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Assessing options to make your farm more resilient
Assessing options to make your farm more resilient Judging performance in a year such as this can give a very negative view of a farm business, writes Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, but it’s an opportunity to identify areas to make your farm more resilient in the years ahead. While December is […]
26 December 2023
Making informed decisions regarding farm stocking rate
Making informed decisions regarding farm stocking rate Following the Teagasc National Dairy Conference where attendees heard how pasture utilised was fundamental to our dairy systems, Teagasc Researcher Donal Patton joins James Dunne on the latest Dairy Edge podcast to explain how to make informed decisions regarding farm stocking rate. More episodes from […]
25 December 2023
The production of free-range geese
The production of free-range geese The rearing of geese can be a profitable enterprise on a farm. In many other areas of poultry, the use of artificial heating and lighting has led to year-round production. However, this is not the case for the production of geese. Geese are generally hatched from February […]
24 December 2023
Farm fresh turkey production for the Christmas market
Farm fresh turkey production for the Christmas market Turkey production can be an additional enterprise to many farms and can increase farm income, writes Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor. Farm fresh turkey production refers to the growing of turkeys in smaller units, when compared to the large-scale contract commercial all-year-round production. Turkeys […]
23 December 2023
Reforestation – how to get it right
Reforestation – how to get it right Forests planted in the 1990s or earlier have reached maturity and been felled. Establishing the second rotation brings a new set of challenges and opportunities, writes Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer. Getting the reforestation job right first time is key. Tasks such as ground […]
22 December 2023
The Christmas tree – a festive focus
The Christmas tree – a festive focus As you decorate and admire the festive centrepiece that is your Christmas tree, you may not realise that its tradition originated in central Europe, particularly in Germany and the Baltic countries in the sixteenth century. Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, tells us more. At […]
22 December 2023
The strengths & opportunities for the Irish pig sector in 2024
The strengths & opportunities for the Irish pig sector in 2024 On this our 50th episode of the Pig Edge podcast, we reflect on the strengths of our industry and look to the opportunities that lie ahead. Heather Peppard, Nutritionist with Brett Brothers, and Roy Gallie, pig and tillage farmer and Chair […]
22 December 2023
Getting weaned pigs drinking water earlier
Getting weaned pigs drinking water earlier Weaned pigs suffer a growth setback in the first week after weaning. Peadar Lawlor tells us that something as simple as providing supplementary water in a cube or turkey drinker can be of immense benefit during this time. Just before weaning piglets can be growing at 400g/day. […]
22 December 2023
Stay Safe this Christmas
Stay Safe this Christmas Christmas brings great excitement and activity with family returning home and friends visiting. Keeping a focus on safety on the farm and around the farmyard is very important. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist tells us how we can stay safe during this time. Rushing and tiredness […]
21 December 2023
Looking back on the tillage year & the learnings from it
Looking back on the tillage year & the learnings from it As the end of the year approaches, most tillage farmers will want to forget 2023. Unfortunately it will be remembered as a year of weather extremes and the resulting difficulties. But it is beneficial to look back on how we dealt […]
21 December 2023