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Forest fires – we can all help
Forest fires – we can all help As Forestry Advisor Steven Meyen writes this, Europe burns. Huge fires are destroying thousands of hectares of forests across Europe during this latest and not last heatwave. Mediterranean countries are worst affected but central & western European countries including Ireland are also suffering. What we […]
12 August 2022
Rural Diversification
Rural Diversification Many farmers and rural dwellers are interested in enterprise diversification. While diversification may not be practicable for every farmer, well planned and seasoned projects can create new sources of income for farmers. Seámus Lordan, Teagasc Advisor, Macroom has interesting advice. There are countless possibilities when trying to identify a realistic […]
12 August 2022
Pointers for Beef Cattle In Warm weather.
Pointers for Beef Cattle In Warm weather. Heat stress is not something that we have to worry too much about in this country but occasionally we are exposed to unusually high temperatures. With that in mind it is important to be vigilant around stock. Beef specialist Aidan Murray has some advice for […]
12 August 2022
Pointers for Sheep Farmers in Hot Weather
Pointers for Sheep Farmers in Hot Weather The current high temperatures being experienced will put pressure on livestock and operators alike. Sheep specialist Ciaran Lynch gives a couple of points to consider in the short term: Check water supplies daily and ensure free access for all livestock. Provide some shelter by moving […]
12 August 2022
Maternal supplementation with Bacillus altitudinis spores improves porcine offspring growth performance and carcass weight
Maternal supplementation with Bacillus altitudinis spores improves porcine offspring growth performance and carcass weight Researchers at Teagasc Pig Development Department & Waterford Institute of Technology recently published the results of a study. The study evaluated the effect of feeding Bacillus altitudinis spores to sows and/or offspring on growth and health indicators. The […]
12 August 2022
Update from Signpost Hill Sheep Farmers Denis and Esther O’Riordan
Update from Signpost Hill Sheep Farmers Denis and Esther O’Riordan Denis and Esther are in the Teagasc Signpost programme as a Hill Sheep Farmers. They carry 350 breeding ewes, predominantly Scotch Blackface and 6 Limousine suckler cows and a Charolais Bull. Here their Teagasc advisor Michael Connolly gives an update on the […]
11 August 2022
Tillage update – Stubble management and Cover Crops
Tillage update – Stubble management and Cover Crops Tillage specialist Shay Phelan gives a timely update on the current harvest situation. He also has information on stubble management and some tips to get the maximum benefit from cover crops. Catch up on this weeks The Tillage Edge Podcast. Harvest update In many […]
11 August 2022
Meet Signpost Tillage Farmer Vincent Macken
Meet Signpost Tillage Farmer Vincent Macken Vincent Macken mainly grows winter and spring crops. He has completed the winter barley harvest with yields averaging at 9 t/ha at a moisture of 15 %. Quality was generally very good. He also farms collaboratively with a neighbour sharing both machinery and labour. Get his […]
11 August 2022
Respect the power of the Sun
Respect the power of the Sun In current hot weather it is very important to take lots of drinks, stay indoors during periods of high temperatures and avoid exposure to the damaging effects of UV radiation from the sun. Farmers are one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. Find some […]
10 August 2022
12 Steps for Beef farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions
12 Steps for Beef farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions On the 28th July 2022, the Irish government reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings to ensure Ireland plays a leading role in combating climate change. John Galvin, Teagasc Athenry advisor, explains how the Signpost Programme led by Teagasc will pave the way for […]
10 August 2022