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More organic tillage needed
More organic tillage needed An upsurge in the number of organic livestock farms has created an opportunity for the Irish organic tillage sector to expand. As part of a recent Signpost Series Webinar, Senior Inspector at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s organic division, Jack Nolan provided insights into organic […]
16 May 2024
Sequencing ag-chems for spring crops this year
Sequencing ag-chems for spring crops this year Spring crops will develop quickly in the shorter season and timing of the necessary inputs will be difficult. Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialists, join this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about sequencing the critical inputs to crops. Shay says growers should be […]
16 May 2024
How to maximise the breeding season on your farm
How to maximise the breeding season on your farm Teagasc Researcher, David Kenny is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss how to deal with current breeding issues and the key tips to be aware of. With an extended housing period this spring, David outlines the impact this has had on […]
15 May 2024
How this Future Beef Farmer plans to make quality silage
How this Future Beef Farmer plans to make quality silage Teagasc Future Beef Programme participant, John Dunne has plans to replenish his silage stocks after a long winter. Along with ensuring sufficient fodder is available, he’s targeting the production of high-quality silage in the first cut. John farms a total of 125ha […]
15 May 2024
Ireland’s plant protein potential: what is holding us back?
Ireland’s plant protein potential: what is holding us back? In a world where concerns mount over food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability, it’s hard to overlook the potential of protein crops to help tackle such issues simultaneously, writes Alan Fahy, Research Officer at Teagasc Johnstown Castle. The humble family of protein crops […]
15 May 2024
Management advice for late-sown spring barley
Management advice for late-sown spring barley The majority of spring barley will emerge in May. This brings different management challenges compared to barley emerging in March/April, writes Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist. Disease levels in late-sown barley tend to be lower. Nitrogen (N) rate needs to be managed in line with yield […]
15 May 2024
Make safety a priority this silage season
Make safety a priority this silage season As the silage season edges closer, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialists, Francis Bligh and John McNamara highlight what you should keep in mind to ensure safety on farm. Advance planning Silage season calls for advance planning and even farmers and contractors with years of experience […]
15 May 2024
Key tips on building a fodder reserve this summer
Key tips on building a fodder reserve this summer Following a wet spring and a prolonged winter housing period, silage and fodder reserves on many farms are now completely exhausted. Silage stocks will need to be replenished to provide adequate fodder for next winter and for any unplanned times of wet weather […]
14 May 2024
Lameness in sheep – don’t allow your profits to limp away
Lameness in sheep – don’t allow your profits to limp away How easy sheep farming would be if we didn’t have to deal with lame sheep! Lameness is a significant issue on many sheep farms, writes Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Programme at Teagasc, who questions is it time you made some […]
14 May 2024
A reminder on silage bale stacking rules
A reminder on silage bale stacking rules With the harvesting of first-cut silage crops edging ever closer, farmers need to make themselves aware of the Conditionality rules – the baseline requirements for farmers in receipt of CAP payments – relating to the stacking of silage bales. Coming into force in 2023, the […]
14 May 2024