Articles
Learning by doing in the Comeragh Mountains
Learning by doing in the Comeragh Mountains Falling returns from production and a desire to protect what’s good about the uplands set a group of 14 hill sheep farmers in the Comeragh Mountains on a journey to complete a European Innovation Partnership project. As part of the Uplands Symposium, an event organised […]
24 November 2024
Important workshops to feature at Teagasc National Dairy Conference
Important workshops to feature at Teagasc National Dairy Conference Set to take place next Wednesday, November 27, farmers will have the opportunity to participate in a number of important workshops at this year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference. With the morning session assigned to presentations on achieving grazing system objectives, and nutrient use […]
23 November 2024
Lime – an old but gold technology
Lime – an old but gold technology Although one of the older technologies available, the correction of soil pH through the application of lime to acidic soils still remains a practical nutrient management solution and is the foundation for addressing soil fertility challenges on Irish farms. That’s according to Dr. Patrick Forrestal, […]
23 November 2024
Listen: Funding for historic farm buildings – what is involved & who can apply?
Listen: Funding for historic farm buildings – what is involved & who can apply? Anna Meenan, Traditional Farm Buildings grant scheme programme manager, and Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation with the National Heritage council in Kilkenny, join us to discuss the importance of historic farm building conservation and how to apply. The […]
23 November 2024
NZAGRC x Teagasc Webinar: The challenge of managing soil carbon on agricultural peatlands
NZAGRC x Teagasc Webinar: The challenge of managing soil carbon on agricultural peatlands A surprisingly high share of Ireland and New Zealand’s carbon dioxide emissions come from a tiny proportion of soil – peat bogs that have been drained to support productive agriculture. As part of a NZAGRC x Teagasc webinar, taking […]
22 November 2024
Signpost Programme playing an instrumental role in agriculture’s emissions reductions
Signpost Programme playing an instrumental role in agriculture’s emissions reductions The actions and knowledge sharing of the some 120 demonstration farmers enrolled in the Teagasc Signpost Programme has been instrumental in supporting Irish farmers to make greenhouse gas emission reductions. That was a key message delivered by Director of Teagasc, Professor Frank […]
22 November 2024
Forestry delivering multiple benefits on Kildare beef farm
Forestry delivering multiple benefits on Kildare beef farm Careful planning and planting is maximising the recreational and biodiversity return from forestry on the Morrison family farm Kildare. Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tells us more. Stephen Morrison, his wife Heidi, and their four children farm at Hartwell Farm, located outside Kill, […]
22 November 2024
Is Your Farm Winter Ready?
Is Your Farm Winter Ready? As winter approaches, ensuring your pig farm is prepared is crucial to maintaining pig health, productivity, and staff safety. Ciarán Carroll gives a guide to help get your farm ready for the colder months. Housing Proper management of pig housing is critical, particularly during winter. Ventilation Regularly […]
22 November 2024
Economic sustainability of upland farms in a precarious position
Economic sustainability of upland farms in a precarious position Dr Emma Dillon, Economist and Senior Research Officer in the Teagasc Rural Economy & Development Programme, provided food for thought on the economic and social dynamics of upland farm at the Uplands Symposium, an event jointly organised by Teagasc and CAFRE on November […]
21 November 2024
Don’t lose faith in protected urea
Don’t lose faith in protected urea Although its performance has been questioned by some in the last year, protected urea does maintain grass growth when compared head-to-head with other forms of nitrogen fertiliser. This was just one of the key messages delivered by Dr. Patrick Forrestal, Senior Research Officer at Teagasc Johnstown […]
21 November 2024