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Try out the Crop Report for free
0 Try out the Crop Report for free The Teagasc Crops Team have launched the Crop Report Platform which is a comprehensive information hub for the agronomy of crops in Ireland. Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, both Tillage Specialists in Teagasc, joined this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to chat through the main features […]
7 March 2024
The Vital Role of Soil Sampling
0 The Vital Role of Soil Sampling John Enda Flannelly, ACRES Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, tells us why soil sampling is so important. Soil sampling is an essential part of farming. It is the most important stage in managing soil fertility. Soil test results can be used to assess and monitor soil nutrient levels. […]
7 March 2024
Team approach is the way forward for farm succession
0 Team approach is the way forward for farm succession Succession planning requires the input of all family members as well as advice from experienced professionals to ensure a smooth hand-over and the best outcome for all parties, Bryan Twomey, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, and Kevin Connolly, Teagasc Farm Management specialist explain. Communication around […]
7 March 2024
The importance of genetics in the dairy-beef system to maximise performance & profitability
0 The importance of genetics in the dairy-beef system to maximise performance & profitability This week it’s a joint episode between the Beef and Dairy Edge podcasts with dairy farmer Paul Delaney joining Emma-Louise Coffey & Catherine Egan to discuss the importance of genetics in the dairy-beef system to maximise performance and profitability. […]
6 March 2024
Grassland management for Spring 2024
0 Grassland management for Spring 2024 The weather finally looks like improving and we will be heading to grass with cattle soon. Hopefully we can finally call an end to the winter, writes Martina Harrington. We therefore have to put a plan in place and while we can have rules of thumb, every […]
6 March 2024
Optimizing Spring Grass Management with Cathal Irwin
0 Optimizing Spring Grass Management with Cathal Irwin Despite having a heavy type farm, Cathal aims to get stock out early in spring. When ground conditions were dry in January, he managed to get yearling heifers out for 13 days of grazing. In this article we get an update on the happenings on […]
6 March 2024
Teagasc launch the Crop Report Platform
0 Teagasc launch the Crop Report Platform Teagasc announced the launch of the Crop Report platform for farmers and farm advisors, today, 6 March. The Crop Report, written by Teagasc Tillage Specialists, combines the most up to date field observations with the latest scientific trial results to give practical management strategies. The Crop […]
6 March 2024
‘Farming is my GAA’
0 ‘Farming is my GAA’ Mayo beef producer Cathal Irwin loves farming but he’s determined that it pays its way and is manageable alongside his family and business priorities. He spoke with Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Programme. Cathal Irwin farms 45 acres (18ha) just outside Castlebar in Co. Mayo. He also works […]
6 March 2024
Talking Timber 2024 – Know Your Forest
0 Talking Timber 2024 – Know Your Forest Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will hold its annual conifer timber marketing event, “Talking Timber” on March 14th in the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary. This year the focus is on knowing […]
6 March 2024
Does white clover increase beef animal live-weight gain?
0 Does white clover increase beef animal live-weight gain? Through the Derrypatrick herd, researchers in Teagasc Grange are examining how white clover inclusion in grassland swards effects animal performance, Peter Doyle, Research Officer, tells us more. There is no doubt that white clover has a role a role to play in meeting our […]
5 March 2024