Articles
Hot or cold, how do you take your milk?
Hot or cold, how do you take your milk? A recent study by Teagasc examined how the temperature of milk we drink affects its digestion in the stomach. The researchers used a laboratory system to mimic the digestion of whole milk and applied medical imaging techniques (Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI) to […]
13 March 2024
Preventing grass tetany post turnout
Preventing grass tetany post turnout Grass tetany is one of the challenges in early spring and on this week’s OviCast, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, talks to us about this in more detail. Damian explains how it occurs, the pre-disposing factors and high risk periods. We discuss the symptoms and treatment in […]
12 March 2024
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
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