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Future Beef farmer Trevor Boland gives an update on his farm
0 Future Beef farmer Trevor Boland gives an update on his farm Future Beef Programme farmer, Trevor Boland is on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to give an update on his farm, focusing on closing for silage and selecting sires. Trevor farms part-time in Co. Sligo and his main enterprise is an […]
3 April 2024
Major turnout at least 7-10 days away on drystock farms
0 Major turnout at least 7-10 days away on drystock farms High levels of rainfall, resulting in challenging grazing conditions, have created difficulties on beef and sheep farms this spring, Pearse Kelly, Teagasc Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, told the National Fodder and Food Security Committee on March 29. Painting a picture of […]
3 April 2024
Easing the burden of coccidiosis
0 Easing the burden of coccidiosis This spring has posed many challenges on farms throughout the country. Tommy Cox, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Advisor, writes that one such challenge which can be particularly prevalent on some calf rearing farms is coccidiosis. Coccidiosis is caused by protozoa and will tend to present as a problem […]
3 April 2024
Fragmented farm? That shouldn’t prevent you managing grass for sheep
0 Fragmented farm? That shouldn’t prevent you managing grass for sheep It boils down to providing a constant supply of high quality grass to ewes and lambs throughout the grazing season. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, and Keith Fahy, Drystock Advisor, tell us more. A good rule of thumb for a lowland sheep enterprise […]
3 April 2024
Bread for success
0 Bread for success Research at Teagasc Ashtown’s Food Quality & Sensory Science Department is examining ways to attain balanced breads that are both nutritious and delicious. It can be challenging to achieve a perfect balance between a bread that’s high in both nutrients and in technological quality — i.e. in terms of […]
3 April 2024
Getting grass in the diet a priority on dairy farms
0 Getting grass in the diet a priority on dairy farms With the breeding season fast approaching and early-calving cows on the cusp of peak milk production, dairy farmers have been reminded to make getting grass into the diet of their cows a priority. This message came from Dr Joe Patton, Teagasc Head […]
2 April 2024
Incorporating white clover into grassland swards
0 Incorporating white clover into grassland swards Recognition of the high forage quality and the nitrogen (N) fixation benefits of grass-white clover pastures has led to a resurgence of interest in its use as a means of reducing the economic and environmental costs in livestock agriculture. On this week’s Dairy Edge podcast, Teagasc […]
2 April 2024
The Irish Raw Milk Microbiome Map
0 The Irish Raw Milk Microbiome Map A study led by Dr. Min Yap reveals that the microbial composition of raw milk is significantly influenced by seasonal, geographical, and climatic factors, offering insights for predicting raw milk quality and safety. The microbial composition of raw milk is shaped by various factors that either […]
2 April 2024
How to pass a Department of Agriculture farm inspection & what to expect
0 How to pass a Department of Agriculture farm inspection & what to expect How likely are you to get an inspection, what to expect and what are the top issues found during inspection? Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine District Inspector in the Integrated Controls Divisions, Raymond O’Neill joins this episode […]
1 April 2024
Watch: Sharing their experiences of new apprenticeship programmes
0 Watch: Sharing their experiences of new apprenticeship programmes Teagasc launched land-based apprenticeships in partnership with SOLAS last year, with four two-year apprenticeships currently available. In this article, some of the current apprentices and their employers share their personal journeys and learning experiences to date. Horticulturist Apprenticeship Conor Comerford is completing a Horticulturist […]
1 April 2024