Articles
Reducing risk on tillage farms
0 Reducing risk on tillage farms Tillage specialist Shay Phelan spoke to many tillage farmers during the recent Teagasc spring crops walks. Here he discusses the many options that these farmers are considering to lower costs and reduce the risks associated with current cost of inputs, grain prices, energy costs etc Farmers are […]
2 June 2022
Feed budgeting and fertilising for second cut silage
0 Feed budgeting and fertilising for second cut silage With many crops of first cut silage taken over last weekend and further cuts expected in the latter half of this week as the weather forecast is dry, Martina Harrington, Teagasc Beef Specialist advises on fodder budgeting, fertilising for second cut silage and getting […]
1 June 2022
Teagasc papers at the 11th World Potato Congress
0 Teagasc papers at the 11th World Potato Congress The 11th World Potato Congress is taking place at the RDS Dublin over 4 days this week. The theme of the Congress is “The Changing World of the Potato”. Among the speakers today, Wednesday, 1 June, are Dan Milbourne and Ewen Mullins from the […]
1 June 2022
Blowfly Control in Sheep
Blowfly Control in Sheep Flystrike is a production limiting, costly and sometimes fatal condition in sheep. When it comes to Blowfly strike the aim should really be to prevent it from happening in the first place. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc tells us more. Blowfly strike affects all ages of […]
31 May 2022
Enable Conservation Tillage Project Crop Walks
Enable Conservation Tillage Project Crop Walks Enable Conservation Tillage (ECT) Project Crop Walks will take place over the next couple of weeks on various farms across the country. The first of these is on Wednesday 1st June at 9.30 am on the farm of Gareth Culligan, Stabannon, Co. Louth. Find out more […]
31 May 2022
How many stock bulls do you have?
How many stock bulls do you have? Approaching mid-way point in the breeding season, it’s important to not lose sight of the targets. “Easier said than done with farmers weary from a busy calving season, an intensive start to early breeding and getting silage sorted in the last few days”, says Stuart […]
30 May 2022
Treat yourself to a wildlife pond
Treat yourself to a wildlife pond Ponds have been garden features for millennia. Chris Heavey, Lecturer, Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens gives us an overview of what is involved in creating a wildlife pond and outlines his experience of creating a pond in his garden. I have fond childhood memories […]
29 May 2022
Certificates in Farming presented in Killarney
Certificates in Farming presented in Killarney The presentation of Teagasc Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificates in Farming took place in Killarney, Co. Kerry on Friday 20th May. Dr Anne-Marie Butler, Head of the Teagasc Education Programme presented the certificates and student of the year award. Student of the Year – Donal O’Sullivan The […]
28 May 2022
The Clover Reporter with Ger Pardy
The Clover Reporter with Ger Pardy The Clover Reporter in the Grass10 enewsletter will give weekly reports and videos from farmers who have a lot of clover established on their farms. This week The Clover Reporter is Ger Pardy, a dairy farmer in Co. Offaly. The Management and establishment of grass-white clover swards booklet discusses […]
28 May 2022
Silage walls: consider safety and capacity
Silage walls: consider safety and capacity Herd size has increased on many farms, but in many cases there hasn’t been a corresponding investment in silage storage. Silage pits on some farms are dangerously high. Farm Buildings and Infrastructure Specialist Tom Fallon has some advice on silage pit safety and capacity If silage […]
27 May 2022