Articles
Delaying silage cutting date will have a negative effect on quality and quantity
Delaying silage cutting date will have a negative effect on quality and quantity James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, outlines the reasons why you should avoid delaying silage harvesting and looks at the quality of silage needed on dairy farms this year. Grass silage makes up around a quarter of the annual feed […]
15 May 2023
Best Practice in Milking Courses start this week
Best Practice in Milking Courses start this week The first of a number of Best Practice in Milking Courses gets underway this week. Developed in conjunction with Teagasc, Animal Health Ireland, and FRS Network, participants will develop their skills as a milker to ensure all cows are milked effectively and efficiently. The […]
15 May 2023
Grass growth and lamb performance on the BETTER sheep farms
Grass growth and lamb performance on the BETTER sheep farms Frank Campion of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway reports on grass growth and lamb performance on the BETTER sheep farms. Lambing has concluded on the lowland flocks and post-lambing grazing rotations are in full swing, with […]
15 May 2023
The soil is alive and willing to help
The soil is alive and willing to help Farming has come a long way in the last 50 years, with huge improvements in how we grow our crops and rear our animals. Cathal Somers, ASSAP Advisor, Waterford, tells us more on the importance of soil health. These days, farmers are constantly finding […]
15 May 2023
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection Scientists are discovering the incredible health properties of Irish seaweeds to make medicines to combat dangerous superbugs Lots of countries across the world have used natural medicines such as seaweed for thousands of years, but only recently has their potential for […]
15 May 2023
Have you applied for the multispecies sward measure?
Have you applied for the multispecies sward measure? Multispecies swards are swards that have a variety of plants including grasses, clovers, brassicas and herbs, explains Ivan Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare. When combined in a sward setting, the various species root at varying depths allowing them to access more nutrients and […]
14 May 2023
Short Food Supply Chains: EU project gathers consumer insights
Short Food Supply Chains: EU project gathers consumer insights A resurgence of interest in Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) comes at a time when Europe is seeking to provide more sustainable and healthier diets for its population. Driven in part by changes in consumer behaviour, Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) are going […]
14 May 2023
Breeding management and fertility – the main factors to consider
Breeding management and fertility – the main factors to consider A key aspect of running an efficient suckler system is good breeding management and herd fertility. Cow nutrition, bull fertility, the incidence of calving difficulty and herd health are some of the main factors that affect fertility in the herd. The traits […]
13 May 2023
Watch: Selection, establishment and nutrient management of clover swards
Watch: Selection, establishment and nutrient management of clover swards To help promote and establish more clover on farms, the Teagasc Grass10 Campaign and Clover 150 Programme held a series of farm walks over the month of April. At these events, advice on establishing and managing clover swards was provided. The below article includes […]
13 May 2023
Over 170 pig producers and industry stakeholders attended Teagasc Pig Open Day
Over 170 pig producers and industry stakeholders attended Teagasc Pig Open Day The Teagasc Pig Development Department held their Pig Open Day this week 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 […]
12 May 2023