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Signpost General Assembly takes place
Signpost General Assembly takes place The Signpost General Assembly was held, today, Tuesday, 10 October at Trim Castle in Meath followed by a visit to Teagasc Grange Research Centre at Dunsany, County Meath. The Signpost Programme is a multi-annual campaign to lead climate action by all Irish farmers, and includes over 60 […]
10 October 2023
Non-Productive Investments list under ACRES published
Non-Productive Investments list under ACRES published The availability of Non-Productive Investments for participants in the Co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has been announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. Confirming that ACRES Advisors will shortly be able to apply for Non-Productive Investments […]
10 October 2023
Assess your starting point before committing to ‘panicky’ derogation solutions
0 Assess your starting point before committing to ‘panicky’ derogation solutions With the upper limit of the nitrates derogation to reduce to 220kg of organic nitrogen per hectare from January 1, 2024 for some locations, farmers have been urged to study their own farm’s organic nitrogen figures carefully to see what impact – […]
9 October 2023
The dairy farmers leading sustainability efforts
0 The dairy farmers leading sustainability efforts As part of Sustainability Week, dairy farmers John and Brendan Walsh join Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s episode of The Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the evolution in their farming practices in an effort to improve the sustainability of the farm system. Brendan explains that, while […]
9 October 2023
Maintaining calf performance at grass for the rest of the grazing season this autumn
0 Maintaining calf performance at grass for the rest of the grazing season this autumn In general, the summer gone by has been tough on calves at grass. Most calf to beef producers found the growth rates of calves during the wet July and August has being back on previous years. The grass […]
9 October 2023
The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth
0 The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth With pressure mounting on Irish farmers to meet the challenge of reaching our 2030 greenhouse gas targets, what measures can farmers take to meet this challenge head on? Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Programme, joins Deirdre and […]
9 October 2023
Teagasc – Supporting New Forest Creation
0 Teagasc – Supporting New Forest Creation The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 is open for business and provides excellent opportunities for new forest creation on the farm. There have never been more planting options or stronger incentives available to support your objectives, including improving farm finances, enhancing the farm environment and developing an […]
9 October 2023
Dairy farm management tips for the autumn ahead
0 Dairy farm management tips for the autumn ahead John McCabe, Teagasc-Aurivo Joint Programme, tells us that wet weather, milk price and policy are causing a lot of frustration to dairy farmers but we need to continue to think about improving the running of our systems. John provides some management hints for the […]
8 October 2023
Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring
0 Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, tells us that grass for sheep lambing next spring needs to be planned from right now. The spring grazing season begins in autumn. Having grass in spring reduces the level of expensive concentrates required to […]
8 October 2023
What climate actions can you take this October?
0 What climate actions can you take this October? Read the latest farm advice and current actions farmers should consider taking Close grass clover swards in late October / early November Order your protected urea for 2024 Apply Lime Apply K to low index soils Sign up for the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme […]
8 October 2023