Articles
Setting the targets for spring breeding 2022
Setting the targets for spring breeding 2022 Teagasc advises that 90% of cows and heifers should calve in the first six weeks of the calving season. Nationally only 65% calve in this time. In a Dairy Breeding series factors such as maximising three-week in-calf rate, treatment of non-cycling cows and heat detection […]
28 March 2022
Lime is a Key Ingredient this Spring on Farms
Lime is a Key Ingredient this Spring on Farms The cost of farming has increased significantly from fertiliser to feed and other inputs on the farm. It is important to look at where we can reduce costs. Marion Fox, Teagasc advisor, Athenry turns to lime to help reduce fertiliser costs and has […]
27 March 2022
Is Clover an option for my farm?
Is Clover an option for my farm? On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast Teagasc researcher Deirdre Hennessy discusses all you need to know about clover swards. With the price of chemical fertiliser this spring Deirdre highlights that clover most definitely has a role on all grass based systems. Learn […]
26 March 2022
Something to cheers to: the value in beer waste
Something to cheers to: the value in beer waste Teagasc researchers are working with the University of Helsinki to find ways to turn spent grain waste from beer production into functional food ingredients. Brewer’s Spent Grain (or BSG) is a waste product of the brewing industry, but it’s rich in fibre, protein […]
26 March 2022
The Clover Reporter with William Dennehy
The Clover Reporter with William Dennehy This week’s Clover Reporter from the Grass10 newsletter is William Dennehy of Currow, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. William is hosting a clover walk on his farm on April 5th. Get his top tip for clover here along with details of clover varieties sown on the farm Name: William […]
25 March 2022
Royal Visit to Signpost Farm
Royal Visit to Signpost Farm Shane and John Fitzgerald, who farm near Portlaw in county Waterford, hosted a visit by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on Thursday, 24 March 2022. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales; Simon Coveney TD, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence; and Shane […]
25 March 2022
Forestry Health and Safety
Forestry Health and Safety It is the responsibility of every forest owner to make their forest a safe and healthy place to work. Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer has key advice on Health and Safety in the forestry sector. Learn about your role as a Landowner, Forestry Works Manager, Contractor or […]
25 March 2022
Tillage Update 24th March 2022
Tillage Update 24th March 2022 The launch of the Tillage Incentive Scheme by the Department of Agriculture this week has to be welcomed by the tillage industry. Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT, Teagasc discusses the opportunities it brings for tillage and grassland farmers and provides advice on converting grassland to tillage […]
24 March 2022
Protected Urea on the Kildalton College Farm
Protected Urea on the Kildalton College Farm In Kildalton College, protected urea has been used on the college farm for the past 3 years with no urea or straight CAN being used. It is delivering yield, lower costs and is reducing GHG and ammonia emissions. Find out more in this video from […]
24 March 2022
Fertiliser on Sheep Farms Factsheet
Fertiliser on Sheep Farms Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The nineth of these is about Fertiliser on Sheep Farms and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on Teagasc Daily Farmers are urged to focus […]
24 March 2022