Articles
Using beef AI on the dairy herd
Using beef AI on the dairy herd As we progress through the breeding season Teagasc recommends moving from selectively using beef AI on the dairy herd to fully using beef AI on the cows once the target number of inseminations to dairy AI has been achieved. Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Grange has more […]
18 May 2022
Selecting a suitable fencer for your cattle fencing system
Selecting a suitable fencer for your cattle fencing system With rising costs, many farmers are considering implementing a paddock system or even putting up a few strip wires. Improving grazing infrastructure on farm allows better control of grass, increased grass growth and improved animal performance. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist has advice […]
18 May 2022
Bats and their habitats
Bats and their habitats It’s National Biodiversity Week and Bat Walks are among events planned around the country. Bats and their Habitats is one of a Countryside Management series of leaflets published by Teagasc. Here we share some of the interesting facts about Bats like: Bats only have a single baby, once […]
18 May 2022
Identifying poor performing sheep in your flock
Identifying poor performing sheep in your flock Every year ewes drop out of flocks for a variety reasons including mastitis, prolapse etc. However, invariably some ewes slip through the cracks and despite underperforming are kept on for a further year. Here Teagasc researcher Frank Campion has some advice on identifying underperforming ewes. […]
17 May 2022
Photo Competition – Biodiversity on Equine Farms
Photo Competition – Biodiversity on Equine Farms The Teagasc Equine Specialists and Countryside Management Specialist are delighted to launch the second edition of a photo competition showcasing ‘Equine Farming and Biodiversity’ aimed at highlighting some of the many examples of biodiversity evident on equine farms around the country. The competition provides a […]
17 May 2022
Time off this summer: Planning and Task Prioritisation on Dairy Farms
Time off this summer: Planning and Task Prioritisation on Dairy Farms With calving finished on Spring block calving farms, now is a great time to plan time off, the staff roster, and farm projects. Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses planning ahead and task prioritisation. Martina recommends using a wall planner and […]
16 May 2022
Fertiliser Spreader – Basic Setup and Calibration Factsheet
Fertiliser Spreader – Basic Setup and Calibration Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The fifteenth of these is about the Fertiliser Spreader – Basic Setup and Calibration and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on […]
15 May 2022
Growing Wild – dandelion and greater stitchwort
Growing Wild – dandelion and greater stitchwort Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about Dandelion and Greater Stitchwort Dandelion Look out for dandelion flowers alongside […]
15 May 2022
Award-winning Kylemore farmhouse cheese
Award-winning Kylemore farmhouse cheese Kylemore farmhouse cheese won the Sustainable Rural Innovation Award 2022 at the RDS Agriculture & Forestry Sustainability Awards recently. Anne Kinsella, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme, Athenry reports from her visit with Teresa Roche at her cheese-making business Kylemore House farm The Roche family has farmed in the […]
14 May 2022
How to reduce Nitrogen losses at farm level?
How to reduce Nitrogen losses at farm level? Diffuse nitrogen (N) loss is a key pressure on water quality. Losses typically occur in ‘light’ free draining soils, which water can easily permeate through. Teagasc Advisor Mary Roache has advice on ways to minimise N leaching on your farm and Nitrogen Use Efficiency […]
14 May 2022