Articles
New Compostable Film for weed control in newly planted hedges
0 New Compostable Film for weed control in newly planted hedges New compostable film is available for use instead of plastic to protect newly planted hedges against weeds. The compostable film is starch based with additives from the dairy processing industry added. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist has more information for Hedgerow […]
1 September 2022
The Secret Life of Hedges
The Secret Life of Hedges Hedges are ecosystems where native flora and fauna co-exist in harmony. To mark #HedgerowWeek2022 Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, reveals the birds, bats, bees, mammals, moths & butterflies, that occupy our hedgerows and the free food within, in The Secret Life of Hedges With an estimated […]
31 August 2022
Key Metrics for Efficient Pasture-based Production Systems
Key Metrics for Efficient Pasture-based Production Systems On Stand No 3 at Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Teagasc specialists Joe Patton and Pearse Kelly and Teagasc Johnstown Castle Researcher David Wall, discuss Key Metrics for Efficient Pasture-based Production Systems. View the live boards and presentations here on Teagasc Daily […]
31 August 2022
Technologies for Today and Tomorrow to Reduce Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Emissions
Technologies for Today and Tomorrow to Reduce Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Emissions On Stand No 2 at the Farming for a Better Future Open Day in Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Karl Richards and Gary Lanigan, Teagasc discuss the steps that farmers can take to reduce on-farm emissions. View the live boards and presentations […]
31 August 2022
Farm Zero Carbon (FZC) Focus at Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day
Farm Zero Carbon (FZC) Focus at Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day Can we achieve a climate neutral and profitable dairy farm? Join us at the Shinagh Open Day on Friday, 2 September at 11am and find out why we think so. John McNamara, Padraig French, Teagasc & Kevin Ahern, Manager, tell us […]
31 August 2022
Scan and Plan
Scan and Plan Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist outlines the Benefits of Scanning suckler cows, the cost involved and how to use the ICBF Expect Beef Calving Reports on ICBF HerdPlus online. Aidan recommends scanning as a good method to identify cows not in-calf now, so they can be sold off before […]
31 August 2022
Supporting Sustainability on the Ground
Supporting Sustainability on the Ground On Stand No 4 at Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Johnstown Castle, Tom O’Dwyer and Pat Murphy, both Teagasc, discuss Supporting Sustainability on the Ground. They include the supports in place for farmers from Teagasc. View the live boards and presentations here on Teagasc […]
30 August 2022
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability on Irish Farms
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability on Irish Farms On Stand No 1 at the Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Johnstown Castle, Karen Daly and David Wall, Teagasc, Crops Environment, and Land-use Research, discuss the Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability on Irish Farms. View the live boards and presentations here […]
30 August 2022
The Importance of Hedgerows for Butterflies – Hedgerow Week 2022
The Importance of Hedgerows for Butterflies – Hedgerow Week 2022 There are 35 species of butterflies in Ireland – 23 of these breed on hedges. Over-management of hedges removes butterfly eggs, larvae and nectar sources for adult butterflies. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist and Jesmond Harding, Butterfly Conservation Ireland explain Main […]
30 August 2022
Food safety in Dairy Environments
Food safety in Dairy Environments The presence of foodborne pathogens in dairy products is a result of contamination from biofilms present in the food processing environment. Researchers are identifying the bacteria present in dairy processing environments to evaluate their impact on the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Food processing facilities are required to […]
29 August 2022