Articles
Update from Brian Keane’s farm – dealing with Barbers Pole worm infection
0 Update from Brian Keane’s farm – dealing with Barbers Pole worm infection Brian Keane farms 96 hectares in conjunction with his father John, Uncle Aidan, brother Eoin, fiancé Blathnáid and baby Sean. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, gives us an update on Brian’s farm. The farm is situated in Garr, Davidstown, […]
3 October 2023
BETTER Farm Sheep Programme participants sought
0 BETTER Farm Sheep Programme participants sought The BETTER Farm Sheep Programme is seeking new participants. If you are interested in using the latest technology to develop your sheep enterprise for a sustainable future in collaboration with Teagasc, this could be the opportunity to do so. Led from Athenry by Dr Frank Campion, […]
3 October 2023
Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms
0 Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms Improving soil fertility, grazing infrastructure, grazing management and herd genetics are key priorities in the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme. James Dunne Teagasc Dairy Knowledge Transfer Specialist tells us more. One common question when dealing with farms which are of moderate to poorly drained soil […]
2 October 2023
Annual meadow grass showing more resistance to herbicides
0 Annual meadow grass showing more resistance to herbicides Leaving annual meadow-grass or grass-weed control until the spring is the least effective strategy, which may run the risk of resistance onset, writes Vijaya Bhaskar Annual meadow-grass is abundant in all tillage fields. It is primarily a self-pollinating grass, germinating all-year round, with peak […]
2 October 2023
What’s planned for Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month
0 What’s planned for Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month The theme of this year’s Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month is “Know Your Number – Make a Plan”. On Friday, 6th October, the Teagasc National Farm Survey Sustainability Report 2022 will be published and launched as part of the Signpost Webinar Series. Join Teagasc researchers to […]
2 October 2023
Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe
0 Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe An EU-funded RefreSCAR project, led by Teagasc and aiming to support research coordination across Europe, was launched this week by the Minister Martin Heydon. A consortium of 18 partner organisations from across Europe gathered in Dublin from 25-26 September 2023 to […]
2 October 2023
Webinar: The New Forestry Programme – New Opportunities for Forest Creation
0 Webinar: The New Forestry Programme – New Opportunities for Forest Creation Teagasc in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) hosted an information webinar on Tuesday, 26 September to promote the exciting forest creation opportunities that are available in the new Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027. The webinar […]
1 October 2023
Early action brings taxation rewards
0 Early action brings taxation rewards Timely planning is the key to successful farm asset transfers that minimise tax payable. James McDonnell Teagasc Farm Management specialist, tells us more. When it comes to formulating a succession plan, good tax advice is essential to maximise the benefits of a timely transfer. But seek your […]
1 October 2023
Back Care – Reduce the likelihood of a Back Injury
0 Back Care – Reduce the likelihood of a Back Injury Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us; work activities on farms by their nature involve physical manual work, which provides farmers with a helpful degree of weight bearing exercise, unlike some of the more sedentary occupations. However, farmers need be aware […]
1 October 2023
Organic Dairying – A conversion experience
Organic Dairying – A conversion experience Kevin O’Hanlon has seen profits, biodiversity and work-life balance improve. Emissions have been cut by 25% – since converting a Wexford farm to organic dairying. Teagasc Organic Specialist Joe Kelleher and Kevin tell the story Kevin O’Hanlon is one of the 70 fully organic dairy farmers […]
30 September 2023