Articles
The milk production benefits of incorporating white clover in grass swards
The milk production benefits of incorporating white clover in grass swards Since 2013, researchers in Teagasc Moorepark and Clonakilty have been looking at the benefits incorporating white clover into grass swards can bring. Along with reducing the requirement for chemical nitrogen, milk production benefits have been witnessed. The sustainability of Irish milk […]
24 April 2024
Replacing used P and K
Replacing used P and K A recent Teagasc Beef Newsletter article addresses the decline in soil phosphorous and potassium levels due to reduced fertiliser application, its impact on nitrogen efficiency and farm emissions, and provides recommendations to mitigate these effects. Fertiliser sales of phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) have fallen considerably over […]
24 April 2024
Getting turnout right with dairy-beef calves
Getting turnout right with dairy-beef calves Fergal Maguire, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, flags the importance of ensuring the successful transition of dairy-beef calves to grass, noting why it’s critical for performance until housing. In the next month, calf to beef producers will start letting calves out to grass. In most cases, if the […]
24 April 2024
Nurturing social inclusion through urban agriculture: Overview of Erasmus+ NATURE Project
Nurturing social inclusion through urban agriculture: Overview of Erasmus+ NATURE Project At a recent Teaching, Training and Learning Event held in Bologna, Italy, staff from Teagasc and the BIA Innovator Campus, Athenry, showcased a set of educational modules designed for trainers and workers in the fields of urban agriculture and the green […]
24 April 2024
The key aspects of the National Sheep Welfare Scheme
The key aspects of the National Sheep Welfare Scheme David Buckley from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss key aspects of the new National Sheep Welfare Scheme. Joining host Ciaran Lynch, David first gives an overview of the scheme, eligibility requirements, reference […]
23 April 2024
Tips on establishing grass/white clover swards
Tips on establishing grass/white clover swards The inclusion of white clover in grassland swards brings many benefits – from nitrogen fixation and the resulting reduction in chemical nitrogen requirements, increased herbage quality and dry matter intake, and higher milk production and live weight gain. However, establishing white clover on farm cannot happen […]
23 April 2024
Harnessing the potential of birch
Harnessing the potential of birch Birch is one of the most common woodland trees in Ireland, but has long been regarded as a timber species of minor importance due to its poor stem quality and poor survival and growth rates. A benefit of birch, stemming from its physiology, is that it can […]
23 April 2024
Farmland values forecast to increase
Farmland values forecast to increase SCSI auctioneers and valuers are forecasting that the price of agricultural land nationally will increase by 6% on average this year, mainly due to an expected recovery in milk prices and continuing strong demand from farmers and investors. As part of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland […]
23 April 2024
50 years in the making
50 years in the making Since taking over the farm at the age of 15, Billy Gilmore has focused firmly on grass as the key driver of his farming business in Cortoon, Tuam, Co. Galway. John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us how these efforts were rewarded at the recent […]
22 April 2024
Grass10 Clover Week commences
Grass10 Clover Week commences This week is Teagasc Grass10 Clover and Spring Grazing Management social media week – a full focus week of information on spring grazing management, strategies for feed conservation in 2024 and increasing the role of clover on farm. Information relating to these topics will be shared on the […]
22 April 2024