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Watch: Farmers share actionable measures to improve water quality
Watch: Farmers share actionable measures to improve water quality The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign, a multifaceted approach to support and accelerate the adoption of actions on all farms to improve all water bodies to Good or High Ecological Status, centres on 8 actions for change. Reduce purchased nitrogen (N) and […]
31 May 2024
Tailoring disease control strategies for spring barley
Tailoring disease control strategies for spring barley With many spring barley crops at the stem extension stage, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, Michael Hennessy discusses the importance of knowing your varieties when selecting the most appropriate disease control strategy. The weather forecasters tell us a high pressure will dominate our […]
31 May 2024
Significant increase in grass growth predicted
Significant increase in grass growth predicted With high pressure expected to dominate over the bank holiday weekend, the Moorepark St. Giles Grass Growth (MoSt GG) model is predicting a significant increase in daily grass growth rates for the coming days. Published in the weekly Grass10 newsletter and available on the PastureBase Ireland […]
31 May 2024
Teagasc at Bloom
Teagasc at Bloom Horticulture, education, forestry, crops and countryside management are all featured on the Teagasc stand at Bloom. Teagasc have joined with Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine at Bloom in the Phoenix Park, to create an informative and educational feature in the food village. Among the […]
31 May 2024
Sound the alarm
Sound the alarm Kieran Keane, Teagasc Pig Development Department, discusses why it is important to regularly test and review ventilation and feed system alarms on farms, ensure all links in the notification chain work properly, and consider using remote access apps cautiously to address issues promptly and safely. No one likes to […]
31 May 2024
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season With silage feeding not that far in the rear view mirror on a lot of farms, James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, explains why the time is now to take first cut-silage, if possible, to set your farm up as best you can […]
30 May 2024
Minister Heydon outlines how the tillage sector can be developed
Minister Heydon outlines how the tillage sector can be developed Minister of State, Martin Heydon T.D. joins this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to talk about the recently published Food Vision 2030 Tillage Report, which sets out 28 recommendations to develop the tillage sector. Minister Heydon says the tillage sector is integral to […]
30 May 2024
Better Farming for Water Campaign launched
Better Farming for Water Campaign launched The Teagasc ‘Better Farming for Water campaign – 8 Actions for Change’ was officially launched by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., at Teagasc Ashtown, Dublin, today, Thursday, 30 May. The Teagasc Better Farming for Water campaign builds on the progress […]
30 May 2024
Horticulture is Life – Teagasc at Bloom 2024
Horticulture is Life – Teagasc at Bloom 2024 Bord Bia Bloom is one of Europe’s premier horticulture events, drawing approximately 100,000 attendees over its five-day run. In 2024, Bloom will take place from May 30 to June 3, transforming the Phoenix Park in Dublin into a vibrant celebration of gardening, lifestyle, and […]
30 May 2024
Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick
Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick Last week, Teagasc partnered with ESB Science Blast to deliver a successful, engaging three-day event at the University of Limerick, Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement officer, Aoife Quinn, Marketing Intern and Alex Oltean, Multimedia Intern, told us more. Last week […]
30 May 2024