Articles
Making sense of nitrogen use
0 Making sense of nitrogen use Oisin Coakley, Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme Advisor, tells us why the focus right now is on the right place and at the right time. The use of nitrogen fertiliser is getting lots of attention in recent months. Some of this can be attributed to the massive increase […]
2 April 2023
Improving beef potential from the dairy herd
0 Improving beef potential from the dairy herd Regardless of cow type, there is the potential within dairy herds for a better beef breeding policy, Dr. Nicky Byrne, dairy beef researcher in Teagasc Grange, told the recent DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference in Navan, Co. Meath. “There is massive variation in the quality of […]
1 April 2023
Challenge into opportunity
0 Challenge into opportunity A setback generated new perspectives for this large scale beef farmer. Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme, tells us more. In November 2020, in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, John Barry’s farm near Nenagh in Co Tipperary had a TB outbreak. Clear for many years, the farm was immediately […]
1 April 2023
The potential of protein crops part 4: The right protein, place and market
0 The potential of protein crops part 4: The right protein, place and market In the final episode of the four-part series on the potential of protein crops, this week’s Tillage Edge podcast looks at how a new European project Valpro Path can help develop new supply chains for protein crops. Professor Milena […]
1 April 2023
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open Applications are now open for the TAMS 3 Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), which provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. A wide range of investments are available under […]
31 March 2023
Morphological differences between Silver and Downy Birch
Morphological differences between Silver and Downy Birch Oliver Sheridan, Teagasc Forestry Research Officer, tells us more about Silver Birch (Betula pendula Roth) and Downy Birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh.) – two birch tree species that occur naturally throughout most of Europe. Silver Birch is one of the most important broadleaved species in Northern […]
31 March 2023
Key learnings from the Spanish pig industry
Key learnings from the Spanish pig industry The Spanish pig sector has sparked a lot of interest here over the past number of years, for a lot of reasons. It’s shown impressively fast growth to become the largest pork producer in Europe. It’s demonstrated remarkable resilience during the recent financial crisis, with […]
31 March 2023
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe Automated insect monitoring will help prevent huge amounts of crop loss and save both time and money for farmers. Tyndall National Institute, in partnership with Teagasc, is conducting a collaborative European research project named ‘HALY.ID’, which aims to monitor and sustainably manage […]
31 March 2023
Dealing with the current adverse weather conditions
Dealing with the current adverse weather conditions Conditions during March have been difficult and has thrown up many challenges for farmers. On this week’s OviCast podcast, we’re joined by Teagasc’s Head of Sheep, Michael Gottstein, to discuss this in more detail and offer some advice on how to manage things through this […]
30 March 2023
Apply for National Liming Programme before April
Apply for National Liming Programme before April There is a large demand for lime on tillage farms. From 4,325 soil samples analysed on tillage farms in 2022, 39% of tillage had a soil pH less than 6.5. Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, outlines why liming is necessary in this article. Correct soil […]
30 March 2023