Articles
Weed control in winter barley and assessing aphid populations to control BYDV
Weed control in winter barley and assessing aphid populations to control BYDV Planting so far this year is slower than many would like as the weather has not been as kind as last year. Michael Hennessy, Head of Teagasc Crops Knowledge Transfer, writes about weed control in winter barley and assessing aphid […]
13 October 2022
First steps to achieving our emissions reduction target – Webinar on Friday, 14 October at 9.30am
First steps to achieving our emissions reduction target – Webinar on Friday, 14 October at 9.30am Signpost Sustainability Week 2022, takes place from Friday, 14 October – Friday, 21 October 2022, with a focus on ‘Farming for a Better Future’. On 14 October Teagasc will host a webinar discussing ‘First steps to […]
13 October 2022
Signpost Photo Competition
Signpost Photo Competition We are inviting you to submit photos, capturing the actions that you are taking to reduce emissions on your farms. About the Competition The Signpost Programme is running this photo competition in advance of Signpost Sustainability Week which takes place on the 14th to the 21st of October. The photo competition […]
12 October 2022
Why do only 24% of Irish suckler farmers calve their heifers at 24 months?
Why do only 24% of Irish suckler farmers calve their heifers at 24 months? We know a heifer calving at three will have eaten 65% more grass, 96% more silage and 33% more concentrate before she has had a calf compared to a heifer calving at 24 months. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Drystock […]
12 October 2022
Signpost Sustainability Week 2022
Signpost Sustainability Week 2022 Signpost Sustainability Week 2022 takes place from Friday, 14 October – Friday, 21 October 2022. This week will focus on ‘Farming for a Better Future’ with a series of public in person and virtual events. Friday, 14 October – Friday, 21 October 2022 Sustainability Week 2022 will consist of […]
11 October 2022
Making Sure the Ram is working correctly during Mating
Making Sure the Ram is working correctly during Mating Michael Gottstein Head of Sheep KT, writes about the importance of the ram in ensuring next year’s lambing period is a success. Mating time represents that time of year when next year’s lamb crop is sown. The importance of the ram in the […]
11 October 2022
Climate Actions for October
Climate Actions for October October climate advice includes soil sampling, applying lime to correct soil pH, checking your soil maps and hedge cutting advice. There is also advice on doing a self assessment of your farm’s environmental sustainability and checking your Bord Bia feedback report for your carbon footprint figure. Soil Sampling […]
11 October 2022
Autumn grazing and establishing grass clover swards
Autumn grazing and establishing grass clover swards Tipperary Grass10 farmers John and Brendan Walsh have incorporated clover into 63% of their grassland. They are planning to increase this to 80% by 2025. At the farm walk on this farm on October 4th they shared information on what they have done to date […]
10 October 2022
The impact of selecting cows using the economic breeding index on methane output
The impact of selecting cows using the economic breeding index on methane output A major challenge facing the agricultural industry is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030. The contribution of genetics should be considered when quantifying environmental impacts as breeding is cumulative and permanent; meaning any positive or negative […]
10 October 2022
Indoor management of weanling replacement heifers
Indoor management of weanling replacement heifers Housing time is a great time to separate the lighter heifers for preferential treatment over the winter. This is important to ensure that they reach the target weight required for successful rearing. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, gives us more detail. Their target live weight depends […]
10 October 2022