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Energy and Farm Diversification Show launched
Energy and Farm Diversification Show launched The launch of the Energy and Farm Diversification Show (formerly the Energy in Agriculture Show) took place in Dublin on Tuesday, May 23rd. The one day show incorporates a large trade exhibitor showcase, outdoor practical demonstrations, networking opportunities with industry experts and an extensive talks programme. […]
25 May 2023
Teagasc hosts symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in food
Teagasc hosts symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in food Over 100 scientists and food industry stakeholders gathered at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on the 24th and 25th May for the 2023 Symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in Foods: Recent Advances and Outstanding Questions. The two-day symposium brings together researchers interested in all aspects […]
25 May 2023
Watch: Teagasc Pig Open Day 2023
Watch: Teagasc Pig Open Day 2023 The Teagasc Pig Development Department held their Pig Open Day on May 9th and 11th over two locations, Moorepark Research and Innovation Centre, Fermoy, and Ballyhaise Agricultural College. This was the first large in person pig research event since 2019. Delegates were welcomed to the event […]
25 May 2023
Ensuring the successful transition to grass with dairy-beef calves
Ensuring the successful transition to grass with dairy-beef calves The busy calf rearing period is coming to an end on dairy calf to beef farms around the country. In this article, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Advisor Tommy Cox looks at how to minimise setbacks when transitioning calves from indoor to outdoor life. There […]
24 May 2023
What will impact silage quality this year?
What will impact silage quality this year? Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Joseph Dunphy, is on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to discuss grazing management on farms at the moment and the dos and don’ts when it comes to harvesting silage. Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Joseph Dunphy, is on this week’s episode […]
24 May 2023
Des Powell – lambing went reasonably well this year
Des Powell – lambing went reasonably well this year Des Powell, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, operates a sheep and beef farm in conjunction with his parents George and Frieda. Here he gives us an update on his farm for May. Lambing complete I am glad to be out the other side of lambing. […]
24 May 2023
How tree species & open spaces can improve biodiversity in forests
How tree species & open spaces can improve biodiversity in forests Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on tree species, open spaces, underutilised areas and interconnectivity between habitats here. A few simple management interventions can make a big difference! […]
24 May 2023
Earlier finishing reduces GHG Emissions in Newford beef herd
Earlier finishing reduces GHG Emissions in Newford beef herd Farmers attending a successful Newford Suckler beef demonstration farm open day in Athenry today, Tuesday, 23 May learned of the changes and lessons learned since the project was initially set up in 2015. The suckler calf-to-beef demonstration farm has highlighted many positive features […]
23 May 2023
Shearing, training courses and wool challenges
Shearing, training courses and wool challenges With the shearing season underway, for this week’s episode we chat to shearer and Mayo native David Heraty. First David describes a typical shearing season for him and how this year has started off. David tells us how he got started and built up his shearing […]
23 May 2023
Blowfly strike prevention in sheep
Blowfly strike prevention in sheep Wesley Power, Elanco, discusses the causes of blowfly strike on farm and the preventative steps farmers can take to prevent a strike occurring. A study by Lane et al, in 2015, listed seven conditions as being associated with the greatest loss in production and cost to the […]
23 May 2023