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Less well known native trees – adding a powerful ecological punch in our new forests
Less well known native trees – adding a powerful ecological punch in our new forests Rowan, Hazel, Holly and Hawthorn are native trees with rich ecological and cultural credentials which are adding a powerful ecological punch to the biodiversity of our new forests. Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, discusses the Native Woodland […]
17 June 2022
Improving young pig welfare on-farm: PDD Review paper
Improving young pig welfare on-farm: PDD Review paper This review paper, ‘Improving young pig welfare on-farm: The Five Domains Model’ authored by Keelin O’Driscoll, Teagasc Research Officer, Anna K Johnson, Jean-Loup Rault, Jeremy N Marchant and Emma M Baxter was recently published. It considers welfare through the neonatal and nursery pig perspective […]
17 June 2022
Grassland – Mixing it up!
Grassland – Mixing it up! Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe discusses the changing grass sward including the environmental and fertiliser-saving clovers and multi-species mixtures. He cites the benefits of mixed grazing and looks forward to the Sheep Open Day on Saturday 18th June for more information Good grassland management is key […]
16 June 2022
Tillage Update – Time spent walking your fields is well worth the effort
Tillage Update – Time spent walking your fields is well worth the effort Almost all the major agronomic actions are now completed for the season. Michael Hennessy, Head of Teagasc Crops, sees this an an opportune time for farmers to learn most about the management of crops and how the agronomic practices […]
16 June 2022
Ash propagation workshop held at Teagasc
Ash propagation workshop held at Teagasc Teagasc, in collaboration with Skogforsk, Sweden, were delighted to co-host a recent two-day workshop on methods of propagating Ash for future restoration at the Ashtown Research Centre on 14th – 15th June, 2022. The focus was on propagation of Ash plant material tolerant to the dieback […]
16 June 2022
Silage time on drystock farms
Silage time on drystock farms Good quality silage reduces requirement for meal feeding. Don’t delay cutting date as quality will be impacted. Niall Kerins, Teagasc drystock advisor, Kilrush, Co. Clare emphasises the point of cutting silage early to achieve this. He has good preservation tips and advice as silage season continues Good […]
14 June 2022
Selecting replacement ewe lambs
Selecting replacement ewe lambs It is critical to not leave the selecting of ewe lambs to later in the year after some of the best lambs have been sent for slaughter or sold for breeding. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Athenry, discusses selecting replacement ewe lambs and asks if farmers are culling […]
14 June 2022
Breeding better beef from the dairy herd
Breeding better beef from the dairy herd With most dairy herds finished breeding dairy replacements at this stage, farmers are typically breeding the remaining cows to beef AI or beef stock bulls. A considerable data bank is available from the Angus cross Friesian cattle finished at Grange since 2019. George Ramsbottom, Specialist […]
13 June 2022
Forestry – farm planning and integrating trees on the farm
Forestry – farm planning and integrating trees on the farm Setting clear objectives and timely planning are essential for new farm forest enterprises. A range of planting options can be considered to meet financial, social & environmental enhancement objectives. Comprehensive supports are available from Teagasc as Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist explains New […]
13 June 2022
Climate Actions for June
Climate Actions for June As we approach mid June it’s time to check in with the Climate Actions for June, advised by the Teagasc Signpost team, and compare how we getting on with meeting the five actions set out for this month. The actions include; grassland fertiliser rates, grass clover swards, slurry […]
13 June 2022