Articles
Contract rearing – a tool in the armoury for nitrates compliance?
Contract rearing – a tool in the armoury for nitrates compliance? Changed nitrates regulations, labour availability and the cost of acquiring additional leased land are just some of the reasons why dairy farmer interest in entering a contract rearing agreement has increased in recent times. As part of a ‘Contract Rearing’ webinar, […]
17 January 2025
2025 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards launched
2025 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards launched The Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards for 2025 were launched this week by Teagasc, with generous support from FBD. The Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards aim to promote environmentally sustainable farming and highlight the progress that farmers are making to reduce their […]
17 January 2025
Teagasc – supporting decision making on forestry options in 2025
Teagasc – supporting decision making on forestry options in 2025 Well planned forestry can provide financial, environmental and social benefits for farmers and landowners. In this article, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, Tom Houlihan looks at an example of the financial supports available for one of the attractive “Forest Types” under the Department of […]
17 January 2025
Antimicrobial use – still a major concern worldwide
Antimicrobial use – still a major concern worldwide Antibiotic or antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a greater and more pressing threat to human and animal health than climate change and yet it receives much less attention in the media, Laura Boyle, Senior Research Officer in the Teagasc Pig Development Department tells us more. […]
17 January 2025
Diary Date: Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference
Diary Date: Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference takes place on Tuesday, 28 January in the Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway, and on Thursday, 30 January in Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Both events start at 7pm. A range of practical and topical sheep production […]
16 January 2025
Maximising the Benefits of Slurry Application on Tillage Farms
Maximising the Benefits of Slurry Application on Tillage Farms Michael Hennessy tells us many farmers are eager to start applying slurry now that the spreading window has reopened. He emphasizes the need for an up-to-date nutrient management plan and highlights how well-managed slurry can improve soil health and ensures future productivity. Despite […]
16 January 2025
Part Four: Farm Partnerships – Planning for Farm Succession
Part Four: Farm Partnerships – Planning for Farm Succession For the final part of our four-part series on farm succession, we chat to Ruth Fennell, a Collaborative Farm Specialist with Teagasc. Ruth discusses Farm Partnerships and how these can be used to bring in the next generation to the farm structure, develop […]
16 January 2025
Teagasc and ClieNFarms Launch Micro-Learning Campaign on LESS
Teagasc and ClieNFarms Launch Micro-Learning Campaign on LESS Teagasc, in collaboration with ClieNFarms and its partners, is developing ‘micro-learnings’ – which are quick online training sessions, taking no more than 10 minutes designed for farmers, advisors, and students. The first module focuses on LESS. These modules focus on climate adaptation and mitigation […]
16 January 2025
Reducing spring workload pressures on dairy farms
Reducing spring workload pressures on dairy farms Spring is always a challenging time for dairy farmers and spring 2024 was particularly difficult. So what lessons can be learned and what actions can be taken to reduce the pressure and stress during spring 2025? As part of a Today’s Farm article, Martina Gormley, […]
15 January 2025
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach Weanlings on the farm of Michael McGuigan, a participant in the Future Beef Programme, commenced grazing a forage crop in mid-November. Read the management steps he’s following in this article. Totalling 2.5ha and sown in a sheltered field, the forage crop is Interval – a […]
15 January 2025