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Establishment systems for red clover
Establishment systems for red clover Red clover is a relatively new crop to many and, as a result, farmers may be questioning the most appropriate system for establishing this crop over the coming months. Primarily used for silage production when grown with companion perennial ryegrass grass varieties, red clover has grown in […]
11 March 2024
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 The Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 report from the Horticulture Development Department provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of input price inflation within the Irish horticulture sector for the year 2024, building on annual insights since 2021. The report highlights a significant increase in input prices […]
11 March 2024
Strategic Breeding with James Skehan
Strategic Breeding with James Skehan James changed the calving season for his herd in 2023 to match the grass growth on his farm. This year he really enjoyed the break between Christmas and when calving started in early February, so he plans to continue it. Breeding will start on April 26 and […]
10 March 2024
How to cut fertiliser costs without losing out on yields
How to cut fertiliser costs without losing out on yields Fitting a headland mechanism to the spreader and turning it at the right point can deliver big savings on fertiliser costs. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery Specialist, tells us more. Machinery manufacturers make a lot of the accuracy and savings to be […]
10 March 2024
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Niamh Byrne, Abhainn Ri Farm, Blessington Co. Wicklow and Tomás O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Tipperary and owner of Suir Valley Cottage. The webinar gave an overview of the potential of restoring old buildings or repurposing them […]
10 March 2024
Maximizing Efficiency with Future Beef Farmer Trevor Boland
0 Maximizing Efficiency with Future Beef Farmer Trevor Boland Trevor farms part-time in the picturesque setting of Bunnafedia, Dromard, Co. Sligo. He is married to Tara and is farming in a Registered Farm Partnership with her and his father Joseph. The farm is 48ha and fragmented into three main blocks. The suckler herd […]
9 March 2024
Get slurry on target for optimum benefit
0 Get slurry on target for optimum benefit At current fertiliser prices, the nutrients contained in 1,000 gallons of cattle slurry (at 6% DM) have a value of €35. Over an average winter, 100 dairy cows will produce slurry worth about €4,500 fertiliser. Mark Treacy, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us more Before spreading […]
9 March 2024
Campgrounds & Motorhome Parks: A Land Use Alternative!
0 Campgrounds & Motorhome Parks: A Land Use Alternative! Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc, was joined by Con Quill, CEO of the Irish Caravan & Camping Council and Owner of the renowned Blarney Caravan and Camping Park. Con is a member of the ITIC Council. The webinar provided an insight into the world of […]
9 March 2024
Woman Farmer Capital Investment Scheme
0 Woman Farmer Capital Investment Scheme The Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme (WFCIS) opened last year as part of Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Aíne O’Riordan, B&T Drystock advisor in Macroom, tells us more in this article. This scheme is welcomed as according to the Department of Agricultural, Food & Marine it […]
8 March 2024
Space to grow: Reducing stocking density has benefits for pig welfare and performance
0 Space to grow: Reducing stocking density has benefits for pig welfare and performance Keelin O’Driscoll & Melissa Cupido, tell us that in recent years, there has been increasing emphasis placed by national and EU regulators when it comes to adapting pig management strategies to improve welfare. One strategy which is encouraged is […]
8 March 2024