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Autumn calving delivering results on a west Cork suckler farm
Autumn calving delivering results on a west Cork suckler farm The Kingston family switched from a spring to mainly autumn calving system seven years ago and say they haven’t looked back since, Aisling Molly, Future Beef Programme Advisor, tells us more of their journey. William Kingston farms with his wife Diana and […]
15 August 2024
Blight is still a risk to potato crops
Blight is still a risk to potato crops As the early potato harvest progresses and with maincrop varieties expected to appear in about two weeks’ time, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan tells us how blight still poses a risk to potato crops. Early potato crops are now being harvested with reports […]
15 August 2024
Harvest lull an opportunity to drill winter oilseed rape
Harvest lull an opportunity to drill winter oilseed rape With a lull in the harvest at the moment, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan tells us why now is the opportune time to drill winter oilseed rape, while also offering key advice on variety selection and weed control. As most spring barley […]
15 August 2024
The oilseed rape planning window is upon us – here’s how to prepare for it
The oilseed rape planning window is upon us – here’s how to prepare for it The ideal time to plant oilseed rape is in the next couple of weeks. Given this, Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialists in Teagasc, join the Tillage Edge this week to chat about the variety choice […]
15 August 2024
Future Beef Update: Breeding, feeding and harvesting red clover
Future Beef Update: Breeding, feeding and harvesting red clover Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, fills us in on the latest happenings from James Skehan’s farm in Co. Clare, where the focus has centred ending the breeding season, harvesting red clover silage and animal nutrition. Breeding 20 cows and 6 heifers were […]
14 August 2024
€35,000 prize fund in Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
€35,000 prize fund in Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition for 2024 is open for entries. This is the eight year of the competition, and the organisers are looking for grassland farmers who are growing and utilising high levels of grass in a […]
14 August 2024
Too few paddocks per grazing group on drystock farms
Too few paddocks per grazing group on drystock farms Improving grazing infrastructure – paddock system, roadways and water provision – on beef farms allows for better control of grass, increased grass growth, improved grazing utilisation, a longer grazing season and may help to increase clover content. This is very obvious during poor […]
13 August 2024
BETTER Farm Update: Keeping a close eye on parasites
BETTER Farm Update: Keeping a close eye on parasites Dr Frank Campion of the Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre reports on testing lambs and weaning on the BETTER sheep farms. Internal parasite burdens have been monitored across the flocks since early June, with farms submitting faecal egg samples from lambs […]
13 August 2024
Sheep Schemes: Welfare, Improvement or Both?
Sheep Schemes: Welfare, Improvement or Both? Eamonn Patten, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, takes a closer look at the New National Sheep Welfare Scheme for 2024, including the actions farmers must complete to ensure scheme compliance. Sheep schemes are a valuable income supplement for sheep farmers, but unfortunately the money won’t make […]
13 August 2024
Building grass is this month’s focus
Building grass is this month’s focus August is the month to start building grass for autumn. We have had a slow year in terms of growth but management in the next six weeks will be crucial, as the rate of grass growth (supply) will be less than what is eaten (demand) by […]
12 August 2024