Articles
Key management actions for spring crops
Key management actions for spring crops As we move towards the end of the growing season, some final actions are necessary on spring crops. Ciaran Collins, a Tillage Specialist in Teagasc, and Eoin Lyons, a Tillage advisor in Teagasc, join this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the critical agronomy actions needed […]
13 June 2024
Setting the scene for automation in mushroom harvesting
Setting the scene for automation in mushroom harvesting The Irish mushroom industry was invited to Teagasc Ashtown, where the Teagasc Mushroom Automation Seminar took place on Tuesday, 11 June. The event focused on mushroom harvesting automation technologies. Labour is a very significant cost of production. All mushrooms produced in Ireland are hand-harvested, […]
13 June 2024
The risk of Lyme disease
The risk of Lyme disease Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacteria and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks, Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more. After such a poor spring, it is nice to have longer days and grass growing – albeit […]
12 June 2024
Farming for a Better Future 2024 – Teagasc Johnstown Castle Open Day
Farming for a Better Future 2024 – Teagasc Johnstown Castle Open Day A major Teagasc Open Day is planned for Tuesday, 16 July at the Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. This Open Day will demonstrate technologies and practices for efficient, environmentally sustainable, profitable and more […]
12 June 2024
The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report
The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report has just been released, revealing some notable changes in our key performance indicators for the 2023 year. To delve into the report and analyse the figures and trends in detail, Specialised Pig Advisor, Ger McCutcheon joins […]
12 June 2024
International Men’s Health Week – Teagasc supports farmers’ health and safety
International Men’s Health Week – Teagasc supports farmers’ health and safety Teagasc supports measures to assist farmers to gain and maintain their health through its national occupational health and safety programme. In particular, Teagasc supports International Men’s Health Week (MHW), which is taking place this week up to Father’s Day on Sunday […]
12 June 2024
Milk residues and how to avoid them
Milk residues and how to avoid them Terry McElvaney, Veterinary Inspector at the Veterinary Medicines, Antimicrobial Resistance, By-products and TSE Division, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss residues in milk. Terry first explains the role of the division and how it is important in facilitating trade. Terry […]
11 June 2024
Focus on wool quality and shearing
Focus on wool quality and shearing Jayne Harkness-Bones, Depot Manager with Ulster Wool, joins this week’s OviCast to discuss the factors that influence the quality of wool, the challenges in the marketplace in recent years and what happens to the wool from purchase until it reaches market. Joining OviCast host Ciaran Lynch, […]
11 June 2024
Watch: Steps to make shearing easier
Watch: Steps to make shearing easier As we approach mid-June, the shearing season is well and truly underway. In terms of annual workload, shearing is one of the busiest days on sheep farms. David Heraty of the Irish Wool Council provides some key tips in the below video to not only make […]
11 June 2024
What sets the top performing pig farms apart?
What sets the top performing pig farms apart? Compiled by the Teagasc Pig Development Department, an analysis of the performance of the pig farms that participated in the Teagasc Profit Monitor recording system in 2023 has highlighted some key trends. Based on the performance of 91 herds, the analysis is representative of […]
11 June 2024