Articles
Linking Biodiversity & Heritage on Teagasc Glanbia Signpost Future Farms
Linking Biodiversity & Heritage on Teagasc Glanbia Signpost Future Farms Irish Farmers work alongside historical features on a daily basis incorporating their protection into the management of their farms. In Heritage Week Aoife Leader, Teagasc/UCD Walsh Scholar, outlines how history and biodiversity are maintained and enhanced by Teagasc-Glanbia Signpost Future Farms The […]
19 August 2022
Management tasks for suckler cow herds this autumn
Management tasks for suckler cow herds this autumn Ring feeders in paddocks with sucklers is currently a common sight. The recent rain should kick-start growth. On moderately stocked farms with grass covers possibly run down it may be tricky to build covers into the autumn. Specialist Alan Dillon offers advice Many farms […]
19 August 2022
Benefits of eco-therapy
Benefits of eco-therapy Eco and forest therapies are practices that support every aspect of our wellbeing. The health benefits attributed to forest therapy include boosted immune function, improved cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress. Forestry Development Officer Michael Somers explains more Farmers have demanding jobs and face challenges compounded by economic […]
19 August 2022
You are what you eat
You are what you eat The statement ‘You are what you eat’ is well-known in food science. It refers directly to the bioactive compounds that we ingest when we eat healthy foods, and how much of them our bodies absorb. Teagasc researchers Talita Aline Comunian and André Brodkorb with EU research colleagues […]
19 August 2022
Pig Research Update – PigNutriStrat project
Pig Research Update – PigNutriStrat project In this research update Keely Halpin, PhD student at Teagasc Pig Development Department, writes about the PigNutriStrat project which investigates novel management strategies to reduce antimicrobial reliance and antimicrobial resistance on Irish pig farms. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc, South East Technological University and […]
19 August 2022
National Soil Fertility Trends
National Soil Fertility Trends In 2021 Teagasc analysed a total 33,876 soil samples comprising dairy, drystock and tillage enterprises. 2021 shows that soil fertility declined on dairy farms for the second consecutive year. Lime use increased by ~ 50% compared to the average lime applied in Ireland over the last 10 years. […]
18 August 2022
12 Steps for Dairy farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions
12 Steps for Dairy farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions The Signpost Programme led by Teagasc, is a multi-annual campaign to lead climate action by all Irish farmers. The latest output from this programme is a guide outlining 12 Steps for Dairy farmers to take to reduce Gaseous Emissions on their farms. Download […]
18 August 2022
Crops Harvest and Oilseed Rape update August 18th
Crops Harvest and Oilseed Rape update August 18th Tillage specialist Michael Hennessy gives this weeks update on Crops. This includes the harvest, oilseed rape prices and club root issues. He has advice on how to manage an oilseed rape crop. Catch up with the latest Tillage Edge Podcast Harvest The 2022 harvest […]
18 August 2022
Energy options in horticulture
Energy options in horticulture Energy costs have increased significantly due to external macroeconomic factors, but more recently due to the invasion of Ukraine. The horticulture sector has for some years been moving away from fossil fuels. Horticulture advisor Dónall Flanagan takes a look at the other options available. Pictured above solar array […]
18 August 2022
The Clover Reporter and Research update
The Clover Reporter and Research update This week’s clover reporter is Lawrence Sexton from Kilbrittain Co. Cork. Stephen Ryan from Dungarvan Co Waterford is the featured farmer. William Burchill, advisor on the Teagasc/ Dairygold joint programme discusses maintenance P and K requirements Lawrence Sexton – Clover report Lawrence has a dairy farm at […]
17 August 2022