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Body of work needed to prevent organic lamb leaking to conventional systems
0 Body of work needed to prevent organic lamb leaking to conventional systems The organic sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, enabled by additional funding available through the Organic Farming Scheme. Through this scheme, 2,000 new farmers commenced conversion to organics at the beginning of 2023, followed by a further 1,000 […]
9 April 2024
Protected Urea delivers both cost savings and reduces greenhouse gasses
0 Protected Urea delivers both cost savings and reduces greenhouse gasses Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, focuses on how protected urea is instrumental in achieving a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing nitrogen efficiency and reducing costs. Protected urea is a key technology for the agriculture sector in meeting its […]
9 April 2024
Supporting farmers through this difficult period
0 Supporting farmers through this difficult period Following a difficult spring and no immediate respite from the weather challenges being faced at farm level, Teagasc has moved to introduce a number of measures to support farmers. Today, Monday, April 8, Teagasc Director of Knowledge Transfer, Dr Stan Lalor announced two additional initiatives that […]
8 April 2024
Have you completed a milk recording and acted on the results?
0 Have you completed a milk recording and acted on the results? One of the tools available to dairy farmers in relation to mastitis control is milk recording, Padraig O’Connor tells us more. The recommendation is that farmers complete a minimum of four and preferably six milk recordings per lactation. The first milk […]
8 April 2024
Preparing to get nitrogen applications back on track
0 Preparing to get nitrogen applications back on track Along with the associated grazing challenges, the wet spring has limited the opportunities for both organic and artificial fertiliser applications on many farms. With limited quantities spread, and suggestions from industry that just 25% of normal fertiliser volumes have been sold up to the […]
8 April 2024
Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide
0 Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide Clodagh Morgan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses the role of clover in enhancing soil fertility, biodiversity, and sustainability. Spring may be taking its time to appear this year, however, we still need to be prepared when it finally arrives and breathes new life into the […]
8 April 2024
Managing the challenging grazing conditions
0 Managing the challenging grazing conditions On this week’s OviCast, host Ciaran Lynch is joined by Dr Philip Creighton to discuss grazing management. With the challenging conditions, they discuss the grazing situation around the country, opening covers and the impact of delayed fertiliser application on grass growth. Philip discusses managing supplies, targeted supplementation […]
8 April 2024
Breeding the key to suckler success
0 Breeding the key to suckler success With the breeding season just around the corner, Kilkenny farmer Ruairí Cummins talks about his farming system, and a breeding strategy for improving his suckler herd’s performance while also meeting SCEP targets, writes Aisling Molloy, Teagasc FutureBeef Programme. Ruairí Cummins farms 37.9ha in Rossenarra, Kilmoganny, Co […]
7 April 2024
Growing Wild – Tutsan and Woodrushes
0 Growing Wild – Tutsan and Woodrushes Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Tutsan Look out for tutsan with its last remaining black berry-like capsules, which have transformed from their bright red colour last autumn. This low growing woody species can be […]
7 April 2024
Calving coming to a close and preparing for breeding at Derrypatrick
0 Calving coming to a close and preparing for breeding at Derrypatrick Two key aims of Derrypatrick herd are to achieve a nine week breeding season and to have over 80% of the cows calving in the first six weeks. Peter Doyle, Research Officer at Teagasc Grange, tells us how this is achieved. […]
6 April 2024