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Late-sown cereal crops at high risk of BYDV in 2023
0 Late-sown cereal crops at high risk of BYDV in 2023 Late-planted spring crops are at a higher risk of BYDV (Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus) infection this year, as Dr. Louise McNamara, an entomologist in Teagasc Oak Park, explains on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast. To reduce this risk, she says, target an […]
4 May 2023
Tillage advice: Fungicide options for winter barley and wheat
0 Tillage advice: Fungicide options for winter barley and wheat Teagasc Tillage Specialist Shay Phelan outlines options for fungicide treatments in winter barley and wheat, along with weed and disease control options in this article. Winter barley There are reports of early-maturing varieties (e.g. Joyau) having awns emerged or will be emerged in […]
4 May 2023
An introduction to Agricultural Catchments week and the Timoleague open day
0 An introduction to Agricultural Catchments week and the Timoleague open day The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) is running a dedicated week of activities showcasing its research and advisory programme from Friday May 5th to Friday May 12th. Its theme is ‘A Living Lab Monitoring Water Quality and Gaseous Emissions.’ All through the […]
4 May 2023
Using novel monitoring technologies to combat diet-related diseases
0 Using novel monitoring technologies to combat diet-related diseases A new research project has launched to investigate the relationship between diet and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by trialling innovative monitoring technologies, such as wearable smart-cameras, and developing artificial intelligence tools to deliver personalised dietary advice. Unhealthy diets are associated with metabolic changes and increased […]
4 May 2023
Monitoring a young bull’s performance throughout the breeding season
0 Monitoring a young bull’s performance throughout the breeding season The breeding season has just commenced or is just around the corner for many spring-calving suckler herds. One of the key elements to success is ensuring the bull – particularly a young bull introduced to cows for the first time – is completing […]
3 May 2023
Your questions on the EuroStar Index and SCEP answered
0 Your questions on the EuroStar Index and SCEP answered On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Niall Kilrane from ICBF discusses the EuroStar Index and queries relating to the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP). Niall outlines how star ratings are valued and why they change. He highlights the importance of […]
3 May 2023
Watch: Reaping the benefits of red clover with Future Beef farmer Ken Gill
0 Watch: Reaping the benefits of red clover with Future Beef farmer Ken Gill Farming full-time in Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly, Ken Gill operates an organically-certified beef and tillage enterprise, along with 22ha of forestry. Trading as Ballydermot Organic Farm Ltd, the beef enterprise consists of 65 autumn-calving cows. All progeny are brought to […]
3 May 2023
Have you set your grazing targets for the next 100 days?
0 Have you set your grazing targets for the next 100 days? Grassland farmers are reminded to stick to the mid-season grazing targets to optimise profit from grass; the main grazing goal for the next 100 days is to graze covers of 1,300-1,400kg DM/ha. The latest Grass10 newsletter provides tips on a number […]
3 May 2023
Selecting beef heifers for breeding
0 Selecting beef heifers for breeding The breeding of suckler cows is changing significantly, explains Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Galway/Clare. Like many changes it is slow at first and then a lot happens very quickly. The new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) and climate targets are placing an ever keener emphasis on […]
2 May 2023
4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme
0 4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme Farmers have shown huge interest in the new National Liming Programme, with 4.5m tonnes sought by 41,000 farmers before the programme’s deadline on 20th April. With support in respect of over 4.5m tonnes of lime sought, the average tonnage sought per applicant under […]
2 May 2023