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Listen: Assessing grazing infrastructure and how it can be improved
Listen: Assessing grazing infrastructure and how it can be improved Increasing the level of grazed grass in the cow’s diet is a key driver of profitability on Irish dairy farms. In order to achieve this, good grazing infrastructure is important to access all parts of the farm area and ensure cow performance […]
12 August 2024
Getting it right with autumn reseeding
Getting it right with autumn reseeding Are you planning an autumn reseed? Stephen O’Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mullingar, looks at the important factors affecting the success of autumn reseeds. As silage ground comes back into the grazing platform and grass becomes more plentiful, many farmers will consider reseeding some of their poorer-performing […]
12 August 2024
Grass 10 Grazing Management Update: Preparing for Autumn Growth
Grass 10 Grazing Management Update: Preparing for Autumn Growth On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses the importance of getting autumn build-up correct on your farm and has a grazing update from Eugene and Eoin Lawler, Co. Kildare. Joseph also discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass […]
11 August 2024
The Value of Slurry & Autumn Management
The Value of Slurry & Autumn Management What is the nutrient value of your slurry and how much do you think 1,000 gallons is worth? Teagasc ASSAP advisor, Hugh Rooney, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss all things slurry and how to get the best from it. Hugh […]
11 August 2024
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs visit to the Mountain Water Catchment, Co Monaghan
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs visit to the Mountain Water Catchment, Co Monaghan Teagasc, together with its ASSAP partners LAWPRO and Lakeland Dairies, welcomed Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir to the farm of Padraig and Niall Hughes, Emyvale, County Monaghan, located in […]
11 August 2024
Minister Heydon Launches Positive Mental Health Guidance for Farming Community
Minister Heydon Launches Positive Mental Health Guidance for Farming Community Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D., recently launched the joint Mental Health Ireland/Teagasc leaflet ‘Sowing the Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community’ […]
10 August 2024
2024 fertiliser N performance during a difficult grass-growing year
0 2024 fertiliser N performance during a difficult grass-growing year There has been much debate as to why grass was not growing as anticipated during the last 4 months with many theories put forward as to the reasons why. Research from Teagasc, Johnstown Castle compares the performance of different nitrogen fertiliser types in […]
9 August 2024
Is autumn reseeding an option?
0 Is autumn reseeding an option? Dr Philip Creighton joins Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss autumn reseeding. The discussion starts with the impact of timing on reseeds, while field prep, different reseeding methods and their suitability, and fertiliser and lime applications are also highlighted. Philip also […]
9 August 2024
Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm
0 Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm Integrating trees can provide many benefits on the farm, environmental and social as well as financial. A well-planned forest fits in very well and complements existing farm enterprises, providing additional and competitive income streams and thereby supporting farm sustainability. In this article, Forestry Specialist, […]
9 August 2024
Organic Farming Principles Course available
0 Organic Farming Principles Course available The 25-hour QQI Level 5 Organic Farming Principles course is required for farmers entering the Organic Farming Scheme, covering organic standards, sustainable practices, and economic evaluation, with upcoming sessions starting in August and September at various locations. The 25-hour QQI Level 5 ‘Organic Farming Principles’ course is […]
9 August 2024