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Growing Wild – Marsh marigold and Ribwort plantain
Growing Wild – Marsh marigold and Ribwort plantain Now is the time to look out for Marsh marigold & Ribwort plantain, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Marsh marigold Look out for marsh marigold with striking glossy yellow […]
27 May 2023
Protecting wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity on farm
Protecting wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity on farm Wildlife habitats such as hedgerows, field margins, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, commonly occur on Irish farms. The retention of existing habitats is vitally important, as they deliver ecological benefits. Wildlife habitats are vital to ecology, but they also provide important benefits – commonly referred to […]
27 May 2023
Teagasc Forestry Development Department continues its innovative outdoor classroom forestry training programme
Teagasc Forestry Development Department continues its innovative outdoor classroom forestry training programme Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) continues its innovative ‘outdoor classroom’ forestry training programme this spring, with six busy ‘marteloscope’ workshops in Oak Park forest. Jonathan Spazzi tells us more. During April and May this year Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) […]
26 May 2023
2022 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report
2022 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report The 2022 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report is hot off the press, showing some changes in our key performance indicators for 2022. On the latest Pig Edge podcast, Specialised Pig Advisor Ger McCutcheon joins Amy Quinn to discuss the report and interpret the figures […]
26 May 2023
Apply now for the Teagasc/UCD Knowledge Transfer Masters Programme
Apply now for the Teagasc/UCD Knowledge Transfer Masters Programme The Teagasc/UCD Knowledge Transfer Masters Programme has been developed specifically to build the competencies for careers in agricultural advisory and education services – whether in the public or private sector. On completion of these programmes, graduates will be competent agricultural advisors, committed to […]
26 May 2023
Blackgrass raising its head
Blackgrass raising its head As winter cereals enter the finishing straight, there have been a few reports this week of blackgrass raising its head above the canopy. Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, tells us more. Worryingly some of these reports have come from farmers who previously did not have a blackgrass problem. […]
25 May 2023
Update from Don Somers’ farm in Wexford
Update from Don Somers’ farm in Wexford The poor spring weather was a key topic on the latest Tillage Edge podcast, when Michael Hennessy chatted to both Don Somers, a farmer from Wexford, who is also participating in the Signpost Programme, and John Mahon, his Tillage Signpost Advisor. Don said he was […]
25 May 2023
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats Biodiversity management practices undertaken by farmers are a key element of farm sustainability. There is a need to include biodiversity management in the assessment of farm sustainability. This article draws on existing evidence and literature to inform the development of an innovative, affordable, […]
25 May 2023
Energy and Farm Diversification Show launched
Energy and Farm Diversification Show launched The launch of the Energy and Farm Diversification Show (formerly the Energy in Agriculture Show) took place in Dublin on Tuesday, May 23rd. The one day show incorporates a large trade exhibitor showcase, outdoor practical demonstrations, networking opportunities with industry experts and an extensive talks programme. […]
25 May 2023
Teagasc hosts symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in food
Teagasc hosts symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in food Over 100 scientists and food industry stakeholders gathered at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on the 24th and 25th May for the 2023 Symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in Foods: Recent Advances and Outstanding Questions. The two-day symposium brings together researchers interested in all aspects […]
25 May 2023