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Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research Two Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding as part of the European Green ERAHUB, which supports research into sustainable agriculture and food systems. The Green ERAHUB (GEH) research initiative aims to provide information, communication, cooperation, networking and joint transnational funding in the agri-food and […]
16 April 2024
Watch: Preparing for breeding on Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farms
Watch: Preparing for breeding on Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farms Sandra Hayes, Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme Co-ordinator, visited a number of demonstration farmers recently to highlight how they are preparing for the upcoming breeding season. David Fennelly Sandra visited David Fennelly from near Portarlington, Co. Laois in early April. At the time of the […]
15 April 2024
Ensuring breeding success with maiden heifers
Ensuring breeding success with maiden heifers With the difficult conditions at farm level, much of the conversation over the last number of weeks has centred on ensuring the milking herd are properly fed. These conditions have also meant that maiden heifers have remained housed on a lot of farms for longer than […]
15 April 2024
10 things to consider before breeding season starts
10 things to consider before breeding season starts With the breeding season fast approaching on dairy farms, Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, outlines 10 things to consider before the breeding season starts. 1. Breeding start date What is your optimal start date for breeding? On early farms […]
15 April 2024
Options to complete the green cert
Options to complete the green cert Teagasc offers a wide range of courses for those embarking on their journey into agricultural education, including the ‘green cert’ – the umbrella term referring to a number of courses associated with qualifying farmers for the various Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine or Revenue schemes. […]
15 April 2024
Cleaning without chlorine
Cleaning without chlorine Chlorate residues in milk are a no-no for processors. Farmers, in turn, are concerned about heat-resistant ‘thermoduric’ bacteria. Fortunately ‘chlorine-free’ cleaning has now proven to be very effective in controlling thermoduric bacteria levels in milk. Bernadette O’Brien, David Gleeson and Lorna Twomey, Teagasc Moorepark, tell us more. Extensive research by […]
14 April 2024
Close up fields now for quality silage in May
Close up fields now for quality silage in May John Galvin, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses the challenges faced by farmers due to excessive rainfall and poor weather conditions impacting silage making, emphasising the importance of planning and quality silage production to meet livestock needs. How can you close what has […]
14 April 2024
Crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage pressures continue
Crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage pressures continue The convening of the National Fodder and Feed Security Committee on April 9 heard that pressures relating to spring crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage are continuing to create significant challenges at farm level. Addressing the committee, Michael Hennessy, Teagasc Head of […]
13 April 2024
Treating scour challenges after an extended housing period
Treating scour challenges after an extended housing period A wet start to 2024 has delayed the turnout of spring-born calves and their dams to grass – heightening the risk of health issues developing. As the indoor period extends, rain continues to fall and straw supplies diminish or exhaust, the risk of a […]
13 April 2024
Overcoming the adverse weather challenges on sheep farms
Overcoming the adverse weather challenges on sheep farms Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, discusses challenges faced by sheep farmers during lambing season due to adverse weather, including maintaining hygiene, ensuring strong ewe-lamb bonding, managing grass supplies and preventing health issues. Lambing of mid-season ewes is near completion on many farms and […]
13 April 2024