Articles
Balancing the books on silage quantity and quality
0 Balancing the books on silage quantity and quality Des Powell operates a sheep and beef farm just outside Templederry, Co. Tipperary, in conjunction with his parents George and Frieda. The farm is made up of 97ha of grassland, which is divided into two blocks but all situated within approximately 2km from the […]
5 March 2023
‘Soil sampling ensures I’m making the best use of expensive fertiliser’
0 ‘Soil sampling ensures I’m making the best use of expensive fertiliser’ Peadar O’Droscoll, Teagasc Signpost Programme and Carbery Monitor farmer, discussed the importance of soil sampling and his plan for clover establishment in the March edition of the Teagasc Signpost Programme newsletter. I milk 70 cows in Church Cross, Skibbereen, the home […]
4 March 2023
Growing Wild Willow Catkins and Birds Nests
0 Growing Wild Willow Catkins and Birds Nests Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Willow Catkins Look out for willow catkins. Immature male catkins are covered in grey fur and elongate and open to allow […]
4 March 2023
Ger McSweeney – Make hay while the sun shines
0 Ger McSweeney – Make hay while the sun shines 17 yearling heifers were turned out to grass on 1st February this year, a record on Gers farm. They started grazing paddocks with lower covers beside the farmyard, this allowed them to settle and not walk grass into the ground and it also […]
3 March 2023
Aiming to reverse grazing decline in Europe
0 Aiming to reverse grazing decline in Europe Grazing4Agroecology (G4AE) is an EU funded project that will support farmers in the implementation of grazing-based systems, for the benefit of the environment, animals and society. This will result in a healthier food production system and reduce the impact on natural resources. G4AE will also […]
3 March 2023
Éagsúlacht Speiceas Plandaí
0 Éagsúlacht Speiceas Plandaí Méadaíonn éagsúlacht níos airde speiceas plandaí flúirse na bpríomhghéinte a bhaineann le ráta athraithe fosfar na hithreach. Aaron Mac an tSionnaigh, Taighdeoir Iardhochtúireachta, Teagasc gCaisleán Bhaile Sheáin Is gné riachtanach é fosfar (P) le haghaidh fás plandaí agus táirgiúlacht i gcórais féaraigh. San ithir, áfach, faightear P go hiondúil […]
3 March 2023
Reducing emissions from fertiliser focus of ‘Flagship’ project
0 Reducing emissions from fertiliser focus of ‘Flagship’ project Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from agricultural applications of nitrogenous fertiliser can vary significantly depending on how, where and when a fertiliser is used. Modifying farm systems and making changes to management practices, such as fertiliser type, timing, amount, rate and location of fertiliser application, […]
3 March 2023
Be Aware of Nature on Your Farm
0 Be Aware of Nature on Your Farm Hedge-cutting has now ceased from the 1st of March to avoid disturbances to birds and their nests. Non farmed areas are invaluable space for nature on your farm provided they are allowed to grow and flower. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, tells us more. […]
3 March 2023
Agroforestry – grass, crops & food forests
0 Agroforestry – grass, crops & food forests Agroforestry is the integration of trees with either crops or livestock on the same land. John Casey, Teagasc forestry development officer, tells us more. Agroforestry is the integration of trees with either crops or livestock on the same land. It aims to achieve additional benefits […]
3 March 2023
The Environmental Sustainability of Pig Production
0 The Environmental Sustainability of Pig Production Ger McCutcheon, Specialist Pig Development Officer with Teagasc, joins Ciarán Carroll on the latest episode of the Pig Edge podcast to discuss the environmental sustainability of pig production and the value of pig slurry. For more episodes and information from the Pig Edge podcast go to […]
3 March 2023