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Soil test results indicate early signs of soil fertility decline
0 Soil test results indicate early signs of soil fertility decline A recent review of soil samples taken by Teagasc in 2021 shows that the number of soil samples taken across all farming enterprises have increased in 2021. Over this period, 62% of soil samples came from dairy farms, 25% from drystock farms […]
8 September 2022
Busy start to the autumn in Co Carlow
0 Busy start to the autumn in Co Carlow Eddie Gavin, a sheep farmer near Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow is a participant in the Teagasc BETTER farm sheep programme. Ciaran Lynch Sheep Specialist & Eoin Woulfe Teagasc Advisor, discuss Eddie’s decision to explore the option of store lamb finishing this year instead of early […]
8 September 2022
‘VALPRO Path’ project to deliver opportunities for plant protein production
0 ‘VALPRO Path’ project to deliver opportunities for plant protein production The VALPRO Path project, a Horizon Europe Innovation Action, co-ordinated by Dr. Ewen Mullins, Teagasc, has secured co-funding of €9.7 million. The ambitious objectives of this research project will be achieved over 4 years through the involvement of up to 25 leading […]
8 September 2022
In the weeds
0 In the weeds Grass weeds are becoming an increasing problem in Irish tillage and resistance to herbicides that control grass weeds has been documented since 2019. Teagasc researchers have conducted a unique survey determining the level of the grass weed challenge in Ireland. Find out more Grass weeds are becoming an increasing […]
8 September 2022
Autumn Nitrogen Advice for Grassland Farmers
0 Autumn Nitrogen Advice for Grassland Farmers The rain over the weekend in most of the drought affected areas of the country has farmers asking about the best approach to the application of nitrogen fertiliser on grassland. Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc has Autumn Nitrogen Advice for Grassland Farmers […]
7 September 2022
Assessing Cattle for Slaughter this Autumn
0 Assessing Cattle for Slaughter this Autumn With recently harvested feed barley making ~€280/t, it is expected that ration prices will be high this winter. The recent dry weather and good ground conditions are providing an excellent opportunity to finish some forward stores at grass. Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor has more […]
7 September 2022
Spring Barley Crop: Ballyhaise Agricultural College 2022
0 Spring Barley Crop: Ballyhaise Agricultural College 2022 The last time Ballyhaise Agricultural College successfully produced a cereal crop was in conjunction with Department of Agriculture trials back in 1998. This twenty four year exodus was finally ended on August 12th 2022. John Mc Elvaney, Machinery Teacher at Ballyhaise Agricultural College has more […]
7 September 2022
Shinagh Dairy Open Day
0 Shinagh Dairy Open Day An open day on the Shinagh dairy farm, near Bandon, Co. Cork, on Friday, 2 September outlined the steps taken towards achieving a climate neutral and profitable dairy farm. The technical focuses of the Shinagh dairy farm have been to maximise the amount of grass grown and utilised […]
6 September 2022
Details of National Organic Beef Open Day Announced
0 Details of National Organic Beef Open Day Announced A National Organic Beef Open Day on the farm of John Purcell, Ross, Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary will take place on Wednesday, 28th September from 10am to 3pm. The open day is jointly organised by Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food […]
6 September 2022
Extended grazing – an alternative approach to winter ewes
0 Extended grazing – an alternative approach to winter ewes Extended grazing involves allowing herbage to accumulate for grazing during the winter period. This involves removing stock from paddocks in September and early October, thus enabling herbage accumulation for grazing from mid-December onwards. Dr. Tim Keady, Teagasc Researcher, Athenry explains Introduction The extent […]
6 September 2022