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Is Bluetongue Virus a risk for Ireland?
Is Bluetongue Virus a risk for Ireland? Dr. Eoin Ryan, Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, gives an update on the Bluetongue Virus on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Since the end of August, over a hundred cases of Bluetongue have been detected in England […]
23 October 2024
Food projects funded under Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme
Food projects funded under Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme Teagasc has been awarded funding to complete two research projects – one in the area of 4D food printing and the other examining technologies to make reduced salt foods tastier – as part of the Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland Frontiers […]
23 October 2024
Teagasc represented on Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming
Teagasc represented on Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming Members of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming have been announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. Comprising a small group of people with relevant expertise and experience to adopt an objective, evidence-based approach to examine […]
23 October 2024
5 steps to becoming an organic farmer
5 steps to becoming an organic farmer As the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has recently reopened for applications, Teagasc Organic Advisor, Orla Walsh provides five key steps farmers must follow when transitioning from a conventional to an organic farming system. Maintaining good output levels through the adoption of organic farming production methods, […]
22 October 2024
Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks
Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks Joining Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast is Dr Fiona McAuliffe, SRUC, to discuss the challenge of blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks. The extent of blackloss or the unexplained loss of lambs on extensive hill grazings is outlined, with […]
22 October 2024
Mating management and ram fertility
Mating management and ram fertility Breeding efficiency is a major component in the overall efficiency of sheep production. In this article, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello writes on practical management tips for a successful breeding season. Ewe management before and during mating Carry out any routine treatments before ram turnout to ensure […]
22 October 2024
Agriculture emissions down in quarter one
Agriculture emissions down in quarter one Emissions from agriculture for the first quarter of 2024 were down by 2.6% when compared to the first quarter in 2023, the Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Indicator Report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, October 22, has shown. To support more frequent monitoring of […]
22 October 2024
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2024: Celebrating 30 years of technical advice and innovation
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2024: Celebrating 30 years of technical advice and innovation The 2024 Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference kicks off today, Tuesday, 22 October, at the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary, and continues tomorrow, 23 October at Farnham Estate, County Cavan, starting at 12:30pm both days. This year marks a […]
22 October 2024
How weather patterns are changing, what are we adapting to?
How weather patterns are changing, what are we adapting to? As part of the recent Teagasc Grassland Climate Adaption Conference, Met Éireann’s Pádraig Flattery outlined how Ireland’s climate has changed and how it is likely to continue changing in the future. Introduction Ireland’s climate is predominantly influenced by its geographical position in […]
21 October 2024
Farmers in ACRES CP: Monies available for Field Margins
Farmers in ACRES CP: Monies available for Field Margins Catherine Keena and Michéal Kelly, Environmental Specialists at Teagasc, write on the opportunities Field Margins as a non-Productive Investment present to ACRES CP participants, and remind potential applicants that the deadline to apply is Thursday, October 31. Are you one of the 20,000 […]
21 October 2024