Articles
An update from the Derrypatrick herd
0 An update from the Derrypatrick herd Peter Doyle, Teagasc Research Officer in Teagasc Grange, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the Derrypatrick herd. Reviewing this spring’s calving and breeding seasons, Peter explained that the pre-breeding scan was worthwhile this year, as it helped resolve […]
9 August 2023
Building grass for the autumn on Future Beef farms
0 Building grass for the autumn on Future Beef farms As it moves into the autumn season, Future Beef farmers are now preparing for autumn grazing. Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor, tells us more on the benefits extending the grazing season can bring. Extending the grazing season by 10 days can reduce […]
9 August 2023
Market challenges for the sheep sector
0 Market challenges for the sheep sector Bord Bia Sheep Sector Manager, Seamus McMenamin joins Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, on the latest OviCast podcast to give a market update. Seamus discusses current levels of throughput and some of the challenges being seen with light carcasses at present. He also touches on the […]
9 August 2023
New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available
0 New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available Are you Interested in an Apprenticeship in Horticulture? The Launch of the new Horticulture apprenticeship programme may be for you! Covering a range of different streams such as Fruit, Garden and Parks, Garden Centres Landscaping, Nursery and Vegetables. A new Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme has been developed for […]
9 August 2023
Tackling Bovine Respiratory Disease
0 Tackling Bovine Respiratory Disease On this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge, Sarah Higgins, Ruminant and Equine Veterinary Manager with MSD, discusses Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) but in particular Bovine Coronavirus. Sarah first explains BRD and the risk factors that predispose animals to the disease. Bovine Coronavirus is a coronavirus, though it […]
8 August 2023
Raising soil water storage capacity to meet new requirements
0 Raising soil water storage capacity to meet new requirements From December 1st 2023, dairy farmers will be obliged to have capacity to store 21 days’ worth of soiled water. Many farms will need to raise their storage capacity to meet the new requirements. TAMS can help. Tom Fallon, Teagasc Infrastructure Specialist, has […]
8 August 2023
Getting to the bottom of infectious lameness
0 Getting to the bottom of infectious lameness The prolonged wet and damp conditions witnessed across the country in recent weeks can facilitate the spread of infectious lameness conditions such as footrot within sheep flocks, Jake Delaney, Teagasc Athenry, tells us more. Many flocks have already reported high rates of scald during the […]
8 August 2023
New farming apprenticeships are open for applications
0 New farming apprenticeships are open for applications Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced the launch of two new farming apprenticeships. The Farm Manager apprenticeship creates a pathway to a managerial career in the agricultural sector, equipping the apprentice with the latest research and […]
8 August 2023
Communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups
0 Communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups Aoife Leader, a Teagasc Walsh Scholar completing her PhD in Agriculture Innovation Support in University College Dublin, joins Cathal and Deirdre to discuss her research into communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups on this episode of the Environment Edge Podcast. Discussed further […]
7 August 2023
Identifying the best perennial ryegrass varieties when reseeding
0 Identifying the best perennial ryegrass varieties when reseeding Regular reseeding of pasture allows farmers to grow increased yields of higher quality grass, thereby increasing feed self-sufficiency and sustainability of their farms. The Pasture Profit Index (PPI) is used when deciding ‘what varieties to sow in my reseeded sward?’. The PPI outlines, in […]
7 August 2023