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Setting the scene for the Teagasc Forestry Open Day
Setting the scene for the Teagasc Forestry Open Day An exciting Teagasc Forestry Open Day, providing a great opportunity to learn and explore all aspects of forestry, will take place on Thursday, July 4, at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow. Local forestry advisor, Frances McHugh sets the scene for this important event. Teagasc […]
25 June 2024
More than just beef at BEEF2024
More than just beef at BEEF2024 Along with showcasing the latest research and advice to beef farmers, BEEF2024 offers so much more to attendees through its dedicated Advisory, Education and Opportunities Village. Taking place tomorrow, June 26, at Teagasc, Grange, Co. Meath, Eircode: C15 PW93, attendees to the Teagasc National Beef Open […]
25 June 2024
Finish your breeding season on a high
Finish your breeding season on a high As the breeding season for spring-calving herds heads into its final month, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs explains why it is important that dairy farmers keep up the momentum and capture as many repeats to minimise empty rates at the end of a defined breeding […]
24 June 2024
Bull choices for the latter stages of breeding
Bull choices for the latter stages of breeding Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Campaign Co-Ordinator, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss late breeding season bull choice. Alan explains that late-born calves are as much of a hassle for the beef farmer as they are for the dairy farmer, […]
24 June 2024
Meet the farmers taking centre stage at BEEF2024
Meet the farmers taking centre stage at BEEF2024 Setting the scene for the fast approaching BEEF2024 open day, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan introduces us to some of the farmers featuring in the various forums on the day. Along with showcasing the latest research and advice, BEEF2024 – taking place at Teagasc, […]
24 June 2024
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