Articles
Nematodirus challenge in lambs
Nematodirus challenge in lambs Dr. Orla Keane is on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss the challenge of nematodirus in lambs this spring. Orla first explains how the nematodirus challenge can carry over on farms from year to year. She highlights the Department of Agriculture Nematodirus forecast and the implications for farmers. Orla […]
11 April 2023
Nematodirus and coccidia in young lambs
Nematodirus and coccidia in young lambs The first two parasite challenges young lambs will face each spring is that of nematodirus and coccidia. This challenge occurs in lambs annually at a similar age and stage of the year, Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, explains more. It’s also possible for lambs to suffer […]
11 April 2023
Irish support for the distribution of seed potatoes to Ukraine
Irish support for the distribution of seed potatoes to Ukraine Ukraine is the among the top five potato producers in the world and the bulk of its production is small-holder farmer based. Previously 10,000–15,000t of certified seed per annum were imported from other European countries. However, since the outbreak of war, the […]
11 April 2023
Tips when purchasing a new stock bull
Tips when purchasing a new stock bull It has come to the time of year again when many farmers around the country will be looking to source new stock bulls for the coming breeding season. In this article, Enda Maloney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses some key points to look out for before […]
10 April 2023
Biomethane – an opportunity in Ireland
Biomethane – an opportunity in Ireland On this episode of the Signpost Series, Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, was joined by JJ Lenihan, Teagasc Buildings Officer, to discuss Biomethane – an opportunity for Ireland. A questions and answer session took place at the end of the webinar, which was […]
10 April 2023
An opportunity to apply the ‘forgotten fertiliser’ in 2023
An opportunity to apply the ‘forgotten fertiliser’ in 2023 Exponential increases in the cost of farm inputs in recent times have placed farmers under a lot of pressure. With this, it has never been as important for farmers to try and maximise efficiency on the ground. Fertiliser is a core component, but […]
10 April 2023
Breeding the next generation of cows with Future Beef Farmer John Dunne
0 Breeding the next generation of cows with Future Beef Farmer John Dunne Breeding choices made on suckler farms over the coming weeks have both short and long-term implications. Although the short-term consequences can be seen as soon as animals arrive on the ground in terms of their calving ease, vigour, conformation and […]
9 April 2023
Assessing the potential of hydropower
0 Assessing the potential of hydropower With high electricity prices and uncertainty, farmers with steep land and high, consistent volumes of rainfall may consider hydropower. Hydroelectricity is derived from the power harnessed from the flow of falling water, typically from fast-flowing streams and rivers. Presently about 2.5% of Ireland’s electricity generating capacity is […]
9 April 2023
Reseeding checklist: spring or autumn?
0 Reseeding checklist: spring or autumn? Regular reseeding of pasture allows farmers to grow increased yields of higher quality grass. Despite this, reseeding levels in Ireland are low with less than 2% of our national grassland area reseeded annually. As grass is our dominant feed during the main grazing season, and the primary […]
8 April 2023
Growing Wild: Lesser Celandine and Ivy berries
0 Growing Wild: Lesser Celandine and Ivy berries Now is the time to look out for Lesser Celandine and Ivy Berries, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Lesser Celandine The glossy, yellow, star-like flowers of Lesser Celandine (pictured above), […]
8 April 2023