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Check allowances and conditions before committing to final day fertiliser applications
Check allowances and conditions before committing to final day fertiliser applications With September 14 being the final day for the application of chemical nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) fertilisers before the closed period comes into effect, Sandra Hayes reminds farmers to check their fertiliser allowances and ground conditions before deciding to spread. […]
13 September 2024
Countdown on for Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Countdown on for Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The winners of the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 will be crowned on October 1. The awards ceremony for the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 will take place on Tuesday, October 1, at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois. The awards aim to promote […]
13 September 2024
A twist in the tail
A twist in the tail Keelin O’Driscoll and Roberta D’Alessio write about the tail-biting risk assessment scheme for Irish pig farms, aimed at identifying farm-specific risk factors, and how efforts are underway to refine the tool for improved accuracy. Since 2019 Animal Health Ireland (AHI) have managed a tail biting risk assessment […]
13 September 2024
The Green Cert – A course with many benefits
The Green Cert – A course with many benefits Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells us about the benefits of the Green Cert course, available through Teagasc, offering practical training for young farmers, and leading to financial benefits including tax reliefs and eligibility for certain schemes. Students are in a fortunate position nowadays […]
13 September 2024
Control thermoduric bacteria
Control thermoduric bacteria A recent Teagasc Dairy Newsletter article focused on thermoduric bacteria, which survive pasteurisation and can affect milk quality, and can be controlled through proper cow hygiene, milking practices, and effective cleaning of milking equipment. Thermoduric bacteria naturally occur in the cow’s environment in soil, faeces, animal feed and bedding. […]
12 September 2024
Watch: How to draw up a simple fodder budget using PastureBase Ireland
Watch: How to draw up a simple fodder budget using PastureBase Ireland This month’s farm visits on the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme have focused on building autumn grass and completing fodder budgets for the winter ahead. In the below video, Co-ordinator of the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme, Sandra Hayes outlines how to […]
12 September 2024
Grass10 grazing update with Jack Kearney, Co. Cork
Grass10 grazing update with Jack Kearney, Co. Cork For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses autumn grazing targets as predicted growth rates start to drop and he has a grazing update from Jack Kearney, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. He also discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth […]
12 September 2024
Can white clover inclusion lower sheep methane emissions?
Can white clover inclusion lower sheep methane emissions? Methane is the primary greenhouse gas of concern for ruminant production systems globally, but research conducted at the Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, has shed new light on the potential of white clover inclusion in sheep diets to reduce its […]
12 September 2024
Assessing soils is the best route to healthier soils
Assessing soils is the best route to healthier soils Correctly structured healthy soils will deliver better returns for farmers. Joining this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, Dr Veronica Nyhan discusses why it is necessary to carry out regular soil assessments and how the results can be […]
12 September 2024
The key drivers of weight gain on Aidan Maguire’s farm
The key drivers of weight gain on Aidan Maguire’s farm Looking back at the recent DairyBeef 500 farm walk held on the farm on Aidan Maguire, Advisor on the DairyBeef 500 Campaign, Gordon Peppard tells us how cattle weight gain is maximised on the farm in Navan, Co. Meath. On September 5, […]
11 September 2024