Articles
Reflecting on the year so far with Garett Browne, a min-till farmer in Wexford
Reflecting on the year so far with Garett Browne, a min-till farmer in Wexford Garett Browne, along with his brother Mark, farms just outside Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. On the latest Tillage Edge podcast, Garett discusses the highs and lows of 2023 so far, as well as reflecting on his establishment system successes […]
22 June 2023
Important opportunity to correct BISS applications without penalty
Important opportunity to correct BISS applications without penalty The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today advised that notifications for the Preliminary Checks under the 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes are now issuing to farmers. Preliminary checks will identify any overclaims, overlaps or dual claims. […]
22 June 2023
Strategies for grassland management in the coming weeks
Strategies for grassland management in the coming weeks DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast. Providing an update on how farmers in the campaign are recovering from drought conditions, he outlines the steps they will take in terms of grassland management over […]
21 June 2023
Red clover: Availing of the benefits on beef farms
Red clover: Availing of the benefits on beef farms As chemical fertiliser prices reached new highs last year, many beef farmers looked at ways of reducing the amount of fertiliser that they applied on their farms. In this article, DairyBeef 500 Advisor Fergal Maguire highlights the benefits of red clover. Since early […]
21 June 2023
Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open Day
Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open Day Supporting the tillage sector through research supported knowledge transfer is key to tackling the challenges that lie ahead. This was the consistent message at the Crops and Cover Crop Cultivation Open Day at Teagasc Oak Park today, Wednesday, 21 June. Over 80 research demonstrations highlighted […]
21 June 2023
Mechanical weed control demonstration in field vegetables at Oak Park
Mechanical weed control demonstration in field vegetables at Oak Park There is a growing need for non-chemical weed management tools for sustainable crop production. Significant developments have been taking place in the technology of weed control systems amongst some of the leading manufacturers internationally. Today’s Crop and Cover Crop Cultivations event in […]
21 June 2023
Managing the exit from ‘green drought’
Managing the exit from ‘green drought’ Rainfall was welcome in all areas last week to lower soil moisture deficits (SMD). Some areas received more rainfall than others. Further rainfall is predicted over the next seven days. Grass growth is predicted to increase across the country, with increased moisture and high soil temperatures. […]
21 June 2023
New farm safety measure to cover partial cost of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers
New farm safety measure to cover partial cost of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers The new National Farm Safety Measure 2023, launched today, will provide a financial contribution to participating farmers covering 60% of the eligible cost of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers. Launching the measure, Minister of […]
21 June 2023
The sheep system in Gurteen Agricultural College
The sheep system in Gurteen Agricultural College This week’s OviCast podcast catches up with Ger Carey from Gurteen Agricultural College, who gives a run down of the 450-strong sheep system being operated. Ger brings us through the early and mid-season production systems, how this has changed to accommodate students and future plans […]
20 June 2023
Thousands descend on Gurteen College for Sheep 2023
Thousands descend on Gurteen College for Sheep 2023 Farm families from all corners of Ireland descended on Gurteen Agricultural College on Saturday, 17 June for Sheep 2023. The dedicated one-day sheep event treated thousands of visitors to a bounty of attractions from sheep showing, technical demonstrations and commercial exhibits to masterclasses in […]
20 June 2023