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Securing your future – a preview of BEEF2024
Securing your future – a preview of BEEF2024 Teagasc’s beef open day remains a vital element of Ireland’s robust beef sector, explain Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, and Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer. The beef sector is a key contributor to Ireland’s rural economy, supporting more than 70,000 beef farmers […]
18 June 2024
Variable lamb growth rates in BETTER sheep flocks
Variable lamb growth rates in BETTER sheep flocks Frank Campion, of the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway, reports on growth rates in the BETTER sheep flocks. Grass growth rates improved in May, as did grass utilisation, helping the BETTER sheep farms to get grazing rotations and […]
18 June 2024
Preparation for weaning of lambs
Preparation for weaning of lambs Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, discusses the importance of timely weaning of lambs to ensure optimal health and performance of both lambs and ewes, and outlines practical weaning strategies. For early March lambing flocks weaning time has arrived and it is important to have a plan in place. […]
18 June 2024
BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing
BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing New research funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been presented today, Tuesday 18 June, at the 2024 BeSafe Conference in Teagasc Ashtown by Dr. Diana Van Doorn, Teagasc Post-Doctoral Scholar (Safe Habitus) that explores the impact of stress […]
18 June 2024
Managing cash flow to make better financial decisions – a farmer’s perspective
Managing cash flow to make better financial decisions – a farmer’s perspective Given the significant increase in input costs on dairy farms since 2021, along with the increased feed budget costs this spring due to poor weather, good cash flow management has never been more important to ensure the efficient running of […]
17 June 2024
Improving beef systems with clover – insights from the Derrypatrick Herd
Improving beef systems with clover – insights from the Derrypatrick Herd The Derrypatrick herd in Grange is set to take centre stage at BEEF2024. A key area of focus will be the use of white clover in beef systems. Through the Derrypatrick herd, researchers in Grange, like Peter Doyle, are examining how […]
17 June 2024
Weed Watch-2024: Herbicide resistance testing
Weed Watch-2024: Herbicide resistance testing Teagasc launched a ‘Weed Watch-2024’ campaign with the Irish Farmers Journal to encourage growers and industry to utilize the weed seed resistance testing service to test suspect populations of Blackgrass, Italian ryegrass, Wild oats, Bromes, Meadow grass, Poppy, Chickweed, Speedwell, Corn marigold. This invaluable service from Oak […]
17 June 2024
Where is tomorrow for Small Farms?
Where is tomorrow for Small Farms? Head of Economics at Teagasc, Trevor Donnellan, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to chat about the National Farm Survey – Small Farms Report 2022. Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental […]
17 June 2024
Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee announced
Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee announced Following a ceremony in Iveagh House on June 13, John O’Grady has been announced the Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee for 2024-2025. The Fulbright bilateral exchange programme has facilitated academic and cultural exchanges and strengthened Ireland-U.S. relations since 1957. The programme has a reputation for selecting exceptional candidates from across Ireland. Academics, […]
17 June 2024
Refine your drafting skills at BEEF2024
Refine your drafting skills at BEEF2024 BEEF2024, Teagasc’s biennial flagship beef open day to be held in Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath, Eircode: C15 PW93, on June 26, will offer farmers an opportunity to refine their drafting skills. Through a live demonstration facilitated by Teagasc research and advisory staff and factory personnel, farmers […]
16 June 2024