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‘Supports for farmers’ publication launched
‘Supports for farmers’ publication launched A new farmers’ resource providing key details on the supports and schemes available to farmers throughout their working life, including retirement and succession planning, has been launched. The Citizens Information Board (CIB) and Teagasc were proud to launch their booklet Supports for farmers at the National Ploughing […]
21 September 2024
Thousands on animal health and pennies on farmer health
Thousands on animal health and pennies on farmer health Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, emphasises that farmers prioritise animal health over their own, spending much more on animal care while neglecting their personal health and safety, and suggests some ways in which you can better look after your own health. Working as […]
21 September 2024
Weighing up the prospects for continental weanling to bull finishing systems
Weighing up the prospects for continental weanling to bull finishing systems Each year, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Aidan Murray prepares a suite of financial budgets as guide to beef farmers buying cattle for further feeding and finishing. In this budget, he examines the economic prospects for continental weanling to bull beef systems. As […]
20 September 2024
Minimum buffers to protect water
Minimum buffers to protect water Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins looks at the role buffer zones along watercourses play to help prevent sediment, nutrient loss and pesticides entering watercourses – a key feature of the Teagasc tillage display at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. A buffer zone is an area of […]
20 September 2024
Listen: Comparison of crop establishment techniques for growers
Listen: Comparison of crop establishment techniques for growers This week on the Tillage Edge podcast, we’re circling back to the National Tillage Conference from earlier this year and focusing on the trade-offs of establishment systems with Jack Jameson. The growing problem of weeds, particularly poppies, is also discussed with Charlotte Morgan. Listen […]
20 September 2024
Forestry, farming and a furnace
Forestry, farming and a furnace Noel Kennedy, Forestry Advisor at Teagasc, tells us how diversification streams are helping to brighten the future for a small Co. Mayo farm. Most mornings before his long commute to work, Mayo farmer Paul Maguire (pictured above) follows a simple routine. Having checked the stock and walked […]
20 September 2024
Apply now for the Farm Technician and Farm Manager Apprenticeships
Apply now for the Farm Technician and Farm Manager Apprenticeships Amy Quinn of the Teagasc Pig Development Department tells us about apprenticeship programmes, which offer education and career pathways in the pig sector. Good news for those looking to further their education in pig production and those wishing to upskill their farm […]
20 September 2024
Time to do the sums on winter finishing
Time to do the sums on winter finishing The winter period is fast approaching and with that comes questions on the potential costs and returns from winter finishing systems. Prepared annually by Teagasc Beef Specialist, Aidan Murray, the Teagasc Beef Budgets 2024/2025 are a good starting point for finishers wishing to budget. […]
19 September 2024
Closing date nearing for Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
Closing date nearing for Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition Farmers wishing to enter the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition have just days to do so, as the competition will close to entries on Monday, September 23, 2024. Supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, […]
19 September 2024
Strategy launched to pave the way for Ireland to become a ‘world leader’ in organics
Strategy launched to pave the way for Ireland to become a ‘world leader’ in organics Organic farming has enjoyed a resurgence over recent years, principally driven by attractive payments to enable farmers to convert from conventional farming to organic farming systems. Given the success and uptake of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS), […]
19 September 2024