Articles
CBVs expected for 85,000 mart-traded calves
0 CBVs expected for 85,000 mart-traded calves Following the publication of over 620,000 genotypes last week and ongoing sampling at farm level as part of the National Genotyping Programme (NGP), ICBF expects ~85,000 mart-traded calves to have a Commercial Beef Value (CBV) displayed at the time of sale this year. In a recent […]
3 February 2024
Converting to organic tillage
0 Converting to organic tillage Martin Bourke, Teagasc organic tillage advisor, speaks with Liam O’Toole about his experience, one year in. It was a no brainer to switch,” says Liam O’Toole who farms near Avoca, Co Wicklow. For the last 25 years, he had been conventionally farming winter and spring cereals, along with […]
3 February 2024
A worm welcome
0 A worm welcome As part of international efforts to safeguard soil health and biodiversity, Teagasc researchers have been assessing practical farm-scale measures to enhance soil biodiversity in intensively managed grasslands. New research from the Teagasc Environment Research Centre at Johnstown Castle shows that higher plant diversity of intensively managed multi-species swards enhances […]
3 February 2024
What do dairy-beef farmers want in potential calves?
0 What do dairy-beef farmers want in potential calves? Purchasing decisions made on calf to beef farms in the coming weeks can have positive or negative impacts on the level of performance achieved throughout the animal’s life cycle and the resulting profit returned from the venture. Speaking on his experiences of working with […]
2 February 2024
Careful assessment required before committing to re-sow
0 Careful assessment required before committing to re-sow Tillage farmers have been advised to assess their crops carefully before committing to re-sow. That was one of the key messages from Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan who spoke at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference on January 31. Factors such as plant numbers, sowing date, […]
2 February 2024
Celebrating World Wetlands Day – the role of wetlands and human wellbeing
0 Celebrating World Wetlands Day – the role of wetlands and human wellbeing To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Mary Roache, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, reminds us that all aspects of human wellbeing are tied to the health of our wetlands. The Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee invites you to celebrate World Wetlands Day today, February […]
2 February 2024
EU-Supported SafeHabitus Project Addresses Mental Health Challenges in Agriculture at the European Parliament
0 EU-Supported SafeHabitus Project Addresses Mental Health Challenges in Agriculture at the European Parliament In a pioneering effort to address the pressing issue of mental health, the EU-funded SafeHabitus project, led by Teagasc, organised a policy seminar at the European Parliament on January 25th. This significant event, co-sponsored by Irish MEP Maria Walsh […]
1 February 2024
Buffer strips and tillage farming – the benefits and regulatory requirements
0 Buffer strips and tillage farming – the benefits and regulatory requirements All farmers have a role in the protection of water from nutrients and pesticides, writes Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, and in a tillage context, one of the primary ways we can protect water is by the establishment of buffer strips […]
1 February 2024
Survey results: 38% of winter area unsown
0 Survey results: 38% of winter area unsown A survey conducted by the Teagasc Crops Department between December 18 and January 15 has highlighted the extent to which winter plantings have been delayed on tillage farms. Collating data from 414 farms, operating on a total of 30,000ha, the survey monitored the areas sown […]
1 February 2024
Fertiliser markets update and is Polysulphate for you?
0 Fertiliser markets update and is Polysulphate for you? The fertiliser supply chain & costs have been volatile over the past couple of years, Liam Dunphy, Managing Director of Gouldings, & Peter Scott, Technical Director of The Fertiliser Division in Origin Enterprises Ireland/UK, join Michael Hennessy to talk about the fertiliser market and […]
1 February 2024