Articles
Burnout in the barnyard
Burnout in the barnyard John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Siobhán O’Connor, DCU, and Emma Dillon, Teagasc REDP tell us how farmers are at risk from stress and mental exhaustion, A research team at Dublin City University (DCU) working with Teagasc and funded by DAFM, has been studying farmers’ mental health. […]
14 January 2024
Time to appreciate the value of your cattle slurry
Time to appreciate the value of your cattle slurry Joining Teagasc Dairy Edge host Dr Emma-Louise Coffey on a recent episode of the weekly podcast, Dr William Burchill, FBD Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture at UCC, said that a rethink on the way slurry is managed on some farms is required. With the […]
13 January 2024
Preparing for calf rearing with DairyBeef 500
Preparing for calf rearing with DairyBeef 500 The Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team, along with stakeholders and programme farmers, will host two live online webinars on preparing for calf rearing this spring on Tuesday, January 16, and Tuesday, January 30. Both webinars begin at 8pm. The webinars will focus on sourcing good quality […]
13 January 2024
Planting hedges and enhancing biodiversity on John Barry’s farm
Planting hedges and enhancing biodiversity on John Barry’s farm John joined the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in 2022 and selected a number of actions to help water quality and promote biodiversity on his farm. He installed a 1.5m riparian strip along two main watercourses, selected three fields for extensively grazed pasture, […]
13 January 2024
National Sheep Conference: Nutrition, farm transfer and flock health on the agenda
National Sheep Conference: Nutrition, farm transfer and flock health on the agenda Teagasc will host two National Sheep Conferences, taking place at 7pm on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Co. Roscommon, and Thursday, 25 January in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. The sheep conference will focus on […]
12 January 2024
Winter wheat varieties can be successfully sown up to mid-February: Trials
Winter wheat varieties can be successfully sown up to mid-February: Trials Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) variety trials have shown that winter wheat varieties can be successfully sown up to mid-February. Ciarán Collins tells us more about the trials and what the mean for tillage farmers. […]
12 January 2024
Key change to slurry spreading rules comes into play
Key change to slurry spreading rules comes into play With the prohibited period for slurry applications coming to a close in the not too distant future, farmers need to be aware of a key change to the rules regarding the method by which slurry can be applied on some farms. The period […]
12 January 2024
Teagasc’s Decision Support for Forest Creation
Teagasc’s Decision Support for Forest Creation Tom Houlihan tells us about Teagasc’s Forestry Programme 2023-2027 and shares financial insights for farmers and landowners. The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 offers farmers and landowners highly attractive opportunities in relation to forest establishment with a range of planting options available. As part of its comprehensive […]
12 January 2024
Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased
Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased Teagasc has announced that it will increase the annual stipend for Walsh Scholars to €25,000 from the 1st January 2024. The Teagasc Authority approved the increase at their board meeting this week. The Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Programme is a postgraduate programme for graduates to undertake postgraduate research […]
12 January 2024
Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024
Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024 The Teagasc stand at the BT Young Scientist 2024 is a dynamic hub of innovation, with an array of captivating displays that leave attendees in awe. Eimear Ferguson, Education and Public Engagement Officer at Teagasc, highlights some of these from the first […]
11 January 2024