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New resource on managing grass weeds available
0 New resource on managing grass weeds available Teagasc, via a new and improved Grass Weeds webpage, has provided tillage farmers with a key resource to aid in the identification and control of grass weeds. The umbrella term grass weeds relates to numerous plant types, including: blackgrass; bromes; wild oats; Italian ryegrass; annual […]
9 September 2024
Latest developments in sensory and consumer science showcased
0 Latest developments in sensory and consumer science showcased Over 750 delegates from across the world have gathered in the RDS, Dublin for the 11th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, which takes place between the 8th and 11th of September, 2024. Welcomed by the Sensory Food Network Ireland – established in […]
9 September 2024
Lameness: Survey results of causes and farmer management practices in Ireland
0 Lameness: Survey results of causes and farmer management practices in Ireland Jake Delaney, a Postgraduate student at Teagasc, joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss some of the results of a survey he collected last year looking at ovine lameness in Ireland and assessment of farmer management. Jakes gives […]
8 September 2024
New high yielding white clover varieties
0 New high yielding white clover varieties As high yielding and persistent varieties of white clover are needed, Grass, Legume and Herb Breeder at Teagasc, Dr Patrick Conaghan tells us more on the latest generation of Teagasc white clover varieties. The use of white clover on Irish farms has more than tripled over […]
8 September 2024
Under the shadow
0 Under the shadow Research conducted by Teagasc and the University of Galway has estimated the economic value – or shadow wage – of farm family labour on Irish dairy farms, highlighting the critical role of agricultural education in increasing its value. Agriculture, a cornerstone of the Irish economy, is at something of […]
8 September 2024
Monthly Grass10 Update including grassland management tips for September
0 Monthly Grass10 Update including grassland management tips for September It was a very challenging August this year and for the monthly Grass10 update, Niamh Doyle discusses how farmers have fed silage out over the past few weeks. Calves have been creep grazed in front of cows to break the bond and concentrates […]
7 September 2024
Sustainable practices on Kay O’Sullivan’s beef farm in Co. Cork
0 Sustainable practices on Kay O’Sullivan’s beef farm in Co. Cork Kay O’Sullivan’s beef farm is making strides in pollinator support, maintaining animal health, and managing nutrition to ensure a successful transition into the winter months. Biodiversity Kay is farming 52ha of grassland in Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork. She operates an organic suckler […]
7 September 2024
Emission Reduction Scenarios
0 Emission Reduction Scenarios Colm Kelly, Climate Action & Sustainability Adviser, discusses strategies for Irish farmers to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, using scenarios generated by the Agnav planner tool, and highlights the impact of adopting new technologies on emission levels. Irish Agricultural Green House Gas (GHG) emissions have become part of everyday […]
7 September 2024
Grass10 grazing management update: achieving adequate grass supply
0 Grass10 grazing management update: achieving adequate grass supply On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Niamh Doyle has tips to achieving adequate grass supply as growth rates are below normal for this time of year and she has an update from featured farmer, Killian Brennan, Co. Cavan. Niamh discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % […]
6 September 2024
Listening to the trees
0 Listening to the trees Paul Butler discusses the connection humans have with trees and promotes “Listening to the Trees” by appreciating the emotional, cultural, and environmental significance of trees. Everyone knows that trees produce timber. And a lot of people are now aware that trees also are vital to our ecosystems – […]
6 September 2024