Articles
New Teagasc study finds no impact of inhibitors on the soil microbiome
New Teagasc study finds no impact of inhibitors on the soil microbiome New research from Teagasc Johnstown Castle has demonstrated that there was no impact of urease inhibitor N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), incorporated into protected urea fertiliser, on the structure and abundance of soil bacterial and fungal communities after 5 years repeated […]
24 May 2022
Making enough quality grass silage for dairy farms in 2022
Making enough quality grass silage for dairy farms in 2022 With fertilizer Nitrogen prices at very high levels, our Teagasc dairy advisory staff have been receiving many queries this spring on the best strategy to keep the cost of silage down. Joe Patton, Head of Dairy KT, Teagasc has advice on fertiliser […]
24 May 2022
Maximising lamb performance
Maximising lamb performance Michael Gottstein, Head of Teagasc Sheep Knowledge Transfer Programme, summarises the five key management tips that sheep farmers should be taking into consideration at this time of year to maximise the performance of their lambs Maximise the performance of your lambs by implementing the following 5 key practices on […]
24 May 2022
Lambing review and planning ahead in the South East
Lambing review and planning ahead in the South East Tim & Richard Sheil farm in partnership with their parents Terry & Olwen at Coolree, near Kiltealy on the Wexford/Carlow border in the shadow of the Blackstairs Mountain. James Doran, Teagasc advisor reviews how lambing went and takes a look at grazing season […]
24 May 2022
Getting cows back in calf
Getting cows back in calf Pauline O’Driscoll, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Skibbereen, discusses the importance of nutrition for breeding, EBI and getting cows back in calf. While discussing the breeding season she has tips on targets, plans and goals and she lists bull selection targets to keep in mind Nutrition, EBI and Getting […]
23 May 2022
Borrowing from the bank
Borrowing from the bank In the second part of the year many farmers examine what investment they will complete on farm in the months ahead. While smaller investments may be funded through cash flow, the majority of larger investments will require funding from a bank. Patrick Gowing Teagasc Dairy Specialist has helpful […]
23 May 2022
Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming
Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming The official launch of the Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day, themed Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming and planned for Tuesday, 5th July, took place at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath, today Monday, 23 May. The Beef2022 Open Day is […]
23 May 2022
The Jackson Organic Farm
The Jackson Organic Farm In 2015 Ross and Amy Jackson began conversion to organic farming and now farm a cereal enterprise of malting barley and oats, and a sheep enterprise. In April they held an organic farm walk on their farm at Lacka, Carrig, Co.Tipperary. We catch up with them here to […]
22 May 2022
Tillage Biodiversity Photo Competition Winners
Tillage Biodiversity Photo Competition Winners Congratulations to Christopher Bourke, Kanturk, Co. Cork, the Teagasc & Tillage Industry Ireland ‘Tillage & Biodiversity Photo Competition’ winner. His photo showing an ‘Orange Tip Butterfly & friend on a charlock plant’ was described by the judges as exceptional, with excellent clarity and lighting Winning Photo – […]
22 May 2022
Climate Actions for May
Climate Actions for May As we progress through the latter half of May it’s time to check to see if we are meeting our Signpost climate action targets for May; Using protected urea, grazing at 8-10cm, targeting a late May silage cut, manage silage effluent, right clover incorporation conditions, applying sulphur to […]
21 May 2022