Articles
Preparing for weaning with Teagasc Vet John Donlon
0 Preparing for weaning with Teagasc Vet John Donlon Teagasc researcher and vet, John Donlon is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the main issues that arise around weaning time and how to prevent them. It’s been a difficult year for cows and calves, and performance of some calves has been […]
7 August 2024
Adequate supply of SIS eligible rams available
0 Adequate supply of SIS eligible rams available Through their participation in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) and with the breeding season fast approaching, some sheep farmers may be in the market to purchase a SIS eligible 4 or 5-star ram. Joining Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, on a recent episode of the […]
7 August 2024
Interactive grass silage stock checker available
0 Interactive grass silage stock checker available An interactive grass silage stock checker is available on the Teagasc website to aid farmers in the completion of a fodder budget for the upcoming winter. As autumn approaches, farmers are being encourage to complete a fodder budget to ensure they have sufficient fodder stocks for […]
6 August 2024
Act Now to Assess Winter Feed Demand and Plan for the Winter Ahead
0 Act Now to Assess Winter Feed Demand and Plan for the Winter Ahead Guidelines for assessing and planning winter feed requirements for livestock, including calculating fodder needs and managing fertiliser allowances. Do a Fodder Budget Assess your winter feed demand based on how many animals you intend to keep for the winter […]
6 August 2024
Less work, better welfare: the benefits of upgrading your calf rearing facilities
0 Less work, better welfare: the benefits of upgrading your calf rearing facilities James Dunne and Anthony Mulligan discuss the importance of reviewing and upgrading calf rearing facilities to improve efficiency and reduce labor demands during peak seasons on dairy farms. Now is the time to review your calf rearing facilities. There is still […]
6 August 2024
Graze on end
0 Graze on end Grass varieties can now be evaluated on commercial grassland farms in Ireland; this system gives grassland farmers more relevant information regarding how varieties can contribute to their farms over time. On Irish grassland farms, perennial ryegrass is the most important forage as it provides large quantities of high-quality forage […]
6 August 2024
Between a rock and a hard place
0 Between a rock and a hard place Stones must be removed from grassland soils for accurate carbon measurements, but this process can be arduous. Teagasc research is examining improved protocols for soil carbon calculations. New Teagasc research, published in the international soil science journal Geoderma Regional, highlights the consequences of not considering […]
5 August 2024
Employment deployment
0 Employment deployment Studying employment practices on farms will allow for the development of tailored support and training, helping farmers offer more attractive employment opportunities. Like many economic sectors today, agriculture is in the middle of a perfect storm; demand for additional people to work on farms is increasing, while the availability of […]
4 August 2024
The Benefits of Cover Cropping
0 The Benefits of Cover Cropping Coming off the back of a very wet autumn and winter, it was clear to see the huge benefits a well-established cover crop can bring in terms of protecting soils and reducing losses of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment to water. Now is the time to plan for […]
3 August 2024
Growing Wild: Water Mint and Jellyfish
0 Growing Wild: Water Mint and Jellyfish Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, focusing this time on Water Mint and Jellyfish. Water mint Look out for water mint with purplish leaves and stems, easily identified by the familiar minty smell when crushed. […]
3 August 2024