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Thomas Curran is New Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service
Thomas Curran is New Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service Thomas Curran has been appointed as the new Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service. The appointment was approved by the Teagasc Authority today, Tuesday, 19 July. Thomas Curran will lead the Teagasc advisory service, which is delivered to farmers nationwide by a […]
19 July 2022
Young persons – be safe around farm vehicles and machinery
Young persons – be safe around farm vehicles and machinery Health and Safety Authority figures tell us that sadly 22 children lost their lives as a result of farm accidents in the past 10 years. HSA figures also tell us that 91% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or […]
19 July 2022
Child Safety on Farms in 2022
Child Safety on Farms in 2022 The farm safety week theme for Tuesday is Child safety on farms. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist outlines ways to keep children safe on farm. He discusses the importance of teaching children about farm safety and lists various resources for children including ‘Stay Safe […]
19 July 2022
Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2022 is launched
Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2022 is launched The Grassland farmer of the year competition for 2022 was officially launched on Friday 15th July in Johnstown Castle Estate by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. Photo above: The Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition for 2022 was […]
18 July 2022
Profitable and sustainable dairy system
Profitable and sustainable dairy system The Dairy Research programme in the Teagasc Agricultural College in Ballyhaise, County Cavan has been running for 17 years with a continued focus on developing profitable grazing systems for the Border, Midlands and Western regions Photo above: A large number of dairy farmers from the surrounding counties […]
17 July 2022
Teagasc Fodder Survey Results
Teagasc Fodder Survey Results Teagasc dairy and drystock advisors completed feed budgets with a selection of over 500 farmer clients on PastureBase Ireland in late June/early July. The Teagasc Fodder Survey Results were presented to the National Fodder & Food Security Committee on Wednesday, 13th July. Get a summary here Teagasc dairy […]
17 July 2022
‘A spit seals the deal’ in the Teagasc Beef Photo Competition
‘A spit seals the deal’ in the Teagasc Beef Photo Competition Teagasc ran a photo competition in the run up to their National Beef Open Day, BEEF2022 and invited entries from beef farmers all over the country, which depicted what beef farming means to them and what day-to-day life is like on […]
17 July 2022
Labour Review Mid-Year on the Dairy Farm
Labour Review Mid-Year on the Dairy Farm 2022 has now passed the half-year mark. How has it gone for you so far? Tom Murphy, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Athenry says Now is a good time to assess what went well on your farm so far in 2022 and identify areas for change. He […]
16 July 2022
Farmers encouraged to view new SunSmart video
Farmers encouraged to view new SunSmart video Working outdoors for long period’s means farmers are one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. High temperatures are predicted over the next few days. Teagasc encourages farmers to watch the SunSmart video. Read also details on Healthy Ireland SunSmart steps for farmers. CSO […]
16 July 2022
Why July is the most dangerous month
Why July is the most dangerous month Grim figures suggest greater caution than ever is needed on farms in summer. Farm Safety Week 2022 takes place from Monday 18 to Friday 22 July. This is timely as Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist demonstrates that July is the most dangerous month […]
15 July 2022