Articles
Getting to the bottom of infectious lameness
0 Getting to the bottom of infectious lameness The prolonged wet and damp conditions witnessed across the country in recent weeks can facilitate the spread of infectious lameness conditions such as footrot within sheep flocks, Jake Delaney, Teagasc Athenry, tells us more. Many flocks have already reported high rates of scald during the […]
8 August 2023
New farming apprenticeships are open for applications
0 New farming apprenticeships are open for applications Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced the launch of two new farming apprenticeships. The Farm Manager apprenticeship creates a pathway to a managerial career in the agricultural sector, equipping the apprentice with the latest research and […]
8 August 2023
Communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups
0 Communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups Aoife Leader, a Teagasc Walsh Scholar completing her PhD in Agriculture Innovation Support in University College Dublin, joins Cathal and Deirdre to discuss her research into communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups on this episode of the Environment Edge Podcast. Discussed further […]
7 August 2023
Identifying the best perennial ryegrass varieties when reseeding
0 Identifying the best perennial ryegrass varieties when reseeding Regular reseeding of pasture allows farmers to grow increased yields of higher quality grass, thereby increasing feed self-sufficiency and sustainability of their farms. The Pasture Profit Index (PPI) is used when deciding ‘what varieties to sow in my reseeded sward?’. The PPI outlines, in […]
7 August 2023
Protecting water quality – the actions farmers can take
0 Protecting water quality – the actions farmers can take The protection of water quality from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses and achieving ‘Good Status’ for all waters in Ireland is a key national goal. Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar in Teagasc Ballinrobe, highlights what impacts upon water quality and the actions farmers can […]
7 August 2023
Taking action to reduce the risk of a TB breakdown in dairy herds
0 Taking action to reduce the risk of a TB breakdown in dairy herds Levels of bovine TB (bTB) have been increasing since 2016. Dairy herds accounted for 35% of TB breakdowns and 58% of TB reactors in 2022. By mid-June 2023, 4.6% of herds had a breakdown in the preceding 12 months, […]
6 August 2023
The multiple benefits of catch crops
0 The multiple benefits of catch crops Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, touches on the many benefits of catch crops and what farmers need to consider when establishing them as part of their ACRES plan. The fact that cover crops reduce nutrient loss is beyond doubt. Multi-year research in Teagasc has proven that […]
6 August 2023
Reset the milking timetable to prioritise family time and a better lifestyle
0 Reset the milking timetable to prioritise family time and a better lifestyle Children’s experience of growing up on a family dairy farm vary. If there are milking and working structures resulting in an early finishing time, the memories are generally very positive. It is unlikely young people will follow a career in […]
5 August 2023
Teagasc Walsh Scholar wins International Dairy Federation Award for Early Career Scientists
0 Teagasc Walsh Scholar wins International Dairy Federation Award for Early Career Scientists Davor Daniloski was announced as the winner of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize for 2023. A Teagasc Walsh Scholar in the Food Chemistry and Technology Department at Teagasc Moorepark and a student at […]
5 August 2023
Preparation for the breeding season starts now
0 Preparation for the breeding season starts now Most mid-season flocks are still concentrating on maximising lamb performance and trying to get lambs ready for the market place, but the new sheep year is just around the corner, Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells us more. The mating season is still months […]
5 August 2023