Articles
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week kicks off
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week kicks off National Hedgerow Week 2023 was launched yesterday, Tuesday, August 29th, in County Dublin. In a new partnership, Teagasc and the Heritage Council will jointly coordinate this year’s programme of events. Running from September 1st to 8th, Hedgerow Week provides an opportunity […]
30 August 2023
Sheep advice: Focus on body condition score and managing newcomers
Sheep advice: Focus on body condition score and managing newcomers As rams can lose up to 15% body condition during mating, it is important to assess them in time and plan to build their body condition score (BCS) up to 3.5-4.0 at turnout. It may be necessary to supplement grass with a […]
29 August 2023
New forestry forwarder training course launched
New forestry forwarder training course launched Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB), in conjunction with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, has launched a new forestry forwarder training course. The course is supported by Skills to Advance, a national initiative by SOLAS, that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs, […]
29 August 2023
Farmyard development – plan carefully
Farmyard development – plan carefully This time of year is often where plans are put into place for farmyard development. The upcoming winter and following spring are coming back into mind. Whether it is a new cubicle shed, parlour, calf housing, extra slurry storage or silage pits, they all require time to […]
28 August 2023
The role of catch crops in nitrogen uptake
The role of catch crops in nitrogen uptake Catch crops, also known as cover crops or green manure, are a valuable tool for protecting soil health and water quality. Dr. Bridget Lynch, Senior Researcher Officer in the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, tells us more. Catch crops are commonly used in Ireland as […]
28 August 2023
High risk time for bloat
High risk time for bloat Clover content is at its peak this time of year, so the risk of bloat can be higher. To reduce the risk of bloat occurring, farmers need to be consistent, reemploy the strip wire when allocating grass, use bloat oil, include fibre in the diet and manage […]
28 August 2023
Signpost Update: Scanning results and 200-day weights
Signpost Update: Scanning results and 200-day weights Ruairi Cummins, participant in the Teagasc Future Beef Programme and the Teagasc Signpost Programme, provides an update on his farm from the month of August, which includes a focus on scanning results, animal performance and preparing for weaning. The cows were scanned at the end […]
26 August 2023
‘Irish farms the most dangerous workplace by some distance’
‘Irish farms the most dangerous workplace by some distance’ Farm safety is one of the critical issues facing farming today and, in common with many other developed countries, farming in Ireland has a poor safety record. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for […]
26 August 2023
Slight easing of catch crop lie-back rule
Slight easing of catch crop lie-back rule The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed changes to GAEC 6 of Conditionality in relation to the catch crop lie-back rule. Initially under GAEC 6, tillage farmers who intended to graze catch crops this winter were required to have a lie back […]
25 August 2023
Stubble cultivation and its role in controlling problem grass weeds
Stubble cultivation and its role in controlling problem grass weeds Stubble cultivations should be seen as a very useful integrated pest management (IPM) tool to control weeds. There has been a significant increase in the cases of problem grass weeds like bromes, wild oats and blackgrass being reported to Teagasc advisors again […]
25 August 2023