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Exploring the opportunities in dairy beef
Exploring the opportunities in dairy beef Dairy-beef production is not a new phenomenon. Its role in Irish beef production, however, has increased significantly in recent years on account of a rise in dairy cow numbers nationally. With additional calves of dairy origin being available for beef production and new research derived technologies […]
14 June 2024
Signpost update: Trialling different establishment methods in Cork
Signpost update: Trialling different establishment methods in Cork Teagasc Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen tells us how he’s managed through a difficult spring, while also providing an update on his establishment methods for spring malting barley, with both conventional and regenerative systems used. It’s been an extremely busy and challenging time for […]
14 June 2024
Your livestock can benefit when you plant trees
Your livestock can benefit when you plant trees It may surprise you but the science is showing that planting trees on your farm is reliable way of keeping your animals more healthy, Paul Butler, Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, tells us more. We know, of course, that planting trees makes financial sense on […]
14 June 2024
The potential for Precision Livestock Farming to improve pig health and welfare
The potential for Precision Livestock Farming to improve pig health and welfare Florence Viard & Keelin O’Driscoll tell us about a recent workshop as part of the TailBiteAdvice project: An ICT-based real-time advisory tool to minimise tail biting in fattening pigs. Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) refers to using electronic tools and methods […]
14 June 2024
Key management tips for June on sheep farms
Key management tips for June on sheep farms Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch provides some key advice on grassland management, blowfly control measures, plans for weaning and shearing for the month of June. Grassland management Grass demand has been increasing. By June, most March-born lambs will be eating 1.0-1.2kg DM per day, […]
13 June 2024
Tillage advice: Off-colour barley, ramularia control and the new strain of potato blight
Tillage advice: Off-colour barley, ramularia control and the new strain of potato blight Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan shares key advice for spring cereals, fungicide control programmes and EU43 – a new strain of potato blight identified in Ireland. Spring cereals Late April sown spring barley crops are at GS 37-39. After […]
13 June 2024
Key management actions for spring crops
Key management actions for spring crops As we move towards the end of the growing season, some final actions are necessary on spring crops. Ciaran Collins, a Tillage Specialist in Teagasc, and Eoin Lyons, a Tillage advisor in Teagasc, join this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the critical agronomy actions needed […]
13 June 2024
Setting the scene for automation in mushroom harvesting
Setting the scene for automation in mushroom harvesting The Irish mushroom industry was invited to Teagasc Ashtown, where the Teagasc Mushroom Automation Seminar took place on Tuesday, 11 June. The event focused on mushroom harvesting automation technologies. Labour is a very significant cost of production. All mushrooms produced in Ireland are hand-harvested, […]
13 June 2024
The risk of Lyme disease
The risk of Lyme disease Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacteria and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks, Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more. After such a poor spring, it is nice to have longer days and grass growing – albeit […]
12 June 2024
The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report
The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report The 2023 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report has just been released, revealing some notable changes in our key performance indicators for the 2023 year. To delve into the report and analyse the figures and trends in detail, Specialised Pig Advisor, Ger McCutcheon joins […]
12 June 2024