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Readjusting the silage plan with Future Beef farmers Michael and Niall Biggins
Readjusting the silage plan with Future Beef farmers Michael and Niall Biggins Changeable weather during the months of March and April delayed the closing of silage ground on most drystock farms, which may result in a later cutting date. In this article, Gabriel Trayers outlines why high-quality silage (+70% DMD) is required […]
12 May 2023
Talking Timber 2023: Networking to maximise timber sales outcomes
Talking Timber 2023: Networking to maximise timber sales outcomes Selling timber can be both a rewarding and challenging experience for forest owners. Information and preparation are key to achieving the best outcomes. Noel Kennedy explains how Teagasc’s Talking Timber event in Athlone on May 23rd can help forest owners to successfully sell […]
12 May 2023
International Day of Plant Health
International Day of Plant Health To celebrate International Day of Plant Health 2023, the National Botanic Gardens hosted an event, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture to raise awareness on how each one of us can play our part to protect […]
12 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
Improving pig welfare – EFSA findings on the welfare of weaner and grower pigs
Improving pig welfare – EFSA findings on the welfare of weaner and grower pigs The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the new Scientific Opinion on the Welfare of Pigs on Farm in August 2022. In this article, Laura Boyle discusses some of the implications of the findings for the welfare of […]
12 May 2023
Salesian Agricultural College launch organic conversion plan for drystock enterprise
Salesian Agricultural College launch organic conversion plan for drystock enterprise The Salesian Agricultural College’s proposed conversion of their beef and sheep unit to organic was officially launched at Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick today, Thursday, . The organic conversion proposal was officially launched by Pippa Hackett, Minister of State at the Department […]
11 May 2023
Nitrogen uptake by catch crops and catch crop uptake by farmers
Nitrogen uptake by catch crops and catch crop uptake by farmers Catch crops, also known as cover crops or green manure, are a valuable tool for protecting soil health and water quality, explains Dr. Bridget Lynch, Senior Researcher Officer in the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme. Catch crops are commonly used in Ireland […]
11 May 2023
How to prepare for your BISS application consultation
How to prepare for your BISS application consultation With a substantial amount of BISS applications still to be submitted, there is growing pressure on all advisors to ensure farmer consultations are efficient so that all applications can be completed on time. John Brophy, a Teagasc Advisor in Naas, is on this week’s […]
11 May 2023
Monitor spring crops for trace element deficiencies
Monitor spring crops for trace element deficiencies Weather conditions over the past 10 days have really provided the ingredients for rapid spring crop growth. With longer sunny days and improving air temperatures, there has been an exponential increase in demand for major and minor nutrients, explains Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soil and Plant […]
11 May 2023
Using satellite data to monitor soil moisture on the Agricultural Catchments Programme
Using satellite data to monitor soil moisture on the Agricultural Catchments Programme In Ireland, we are more familiar with soil moisture deficit (SMD) rather than volumetric soil moisture content (VSMC), but both are measuring the amount of water in the soil using different concepts. In this article, Una Cullen, Data Technologist in […]
11 May 2023