Articles
Sharing means saving
Sharing means saving Reliable farm machinery is indispensable – finding the right ownership mix is key to keeping it affordable. Shay Phelan, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, tells us more. This year’s yields and prices have not equaled last year’s stellar harvest. Basic Income Support Scheme payments are typically lower than from the Basic […]
14 September 2023
Matt Dempsey on mapping the future for the tillage industry
Matt Dempsey on mapping the future for the tillage industry Matt Dempsey, former editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, and Chair of the DAFM Food Vision Tillage group, chats to Michael Hennessy on the latest Tillage Edge podcast about the interim recommendations from the Food Vision Tillage Group. Matt says there is […]
14 September 2023
The power of plant protein
The power of plant protein Teagasc researchers are leading a project to create and demonstrate improved supply chain opportunities for the European plant protein industry. The plant protein industry in Europe is poised for improvement and Teagasc researchers are leading the charge. Current production systems focus heavily on the production of feedstock […]
14 September 2023
Promising results from methane reducing feed additive in Irish winter-milk system
Promising results from methane reducing feed additive in Irish winter-milk system A research trial undertaken at the Teagasc Johnstown Castle Dairy Unit over the winter of 2022/2023 has generated promising results following the inclusion of 3-NOP, a methane reducing feed additive, in the diets of Irish winter-milk cows. Methane is a greenhouse […]
13 September 2023
How do I plan for the last rotation?
How do I plan for the last rotation? On this week’s Beef Edge podcast, Catherine Egan is joined by the Grass10 team of John Maher, Joseph Dunphy and John Douglas with grazing tips and advice as the last grazing rotation approaches. Grazing has been difficult nationwide. However, recent weather conditions have made […]
13 September 2023
Protecting animal health in advance of weaning and housing with John Pringle
Protecting animal health in advance of weaning and housing with John Pringle The September focus on John Pringle’s farm in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, will centre on the implementation of health protocols prior to housing and weaning, Martina Harrington, Manager of the Teagasc Future Beef Programme, tells us more. For the first time […]
13 September 2023
Research update: Lamb performance in Athenry
Research update: Lamb performance in Athenry Fiona McGovern, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway, reports on the latest from the INZAC and breeding flocks at Teagasc, Athenry. Grass growing conditions are at an optimum for the time of year here in Athenry. All lambs in the INZAC […]
13 September 2023
Will ewe condition at mating effect performance next spring?
Will ewe condition at mating effect performance next spring? Dr. Fiona McGovern is on this week’s OviCast to discuss the impact of ewe condition at mating on ewe productivity. Fiona discusses the usefulness of body condition scoring as a management tool. She also explains the impact of condition on litter size and […]
12 September 2023
Time to act if you have underweight dairy replacement heifers
Time to act if you have underweight dairy replacement heifers On many dairy farms, replacement heifers fail to reach target weights. The time between birth to first calving makes it very difficult for farmers to recognise the impact that their replacement strategies have on farm production and performance. Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor […]
11 September 2023
Sustainable beef production in Monaghan
Sustainable beef production in Monaghan What does sustainable farming mean in practice? Monaghan drystock farmer Wesley Browne is showing how it can be done profitably, Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, tells us more. The world’s population is expected to rise from 6.7 billion in 2009 to 9.2 billion by 2050. […]
11 September 2023