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Greenhouse gas intensity of average sheep systems in Ireland
Greenhouse gas intensity of average sheep systems in Ireland Jonathan Herron, Teagasc, recently discussed greenhouse gas intensity of sheep systems in Ireland at the Teagasc National Sheep Conference. The Food and Agriculture Organisation has projected that the global demand for agricultural products will increase by 12% over the next decade (2021-2030) as […]
29 January 2023
Protecting our water habitats for future generations
Protecting our water habitats for future generations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report recently on water quality in Ireland, which focused on years 2016-2021. The report looked at the ecological and chemical status of Ireland’s surface waters (rivers, lakes, canals and transitional and coastal waters) and ground waters. The report […]
29 January 2023
Opportunity to ‘flick a switch’ and create new approach to dairy beef breeding
Opportunity to ‘flick a switch’ and create new approach to dairy beef breeding An opportunity exists to improve the quality of beef being produced from the dairy herd, but it’s going to take buy in from dairy farmers nationally. That was one of the many key messages delivered by Dr. Nicky Byrne, […]
28 January 2023
Producing lamb on an organic farm in Co. Tipperary
Producing lamb on an organic farm in Co. Tipperary Amy Jackson, in partnership with her husband Ross, are farming organically in Lacka, north Tipperary. The farm comprises both an organic cereal and sheep enterprise. Prior to conversion to an organic system, it was a tillage farm with a number of crops being […]
28 January 2023
Factors to consider with organic sheep farming
Factors to consider with organic sheep farming The Irish organic sector has experienced a large influx of new farmers in recent years, with over 4,000 farmers now farming organically – including just over 2,000 who entered conversion in January 2023. The number of organic sheep flocks in 2021 was approaching 700, with […]
28 January 2023
Solving the mystery about grass-clover swards
Solving the mystery about grass-clover swards Over the last year, discussion has emerged around the adoption of new grassland management practices that have the potential to improve farm performance. A trending topic has been the introduction of clover into grazing swards. Despite efforts to promote its adoption, not much is known about […]
27 January 2023
Feed and fertiliser costs hit DairyBeef 500 monitor farm profits
Feed and fertiliser costs hit DairyBeef 500 monitor farm profits Increased spending associated with higher feed and fertiliser costs were pinpointed as major contributing factors to a reduction in the profits witnessed on DairyBeef 500 monitor farms in 2022. Speaking from the DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference, Alan Dillon, campaign coordinator, presented average […]
27 January 2023
Parasites of sheep and resistance to drenches – a New Zealand perspective
Parasites of sheep and resistance to drenches – a New Zealand perspective Dave Leathwick, AgResearch Grasslands, Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, New Zealand, recently presented his research parasites of sheep and resistance to drenches at the Teagasc National Sheep Conference 2023. Anthelmintic (drench) resistance in nematode parasites is an issue facing farmers of […]
27 January 2023
The Opportunity of Forestry
The Opportunity of Forestry Dermot Leavy, his late wife Florian and their four daughters were previously dairy farmers located on the outskirts of Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. They also had an out farm, a few miles away, which was primarily for cattle fattening along with some tillage on the better ground. In the […]
27 January 2023
What is the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme?
What is the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme? Louise Clarke tells us all about the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme and how to apply. The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) was announced as part of Budget 2023. The scheme was designed to help businesses manage the higher electricity and natural gas […]
27 January 2023