Articles
As lambing progresses the challenges increase
As lambing progresses the challenges increase At this stage many flocks are well and truly in the middle of the 2024 lambing season. Michael Gottstein writes about some key areas that should be considered when attempting to reduce losses at lambing time. Most farms will have facilities in good shape at the […]
12 March 2024
‘Your Tree Planting Companion’
‘Your Tree Planting Companion’ The Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, congratulated Teagasc on the launch of its new booklet, ‘Your Tree Planting Companion’ which explains the key stages to successfully planting and looking after trees. Speaking at the […]
12 March 2024
The National Prepared Consumer Food Centre: Providing Innovative and Sustainable Solutions
The National Prepared Consumer Food Centre: Providing Innovative and Sustainable Solutions The National Prepared Consumer Food Centre (NPCFC) at Teagasc Ashtown is a state of the art food research and development centre, providing technical support and innovative and sustainable solutions for the Prepared Consumer Food Sector. In 2023, the Centre worked with […]
12 March 2024
How Liam Brophy’s home farm converted from drystock to dairy
How Liam Brophy’s home farm converted from drystock to dairy New entrant dairy farmer, Liam Brophy, joins Emma-Louise Coffey on the latest Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the conversion process of his family farm as well as successes and challenges along the way. Towards the end of Liam’s school years, milk quota […]
11 March 2024
Slurry Storage and handling – how best to invest
Slurry Storage and handling – how best to invest Patrick Gowing discusses the importance of maximizing slurry nutrient use through effective management strategies to sustain grass production and improve water quality, in response to rising fertilizer costs and stricter environmental regulations. The value of slurry is dictated by its nutrient content and […]
11 March 2024
Establishment systems for red clover
Establishment systems for red clover Red clover is a relatively new crop to many and, as a result, farmers may be questioning the most appropriate system for establishing this crop over the coming months. Primarily used for silage production when grown with companion perennial ryegrass grass varieties, red clover has grown in […]
11 March 2024
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 The Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 report from the Horticulture Development Department provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of input price inflation within the Irish horticulture sector for the year 2024, building on annual insights since 2021. The report highlights a significant increase in input prices […]
11 March 2024
Strategic Breeding with James Skehan
Strategic Breeding with James Skehan James changed the calving season for his herd in 2023 to match the grass growth on his farm. This year he really enjoyed the break between Christmas and when calving started in early February, so he plans to continue it. Breeding will start on April 26 and […]
10 March 2024
How to cut fertiliser costs without losing out on yields
How to cut fertiliser costs without losing out on yields Fitting a headland mechanism to the spreader and turning it at the right point can deliver big savings on fertiliser costs. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery Specialist, tells us more. Machinery manufacturers make a lot of the accuracy and savings to be […]
10 March 2024
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Niamh Byrne, Abhainn Ri Farm, Blessington Co. Wicklow and Tomás O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Tipperary and owner of Suir Valley Cottage. The webinar gave an overview of the potential of restoring old buildings or repurposing them […]
10 March 2024