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The questions to consider after a decade of expansion
The questions to consider after a decade of expansion Teagasc’s Richie O’Brien and Joe Patton join Emma-Louise Coffey on the latest Dairy Edge podcast to reflect on the progress made after a decade of expansion whilst also discussing concerns in areas such as the economic consequences of overstocking the milking platform. Richie […]
13 November 2023
Stop grazing in time for spring
Stop grazing in time for spring With reduced milk prices and tight feed stocks on some farms this autumn, it might be tempting to ‘shorten the winter’ by grazing on a bit longer if ground conditions allow. However, this is usually a false economy. The main priority for all farm types is […]
13 November 2023
‘I was leaving money behind compared to other herds’
‘I was leaving money behind compared to other herds’ James McMahon has seen his herd’s milk performance increase since joining the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme. Farming near Swans Cross, Co. Monaghan, James joined the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme in 2015. He currently milks 115 cows on a 28ha milking platform, while farming […]
13 November 2023
The Nitrates Derogation Changes and its Implications
The Nitrates Derogation Changes and its Implications Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, writes about changes to the Nitrates Derogation and implications for farmers across the country. There are huge levels of comment in relation to the warming of the planet. This along with the loss of biological diversity and the decline […]
13 November 2023
10 Things to Know About… Trees
10 Things to Know About… Trees Can planting trees help us to reach our climate targets? The television series “10 Things to Know About…” returns today, Monday, November 13 at 8.30pm on RTÉ One. Presenters Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea travel the country to meet the researchers working on some of the […]
13 November 2023
Teagasc gears up for Science Week 2023
Teagasc gears up for Science Week 2023 Science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join us for an exciting week of exploration and discovery as we kick off Science Week at Teagasc, which runs from November 9-19, 2023. Teagasc has lined up various engaging events that promise to captivate the curious […]
13 November 2023
‘Where are the women?’
‘Where are the women?’ During the opening and closing of her address to the recent conference on Irish Agriculture and the EU 50 years on, a journey through 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership, EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness posed the question ‘where are the women?’ The conference opened with an interesting video […]
12 November 2023
Research update: Aiming to eliminate concentrate supplementation to finish lambs
Research update: Aiming to eliminate concentrate supplementation to finish lambs Philip Creighton, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway reports on lamb performance across the groups on the Sheep Research Demonstration Farm. Rams were turned out to ewes on October 6. Ewe body condition score going to the […]
12 November 2023
Signpost Series: Ecologically significant habitats on farmland
Signpost Series: Ecologically significant habitats on farmland On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, was joined by Dr. Melinda Lyons, Environmental Management, TU Dublin, to discuss ecologically significant habitats on farmland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, […]
11 November 2023
Managing Rainwater on Farms
Managing Rainwater on Farms The increasing intensity of rainfall due to climate change is an additional challenge for farmers to adapt to particularly as this can occur at any time during the year. Over the past 12 months, Ireland had its wettest October on record in 2022, its wettest March on record […]
11 November 2023