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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
New farm safety measure to cover partial cost of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers
New farm safety measure to cover partial cost of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers The new National Farm Safety Measure 2023, launched today, will provide a financial contribution to participating farmers covering 60% of the eligible cost of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers. Launching the measure, Minister of […]
21 June 2023
Watch: Multispecies Swards and Methane Emissions on Curtin’s Farm
Watch: Multispecies Swards and Methane Emissions on Curtin’s Farm Charlie Dwan and Alann Jezequel tell us about their research on Curtin’s Farm, they will be at Moorepark Open Day on July 4th with more information. The objective of the project on Curtins farm is to compare the performance of three farmlets with […]
20 June 2023
The sheep system in Gurteen Agricultural College
The sheep system in Gurteen Agricultural College This week’s OviCast podcast catches up with Ger Carey from Gurteen Agricultural College, who gives a run down of the 450-strong sheep system being operated. Ger brings us through the early and mid-season production systems, how this has changed to accommodate students and future plans […]
20 June 2023
Thousands descend on Gurteen College for Sheep 2023
Thousands descend on Gurteen College for Sheep 2023 Farm families from all corners of Ireland descended on Gurteen Agricultural College on Saturday, 17 June for Sheep 2023. The dedicated one-day sheep event treated thousands of visitors to a bounty of attractions from sheep showing, technical demonstrations and commercial exhibits to masterclasses in […]
20 June 2023
The options available for stubble cultivation and cover crop seeding
The options available for stubble cultivation and cover crop seeding It used to be simple; following harvest, herbicide was applied to stubble and that stubble was ploughed in the autumn for a winter crop and later for a spring crop. But today, as Teagasc Research Officer Dermot Forristal explains, different demands in […]
20 June 2023
PROTEIN-I research: Cereals grown in Ireland for human food
PROTEIN-I research: Cereals grown in Ireland for human food Increasing the quantities of Irish crops used directly in the human food chain would have huge value-added benefits for the entire crop sector and significant environmental benefits, due to the lower carbon footprint of crop-based diet components. Sinead Dermody tells us more. The […]
19 June 2023
The screech of the Banshee? No, it’s the mysterious Barn Owl
The screech of the Banshee? No, it’s the mysterious Barn Owl Listen in for a great insight into Ireland’s relationship with the Barn Owl and its important role on farms. John Carrig, the founder of the Barn Owl Project which was set up in 2019, joins Cathal and Deirdre for a bit […]
19 June 2023
Organic farming might be for you
Organic farming might be for you Organic farming has enjoyed increased interest from farmers in recent years. John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, outlines more in this article. This increased interest has occurred partly due to the rising costs of feed and fertiliser, and also the reduction in direct payments of a large […]
19 June 2023