Articles
Quality grass now will reduce meal required to finish lambs
Quality grass now will reduce meal required to finish lambs The majority of weaning of March-born lambs has already been done. Some first drafting of lambs for sale has taken place or is getting underway. Andy Ryder, Teagasc Advisor Westport takes a look at your market options, while Edward Egan, Teagasc Advisor […]
28 July 2022
Tillage Update on Crop Yields and Stubble Cultivation
Tillage Update on Crop Yields and Stubble Cultivation As harvest continues around the country there are some very disappointed winter barley growers especially those with earlier sown (and harvested) crops, as yields rarely surpassed 3.5t/ac. Michael Hennessy Head of Teagasc Crops KT suggests why this might be. He also discusses stubble cultivation […]
28 July 2022
Controlling weeds in the horse paddock
Controlling weeds in the horse paddock Teagasc Equine Specialist, Wendy Conlon explains how best to deal with certain noxious weeds, some of which can be deadly to horses. Poor grass growth, bare patches, and poached fields are happy hunting ground for weeds. High levels of weeds in pastures not only reduce the pasture’s […]
28 July 2022
Using TAMS to improve Farm Sustainability
Using TAMS to improve Farm Sustainability Séamus Nolan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea, discusses using TAMS to improve farm sustainability. Séamus outlines a sample of eligible investments under TAMS which benefit both the farmer and the environment. If considering applying for a TAMS grant consult your Teagasc advisor. Read more here The Targeted […]
27 July 2022
Meet Dominic White past Equine Student Kildalton
Meet Dominic White past Equine Student Kildalton “I always wanted to have a career which wasn’t heavily office based. I had a strong interest in horses and getting the Green Cert. The Stud Management course at Kildalton seemed ideal,” says Dominic. He completed the L6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding – Stud […]
27 July 2022
Addressing lameness on the dairy farm
Addressing lameness on the dairy farm One of the hidden costs when it comes to milking cows is lameness. Also, lameness is a repeat offender problem. Mark O’Sullivan, Business & Technology Dairy advisor at Teagasc Clonakilty discusses the causes but more importantly the steps to take to correct and prevent lameness in […]
26 July 2022
Maria Keane – Green Cert experience
Maria Keane – Green Cert experience “The Green Cert gives you a great foundation in agriculture,” says Maria about the Teagasc distance Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course, which she completed at Gurteen College. Maria talks about her distance “Green Cert” course which she found flexible and accommodating Student: Maria […]
26 July 2022
Designing a breeding programme for your flock
Designing a breeding programme for your flock Every flock no matter how big or small should have a clearly defined breeding programme. The programme should identify the type of ewes that you wish to have in your flock and the type of lambs that you wish to produce. Michael Gottstein Teagasc Head […]
26 July 2022
All you need to know about Covid and losing your sense of smell
All you need to know about Covid and losing your sense of smell One of the big things that came out of the pandemic was that many people who got Covid also lost their sense of smell. Some have got it back, others have got it partly back and others haven’t got […]
26 July 2022
Dave Moloney – Green Cert student experience
Dave Moloney – Green Cert student experience “My only regret is that I didn’t do it years ago!” says Dave Moloney, Co Cork about the Teagasc part-time Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course, which he completed at Teagasc Macroom. Dave, who won 2021 Teagasc Student of the Year Competition, talks […]
25 July 2022