Articles
Spring Grass
Spring Grass Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc says now is a good month for you, the farmer, to determine whether a paddock is suitable for grazing or how much grass is present is by walking your farm. Decisions on grazing and grass management must be made in the field, not the […]
10 February 2023
Part 1: A look at the interim scheme options – Forestry Programme 2023-2027
Part 1: A look at the interim scheme options – Forestry Programme 2023-2027 During November 2022, a proposed investment of €1.3bn in Irish forestry was announced, representing the largest ever investment by an Irish Government in tree planting. Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, explains that the proposed new programme is very ambitious […]
10 February 2023
Current Nitrate Regulations
Current Nitrate Regulations Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Specialist, tells us that the EU Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters Regulations (often referred to as the “nitrate” regulations) were reviewed and updated in 2022. The new Statutory Instrument (SI 113 of 2022) came into effect on 11th of March 2022. These changes […]
10 February 2023
What is the impact of ‘banding’ on my farm?
0 What is the impact of ‘banding’ on my farm? Changes to the nitrates regulations will restrict cow numbers on many dairy farms this year, with a decision on further restrictions for derogation farms next year being made in September. Edward Burgess, Agricultural Catchments Programme Specialist, discusses further. Since the start of this […]
9 February 2023
Clover reporter: Michael Doran
0 Clover reporter: Michael Doran Michael Doran is milking cows outside Duncormick, Co. Wexford, and has a plan to oversow about 8ha of clover and reseed a further 5ha with grass-clover if weather allows in 2023. Michael’s top tip in this week’s Grass 10 newsletter is to have a fertiliser plan to reduce […]
9 February 2023
Winter Barley and Oilseed Rape
0 Winter Barley and Oilseed Rape Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, discusses winter crops; Barley and Oilseed Rape Winter Barley Winter barley crops for the most part have progressed well over the recent weeks with very little “yellowing” of crops so far. While growers may be happy with this it may also point […]
9 February 2023
Winter crop agronomy
0 Winter crop agronomy As the soils dry out, farmers are beginning to venture into fields to plough, plant and in some cases fertilise crops. Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, both Teagasc Tillage Specialists, join Michael Hennessy on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to discuss winter crops and the agronomic actions which are […]
9 February 2023
Managing Somatic Cell Count this spring
0 Managing Somatic Cell Count this spring Elevated Somatic Cell Count (SCC) is a hidden cost on dairy farms. Unless a clinical case of mastitis is seen and treated, raised SCC levels are rarely acted upon. James Dunne, Teagasc dairy specialist, outlines the steps farmers should take to manage SCC in freshly-calved cows. […]
8 February 2023
Presentations from the DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference
0 Presentations from the DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast you’ll hear three of the presentations that were presented at the recent Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference in Charleville. On the night, Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Researcher, gave an update on the Teagasc Grange dairy beef research, and beef […]
8 February 2023
Avoiding future issues with cash flow planning
0 Avoiding future issues with cash flow planning On most beef farms which include different systems from suckler to finishing or dairy calf to beef, the majority of income on farms is at the end of the year. It is important that cash flow is managed to ensure that all essential bills are […]
8 February 2023