Articles
Irish grass-fed cows produce more nutritious milk
0 Irish grass-fed cows produce more nutritious milk Irish grass-fed milk contains more beneficial nutrients than milk from conventional indoor-feeding practices. Researchers from Teagasc and Food for Health Ireland (FHI) discovered that dairy cows who operate on an Irish grass-fed system, produced milk with higher percentages of omega-3 and conjugated linoleic (CLA) fatty […]
1 September 2023
What’s happening during Hedgerow Week 2023?
0 What’s happening during Hedgerow Week 2023? National Hedgerow Week takes place from September 1st – September 8th. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of hedges for agriculture, biodiversity and climate. Here we look at just some of events taking place, events are free to attend and open to all. […]
1 September 2023
Genetic conservation of elms in Ireland
0 Genetic conservation of elms in Ireland Since the early 1900s, Dutch Elm Disease (DED), caused by the fungal complex Ophiostoma ulmi Buisman and Ophiostoma novo-ulmi Brasier, has threatened the survival of elms in Ireland and mainland Europe. Karuna Shrestha and Dheeraj Rathore tell us about the efforts being made to conserve […]
1 September 2023
The importance of creep feeding
0 The importance of creep feeding Virtually all pig producers in Ireland creep feed piglets in farrowing accommodation. Peadar Lawlor tells us why its so important. A recent review by Muro et al. (2023) found that pre- and post-weaning piglet growth was improved by creep feeding in only 46% and 58%, respectively, of […]
1 September 2023
A preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum
A preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum Shay Phelan and John Mahon from Teagasc are on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to chat through what to expect from the Teagasc Crops Forum, next Friday, September 8, in Naas. Shay explained the forum will hear from Andrew Owen-Griffiths, who is head of DG […]
31 August 2023
Further modifications to catch crop grazing rules
Further modifications to catch crop grazing rules The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced a modification to the rules relating to GAEC Standard 6 – the rule related to lie-back areas for catch crops. This standard is part of the necessary conditionality associated with the implementation of the Basic […]
31 August 2023
Environment constraints, land access and income to be discussed at Crops Forum
Environment constraints, land access and income to be discussed at Crops Forum The Teagasc Crops Forum, taking place on Friday, September 8th, will discuss pressing challenges for the tillage industry, including environment constraints, land access and income. The Crops Forum will address these areas and talk about the recent Marginal Abatement Cost […]
31 August 2023
Ger McSweeney’s suckler-beef system and use of AI on his Millstreet farm
Ger McSweeney’s suckler-beef system and use of AI on his Millstreet farm Future Beef suckler farmer Ger McSweeney, from Millstreet, Co.Cork, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on his beef system, plus he discusses how AI on his farm is increasing performance and reducing age to slaughter. […]
30 August 2023
How do foster lambs perform relative to their counterparts?
How do foster lambs perform relative to their counterparts? As we are at the point in the season where we’re are looking at how lambs have performed and where the tail end lambs have come from, Dr Frank Campion is on this week’s OviCast podcast to chat about the performance of foster […]
30 August 2023
Have you submitted your red clover or multi-species sward measure claim?
Have you submitted your red clover or multi-species sward measure claim? The facility to submit payment claims under both the red clover silage measure and the multi-species swards measure, both operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is now open. Farmers who have successfully applied for either scheme must […]
30 August 2023