferred communication methods and some of the barriers limiting their engagement with advisory services. Why was there a need for this study? Over […]
6 November 2024
Body Condition Score – the most important management tool on sheep farms
0 Body Condition Score – the most important management tool on sheep farms The amount of flesh that ewes have or Body Condition is an important factor in determining their reproductive performance during the current mating season, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, Michael Gottstein tells us more. Often we hear farmers […]
5 November 2024