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DairyBeef500 walks commence this autumn
DairyBeef500 walks commence this autumn Following on the highly successful Green Acres, the recently launched DairyBeef500 Campaign which aims to promote and demonstrate socially, environmentally and financially sustainable dairy-beef systems, sees the first of its on farm walks begin this autumn. Tommy Cox, DairyBeef500 advisor reports Joint Grass10 – DairyBeef500 event with […]
24 August 2022
Growing need for oilseeds
Growing need for oilseeds Supply is down and demand is growing, so there are lots of opportunity with this proven crop. Ciarán Collins, Teagasc tillage specialist and John Pettit, Teagasc tillage advisor, Wexford discuss the Growing need for oilseeds. Pictured above: Don Somers The area of winter oilseed rape is expected to […]
24 August 2022
Get lime out now to reduce expensive fertiliser demands in 2023
Get lime out now to reduce expensive fertiliser demands in 2023 Liming of our soils continues to be a challenge with a 10 to 13% decline in samples with optimal soil pH on dairy, tillage and drystock farms sampled in 2021. Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist emphasises the benefits […]
23 August 2022
Prioritising quality grass for lambs on Malin Head
Prioritising quality grass for lambs on Malin Head Tommy Mullin is a sheep farmer, farming close to the most Northerly point in Ireland at Bree, Malin Head, Co. Donegal. With a sheep flock of 400 lowland ewes, 180 horned ewes and more, we find out from Tommy Doherty, Drystock adviser, Teagasc Letterkenny […]
23 August 2022
Planning for upcoming winter
Planning for upcoming winter After the recent August heatwave winter may seem a long way off but it is important to plan for it in good time. Sheep Specialist Damian Costello advises on having adequate fodder, checking silage quality and preparing for winter housing of ewes. In most cases sheep will be […]
23 August 2022
Understanding the genetic blueprint of the grain aphid
Understanding the genetic blueprint of the grain aphid By unravelling the DNA sequence of the English grain aphid, Teagasc is providing novel insights that support research into insecticide resistance and mechanisms of viral transmission. Teagasc researchers Stephen Byrne, Maximilian Schughart and Louise McNamara explain English grain aphids are the ultimate crop pest, […]
23 August 2022
Recycled Astro turf on farm roadways
Recycled Astro turf on farm roadways Increasingly we see dairy farmers using recycled astro-turf from all weather sports pitches or hockey pitches on their farm roadways to improve the top surface on the road, increase cow flow and reduce lameness. Dairy specialist Patrick Gowing advises on key things to be considered Farmers […]
22 August 2022
Climate Change Actions and Biodiversity on Newford Farm
Climate Change Actions and Biodiversity on Newford Farm Along with most farms in the country the Newford farm is putting increasing emphasis on climate actions and biodiversity. Here Michael Fagan gives an update on some of the measures currently being implemented. Newford Farm is working on enhancing the level of biodiversity on […]
22 August 2022
What do we know about the environmental footprint of local and imported fruit and vegetables?
What do we know about the environmental footprint of local and imported fruit and vegetables? With increasingly sophisticated diets and demand for value, locally produced food no longer meets all of our food requirements. Imported food makes up a large proportion of the food we eat. Lael Walsh & Loren Lane, Horticulture […]
22 August 2022
Contract Rearing of Replacement Heifers
Contract Rearing of Replacement Heifers What is contract rearing? What makes contract rearing attractive to dairy farmers? What makes contract rearing attractive to rearers? What information is available? Get all the answers here and at our upcoming open days starting on 1st September at 11am in Golden Co. Tipperary What is contract […]
21 August 2022