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Reduced slaughter age strategy delivers in Mayo
Reduced slaughter age strategy delivers in Mayo Reducing the slaughter age of their beef animals has delivered impressive results for DairyBeef 500 participants Jarlath and Austin Ruane, reports Tommy Cox, DairyBeef 500 Advisor. One of the strategies which will help reduce greenhouse gases is the reduction in the age of slaughter of […]
30 September 2023
Teagasc Beef Budgets 2023/2024
Teagasc Beef Budgets 2023/2024 Every autumn Teagasc produces a set of financial budgets as a guide to beef farmers who are buying cattle for finishing over the following 18 months. Purchase prices are based on the prevailing market value at the time for weanlings and store cattle. Inputs required for finishing are […]
29 September 2023
From the shades to the high canopies: The potential of western hemlock in Irish Forestry
From the shades to the high canopies: The potential of western hemlock in Irish Forestry Western hemlock is a known shade bearer species with a high capacity to regenerate naturally. Thus, it represents an alternative to diversify our forests while keeping good production rates. From the seed origin choice to additional options […]
29 September 2023
Healthy diet, healthy body, healthy planet
Healthy diet, healthy body, healthy planet Research is ongoing to identify healthy eating guidelines for sustainable diets that are beneficial for both personal and planetary health. Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) have been developed for more than 100 countries worldwide. FBDG identify the type and balance of foods to consume for a healthy […]
29 September 2023
A Preview of Teagasc’s Pig Farmers Conference
A Preview of Teagasc’s Pig Farmers Conference Ciarán Carroll, Head of Pigs Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc joins Amy Quinn on the latest episode of the Pig Edge Podcast to preview the upcoming Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference which take place on 17th October in Cavan and on 18th October in Tipperary. The Annual Teagasc […]
29 September 2023
Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion
Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion Research Officer Ciara Beausang tells us about the exciting work happening in her specialised field of anaerobic digestion, and the directions in which it’s moving. Ciara Beausang is a Research Officer in anaerobic digestion based in Grange. Anaerobic digestion is a process […]
29 September 2023
Sealant of approval
Sealant of approval Research at Teagasc is aiming to identify and provide recommendations to farmers on using teat sealant alone at dry-off in uninfected cows. This will help reduce antibiotic use in dairy farms without negative impact on udder health. Infusing cows’ teats with intramammary antibiotics at dry-off has been a common […]
28 September 2023
Crops Update – Winter Cereal Growers choose your cereal variety carefully
Crops Update – Winter Cereal Growers choose your cereal variety carefully Variety selection is a very important decision for winter cereal growers. Selection should not be based on top line yield figures alone. Having an awareness of varietal agronomic traits is vitally important. Crops Specialist Ciaran Collins has some advice Remember Agronomic […]
28 September 2023
Getting the best from cover crops and organic manures on Don Somers’ farm
Getting the best from cover crops and organic manures on Don Somers’ farm In the second of a three part series from a Signpost farm walk on Don Somers’ farm in Wexford, Michael Hennessy chats to Martin Bourke, a Teagasc Advisor, about getting the best from organic manures and how Don Somers […]
28 September 2023
Liming Programme 2023
Liming Programme 2023 Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina tells us, farmers participating in the lime programme have received an approval letter and eligible applicants can claim for the purchase and spread of up to 40 tonne of ground limestone. The claims system is open online at www.agfood.ie and invoices can be uploaded for […]
28 September 2023