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The potential of protein crops part 4: The right protein, place and market
0 The potential of protein crops part 4: The right protein, place and market In the final episode of the four-part series on the potential of protein crops, this week’s Tillage Edge podcast looks at how a new European project Valpro Path can help develop new supply chains for protein crops. Professor Milena […]
1 April 2023
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open Applications are now open for the TAMS 3 Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), which provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. A wide range of investments are available under […]
31 March 2023
Morphological differences between Silver and Downy Birch
Morphological differences between Silver and Downy Birch Oliver Sheridan, Teagasc Forestry Research Officer, tells us more about Silver Birch (Betula pendula Roth) and Downy Birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh.) – two birch tree species that occur naturally throughout most of Europe. Silver Birch is one of the most important broadleaved species in Northern […]
31 March 2023
Key learnings from the Spanish pig industry
Key learnings from the Spanish pig industry The Spanish pig sector has sparked a lot of interest here over the past number of years, for a lot of reasons. It’s shown impressively fast growth to become the largest pork producer in Europe. It’s demonstrated remarkable resilience during the recent financial crisis, with […]
31 March 2023
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe Automated insect monitoring will help prevent huge amounts of crop loss and save both time and money for farmers. Tyndall National Institute, in partnership with Teagasc, is conducting a collaborative European research project named ‘HALY.ID’, which aims to monitor and sustainably manage […]
31 March 2023
Dealing with the current adverse weather conditions
Dealing with the current adverse weather conditions Conditions during March have been difficult and has thrown up many challenges for farmers. On this week’s OviCast podcast, we’re joined by Teagasc’s Head of Sheep, Michael Gottstein, to discuss this in more detail and offer some advice on how to manage things through this […]
30 March 2023
Apply for National Liming Programme before April
Apply for National Liming Programme before April There is a large demand for lime on tillage farms. From 4,325 soil samples analysed on tillage farms in 2022, 39% of tillage had a soil pH less than 6.5. Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, outlines why liming is necessary in this article. Correct soil […]
30 March 2023
‘Growing Organics’ monitor farm programme launched
‘Growing Organics’ monitor farm programme launched A new programme focused on supporting and increasing organic production has been launched. The ‘Growing Organics’ Programme – led by Teagasc – will run for five years and will promote the adoption of best practice at farm level to increase the future viability and sustainability of […]
30 March 2023
Selecting beef sires on more than calving ease and short gestation
Selecting beef sires on more than calving ease and short gestation On many dairy farms, the decision of what beef bull to use on their cows is often based on having a very low calving difficulty along with having as short a gestation as possible. While it makes sense to use these […]
29 March 2023
Weaning calves successfully and target weights
Weaning calves successfully and target weights During the first weeks of life, the calf is entirely dependent on milk as a source of nutrition, with the digestion of milk occurring in the abomasum. Young calves have little to no rumen capacity in early life. Careful nutritional management before weaning ensures that the […]
29 March 2023