Articles
Implications of revised nitrates measures on the land market
Implications of revised nitrates measures on the land market The SCSI/Teagasc Annual Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook 2023, published today, April 25th, examined the impact changes to environmental policies – specifically the Nitrates Action Programme – will have on the land market. The Nitrates Action Programme – the means by which […]
25 April 2023
Oversowing white clover in sheep swards
Oversowing white clover in sheep swards White clover has the potential to reduce the amount of chemical nitrogen fertiliser required for grass production and also has been shown to improve lamb performance when included in grazing swards. While incorporating clover as part of a reseeding programme is the easiest way to introduce […]
25 April 2023
Coastal nature project launched on World Curlew Day
Coastal nature project launched on World Curlew Day A project that will restore some of Europe’s most unique coastal habitats and also protect vulnerable breeding waders, such as the Curlew, was launched on World Curlew Day 2023, April 21st. LIFE on Machair – a €7.4m nature project funded by the European Union […]
25 April 2023
Price of agricultural land to rise in 2023 – report
Price of agricultural land to rise in 2023 – report The price of agricultural land nationally will increase by 8% on average this year, underpinned by a strong dairy sector, a recent survey has indicated. In a major survey, auctioneer and valuer members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), operating […]
25 April 2023
Connecting renewables to the grid
Connecting renewables to the grid On this webinar, Barry Caslin, Teagasc, was joined by Anthony Walsh, Manager, Special Projects, Asset Management, ESB Networks, to discuss options for the agri-industry to produce and sell renewable electricity to the grid. On-site generation of renewable electricity has become an element of many farming businesses across […]
25 April 2023
Synchronisation programmes for replacement heifers
Synchronisation programmes for replacement heifers With the breeding season having commenced on many dairy farms, the use of synchronisation programmes for replacement heifers may be one avenue by which the workload involved with breeding is reduced. On many farms, replacement heifers are located on out-blocks away from the yard, which poses challenges […]
24 April 2023
Growing peas and beans in combination can reduce risk and increase yields
Growing peas and beans in combination can reduce risk and increase yields Teagasc researchers have found that growing peas and beans in combination can reduce risk and increase yields. Sheila Alves and Ewen Mullins tell us more. Faba beans and peas are re- nowned as excellent sources of in-demand plant protein. They […]
24 April 2023
Moorepark Pig Research Farm Update April 2023
Moorepark Pig Research Farm Update April 2023 Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager at Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives an update on what has been happening on the farm during the first quarter of 2023. He tells us about some of the key performance figures. Conception rate and farrowing rate are at 90% and […]
24 April 2023
Maize or beet an option for tillage farms?
Maize or beet an option for tillage farms? The establishment of many spring crops has been delayed by challenging weather conditions over recent weeks. And now that soil conditions have finally become workable, the spring planting options available to tillage farmers have become somewhat limited. Addressing last week’s meeting of the Fertiliser […]
23 April 2023
Summer decisions affect winter performance on organic farms
Summer decisions affect winter performance on organic farms Although the differences between organic and conventional farming are numerous, one key aspect is central to both – the importance of silage quality. The silage quantity versus quality debate is an annual occurrence on drystock farms, with many still favouring a heavy, bulky cut […]
23 April 2023