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National Sheep Conference: Nutrition, farm transfer and flock health on the agenda
National Sheep Conference: Nutrition, farm transfer and flock health on the agenda Teagasc will host two National Sheep Conferences, taking place at 7pm on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Co. Roscommon, and Thursday, 25 January in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. The sheep conference will focus on […]
12 January 2024
Winter wheat varieties can be successfully sown up to mid-February: Trials
Winter wheat varieties can be successfully sown up to mid-February: Trials Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) variety trials have shown that winter wheat varieties can be successfully sown up to mid-February. Ciarán Collins tells us more about the trials and what the mean for tillage farmers. […]
12 January 2024
Key change to slurry spreading rules comes into play
Key change to slurry spreading rules comes into play With the prohibited period for slurry applications coming to a close in the not too distant future, farmers need to be aware of a key change to the rules regarding the method by which slurry can be applied on some farms. The period […]
12 January 2024
Teagasc’s Decision Support for Forest Creation
Teagasc’s Decision Support for Forest Creation Tom Houlihan tells us about Teagasc’s Forestry Programme 2023-2027 and shares financial insights for farmers and landowners. The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 offers farmers and landowners highly attractive opportunities in relation to forest establishment with a range of planting options available. As part of its comprehensive […]
12 January 2024
Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased
Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased Teagasc has announced that it will increase the annual stipend for Walsh Scholars to €25,000 from the 1st January 2024. The Teagasc Authority approved the increase at their board meeting this week. The Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Programme is a postgraduate programme for graduates to undertake postgraduate research […]
12 January 2024
Last-minute adjustments to your calf shed
Last-minute adjustments to your calf shed Dairy farmers nationally are on the cusp of the busy spring-calving period. There is, however, an opportunity to make last-minute adjustments or tweaks to your calf housing to improve the health and welfare of your calves. Speaking from a recent Teagasc / Animal Health Ireland (AHI) […]
11 January 2024
Are alternative bedding options for sheep an option this winter?
Are alternative bedding options for sheep an option this winter? With straw being expensive and some farmers facing challenges sourcing an adequate supply of this bedding material, could the use of alternative bedding materials be a real option this winter? To answer this question, Dr. Liz Genever, an Independent Beef and Sheep […]
11 January 2024
Revisiting the fundamentals of soil make-up and chemistry
Revisiting the fundamentals of soil make-up and chemistry This week’s episode of the Tillage Edge podcast is a repost of an episode from January 2023, with Professor Mike McLaughlin. Originally from Co. Antrim, he’s a Research Professor with the University of Adelaide, Australia, and is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with Teagasc. […]
11 January 2024
Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024
Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024 The Teagasc stand at the BT Young Scientist 2024 is a dynamic hub of innovation, with an array of captivating displays that leave attendees in awe. Eimear Ferguson, Education and Public Engagement Officer at Teagasc, highlights some of these from the first […]
11 January 2024
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Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Thousands of students are set to descend on the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2024 over the coming days. With the event running from today, January 11, through to January 13, visitors to the Teagasc exhibit can learn about some of […]
11 January 2024