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Top Five Tips for Dairy Farmers this May
Top Five Tips for Dairy Farmers this May Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, shares timely advice to stay productive and prepared this May. 1. Assess your stocking rate Exclude areas reserved for silage or reseeding when calculating your grazing area. How much grass are you offering? Mature herds need 19-20kg […]
21 May 2025
Teagasc and Kepak Host Knowledge Transfer Event for Beef Discussion Groups
Teagasc and Kepak Host Knowledge Transfer Event for Beef Discussion Groups Teagasc, in partnership with leading Irish food company Kepak, hosted a dedicated Knowledge Transfer (KT) event for beef advisory groups on Tuesday, 20 May. Over 200 farmers attended a full day of insight, innovation, and hands-on demonstrations focused on building more […]
21 May 2025
Meet the finalists in the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year
Meet the finalists in the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year will be crowned, tomorrow, Thursday, May 22. Meet the finalists here: Adrian Gaynard Adrian is from Co. Mayo, he completed a Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming at Teagasc Ballinrobe. He is an enthusiastic suckler […]
21 May 2025
Listen: Breeding tips for spring-calving suckler herds
Listen: Breeding tips for spring-calving suckler herds As we are at a critical stage of the breeding season, Dr. David Kenny, researcher in Teagasc Grange, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss breeding on spring-calving suckler herds. Sharing tips to be aware of, David says that this spring has been […]
21 May 2025
What is biodiversity and how can we help?
What is biodiversity and how can we help? As National Biodiversity Week occurs from May 16-25, Countryside Management Specialist, Catherine Keena and Saorla Kavanagh, Researcher in Farmland Biodiversity, share some key insights into the biodiversity that surrounds us in our day-to-day farming activities. A climate and biodiversity crisis was declared in Ireland […]
21 May 2025
Making high feed value silage for sheep
Making high feed value silage for sheep Focusing on producing high-quality silage for sheep has many advantages. In this article, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello outlines some key considerations as the favorable weather conditions have seen an earlier than usual start date to the silage season in many areas. Why is high […]
20 May 2025
Launch of forest photography competition highlighting ‘Trees in our Lives’
Launch of forest photography competition highlighting ‘Trees in our Lives’ Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, are delighted to launch an exciting photo competition over the summer months highlighting the multiple benefits provided by trees and forests. This diverse competition, open to all ages, with […]
20 May 2025
Practical Solutions for Pollinator-Friendly Farming
Practical Solutions for Pollinator-Friendly Farming In celebration of World Bee Day 2025, Biodiversity Technician Claudia Barry and Research Officer Saorla Kavanagh share the details of the EU CAP networks Workshop on ‘Promoting Pollinator-Friendly Farming’. In June 2024, the EU CAP Network hosted a workshop on “Promoting Pollinator-Friendly Farming” in Ljubljana, Slovenia. In […]
20 May 2025
Choosing beef bulls on dairy farms that are better for the environment and your pocket
Choosing beef bulls on dairy farms that are better for the environment and your pocket George Ramsbottom, Signpost Advisory Programme, highlights how better dairy and beef breeding can cut greenhouse gas emissions while improving calf value. From an environmental perspective better breeding of both dairy and beef cattle is important in the […]
20 May 2025
Silage cutting: Wilting, nitrogen and sugar levels
Silage cutting: Wilting, nitrogen and sugar levels Silage quality has a major impact on the overall profit of the farm, but some farmers fear earlier cutting due to the presence of nitrogen in the crop. Stephen O’Callaghan, a B&T Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Mullingar, shares some key tips to take advantage of […]
20 May 2025