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7 ACRES actions to be monitored from the sky
7 ACRES actions to be monitored from the sky The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that its Area Monitoring System (AMS), colloquially known by some as the ‘eye in the sky’, will be used to monitor seven ACRES actions this year. Used to ensure that area-based schemes have […]
17 May 2025
Returning Dexter cattle to the hills of Kerry
Returning Dexter cattle to the hills of Kerry In a return to their roots, Teagasc Growing Organics Monitor Farmer, Sarah Turner has added a group of Dexter cattle to her organic hill farm in Co. Kerry. Sarah recently joined Teagasc Organic Advisor, Kevin Fitzgerald in the below video to detail her reasoning […]
17 May 2025
Controlling Rushes – No spraying!
Controlling Rushes – No spraying! John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, Mayo, Galway & Clare, tells us how common rush (Juncus effuses) has become an increasing problem on Irish farms in recent years with the increasing levels of rainfall. Rush seeds can lie dormant in the ground for up to 60 years, and […]
17 May 2025
Agri-food Policy Leader Dr Karl Walsh Wins 2025 Walsh Scholars Alum Award
Agri-food Policy Leader Dr Karl Walsh Wins 2025 Walsh Scholars Alum Award A former PhD student whose work has helped shape Ireland’s agri-food policy has been honoured with the 2025 Walsh Scholars Alum Award. Dr Karl Walsh, now Head of the Research, Bioeconomy and Codex Division at the Department of Agriculture, Food […]
16 May 2025
Agroforestry – the integration of farming and forestry
Agroforestry – the integration of farming and forestry Thinking of establishing agroforestry? Lindsey H. Madden, who’s recently established agroforestry in Westport, and Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, Paul Butler fill us in on establishment and some of the potential benefits. Agroforestry is a land-use practice where trees are integrated with crops or livestock. […]
16 May 2025
How’s breeding progressing at Moorepark?
How’s breeding progressing at Moorepark? One of Teagasc’s flagship dairy research herds, Farm Manager, John Paul Murphy talks us through breeding and provides an update on the progress to date at Moorepark. Breeding has gotten off to a good start this spring at Moorepark. The Moorepark herd consists of around 300 spring-calving […]
16 May 2025
What’s the Carbon Footprint of Irish Pig Production?
What’s the Carbon Footprint of Irish Pig Production? Emer McCrum, Pig Development Officer at Ballyhaise, outlines how new work from Teagasc will help inform pig producers of their carbon footprint, paving the way for more informed on-farm sustainability decisions. The overall carbon footprint of pig production is low compared to many other […]
16 May 2025
Making quality silage – be brilliant at the basics
Making quality silage – be brilliant at the basics Being brilliant at the basics is key to producing quality silage. Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Tom Deane reminds us of the importance of quality targets, cutting date, wilting and handling. Silage crops across the region have developed well in 2025 courtesy […]
16 May 2025
Addressing nutrient deficiencies in drought conditions
Addressing nutrient deficiencies in drought conditions As phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and manganese deficiencies become evident in spring crops, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Veronica Nyhan plots a course for identification of each and treatment. Soil moisture deficit (SMD) is a measure of the amount of rain that would need to be […]
15 May 2025
Can fish oil finally taste good and do more?
Can fish oil finally taste good and do more? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health, but their unpleasant taste, poor shelf stability and low absorption in the body have limited their impact and acceptance. To address this, Teagasc has launched the PerfectO-3 (Personalised emulsions with encapsulated fish oil for targeted […]
15 May 2025