Articles
Examining the options with store lambs
0 Examining the options with store lambs With the large number of store lambs currently on farms, farmers are considering finishing lambs, selling as stores, or buying store lambs for finishing. Eamonn Dempsey, Drystock Advisor in Tralee, looks at the options available to farmers. The target is to finish store lambs from grazed […]
6 November 2023
The rise of all women discussion groups
0 The rise of all women discussion groups Discussion groups are typically male dominated, but the establishment of women only discussion groups has created an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to contribute. Teagasc has established a number of all women discussion groups over recent times in locations spanning from Meath […]
6 November 2023
Watch: Clipping an important winter management task on this Future Beef farm
0 Watch: Clipping an important winter management task on this Future Beef farm Oliver O’Hara farms full time with help from his children Shane and Karen in Gortnaskeagh, Leckaun, Co. Leitrim. Farming 43ha of owned and leased land, plus mountain commonage, his soil type is typically heavy clay with some peaty areas adjacent […]
5 November 2023
Growing Wild – Crab Apples and Elderberries
0 Growing Wild – Crab Apples and Elderberries Now is the time to look out for Crab Apples and Elderberries. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Crab Apples Look out for crab apples. They are not ideal for Halloween apple games […]
5 November 2023
Watch: Irish agriculture over the last 50 years
0 Watch: Irish agriculture over the last 50 years Dr Emma Dillon, Teagasc economist, takes us on a journey of the changing structure of Irish agriculture over the last 50 years There has been a transformative change in Irish agriculture since joining the EEC 50 years ago, a sector now modernised, mechanised and […]
5 November 2023
Preparation for the winter months
0 Preparation for the winter months Due to the weather, many farmers have already had to house some livestock, so it is important to keep a close eye on the supply of fodder. Ciara Collins, Drystock Advisor, tells us how to prepare for the winter. Teagasc has revised the nationwide fodder study for […]
4 November 2023
Poultry biosecurity and budget update
0 Poultry biosecurity and budget update As we approach Avian Influenza season, it is crucial that all poultry producers ensure their biosecurity is up to standard. Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, hosted a webinar, which focused on poultry biosecurity and a budget update. The webinar featured: Carla Gomes, Animal Health Ireland, who spoke […]
4 November 2023
Make soil sampling a priority this winter
0 Make soil sampling a priority this winter Donal McCabe, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Longford, explains why you should be making plans as to how you are going to get the most out of your grass swards for 2024 and how soil sampling can help. For many farmers, the grazing season has ended […]
3 November 2023
Winners of the ‘Trees and Biodiversity’ Category of the 2023 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
0 Winners of the ‘Trees and Biodiversity’ Category of the 2023 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced The Teagasc Forestry Development Department announced the prize winners in category one of its forest photo competition ‘Celebrating the New Forestry programme 2023-2027’. The theme of category one was ‘Trees and Biodiversity’ and there were some wonderful […]
3 November 2023
Why batch farrowing could be an option for your farm
0 Why batch farrowing could be an option for your farm The majority of farms out there are operating on a weekly farrowing system but there is another option potentially worth considering: batch farrowing. It’s thought to have many labour saving and time management benefits for some farms and we are seeing it […]
3 November 2023