Articles
Supporting private forest owners and those planting a new forest
Supporting private forest owners and those planting a new forest Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department provides independent forestry advisory, research and training services to private forest owners in Ireland and to any land owner considering planting a new forest. Frances McHugh, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, tells us more. The focus of our research […]
23 June 2023
Improving liquid feeding system hygiene to improve the feed efficiency of liquid-fed grow-finisher pigs
Improving liquid feeding system hygiene to improve the feed efficiency of liquid-fed grow-finisher pigs The feed efficiency of liquid-fed pigs can be up to 0.20 of an FCE unit poorer compared to dry feeding, which equates to an increase in feed cost of ~€5.10 per pig, based on the five year average […]
23 June 2023
New National Genotyping Programme will unleash the power of genetics
New National Genotyping Programme will unleash the power of genetics The National Genotyping Programme is seen as one of the significant actions that can help farmers to reduce their carbon footprint through the identification of the best genetics for production, fertility as well as methane emissions. In this article, Teagasc Dairy Specialist […]
22 June 2023
Get weed seed samples tested for resistance now
Get weed seed samples tested for resistance now Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, reports on a unique free testing service to check for herbicide resistance in grass or broad-leaved weeds in your fields. The period between now and harvest is the perfect time to walk through your crops and assess how well […]
22 June 2023
Developing better tools for the forecasting and control of BYDV
Developing better tools for the forecasting and control of BYDV The large area of work being completed by Teagasc on Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) was displayed to those who attended the Crops and Cover Crop Cultivations Open Day in Teagasc Oak Park on Wednesday, June 21st. Dr. Louise McNamara, a Teagasc […]
22 June 2023
Reflecting on the year so far with Garett Browne, a min-till farmer in Wexford
Reflecting on the year so far with Garett Browne, a min-till farmer in Wexford Garett Browne, along with his brother Mark, farms just outside Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. On the latest Tillage Edge podcast, Garett discusses the highs and lows of 2023 so far, as well as reflecting on his establishment system successes […]
22 June 2023
Important opportunity to correct BISS applications without penalty
Important opportunity to correct BISS applications without penalty The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today advised that notifications for the Preliminary Checks under the 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes are now issuing to farmers. Preliminary checks will identify any overclaims, overlaps or dual claims. […]
22 June 2023
Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open Day
Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open Day Supporting the tillage sector through research supported knowledge transfer is key to tackling the challenges that lie ahead. This was the consistent message at the Crops and Cover Crop Cultivation Open Day at Teagasc Oak Park today, Wednesday, 21 June. Over 80 research demonstrations highlighted […]
21 June 2023
Mechanical weed control demonstration in field vegetables at Oak Park
Mechanical weed control demonstration in field vegetables at Oak Park There is a growing need for non-chemical weed management tools for sustainable crop production. Significant developments have been taking place in the technology of weed control systems amongst some of the leading manufacturers internationally. Today’s Crop and Cover Crop Cultivations event in […]
21 June 2023
Managing the exit from ‘green drought’
Managing the exit from ‘green drought’ Rainfall was welcome in all areas last week to lower soil moisture deficits (SMD). Some areas received more rainfall than others. Further rainfall is predicted over the next seven days. Grass growth is predicted to increase across the country, with increased moisture and high soil temperatures. […]
21 June 2023