Articles
Understanding the genetic blueprint of the grain aphid
Understanding the genetic blueprint of the grain aphid By unravelling the DNA sequence of the English grain aphid, Teagasc is providing novel insights that support research into insecticide resistance and mechanisms of viral transmission. Teagasc researchers Stephen Byrne, Maximilian Schughart and Louise McNamara explain English grain aphids are the ultimate crop pest, […]
23 August 2022
Recycled Astro turf on farm roadways
Recycled Astro turf on farm roadways Increasingly we see dairy farmers using recycled astro-turf from all weather sports pitches or hockey pitches on their farm roadways to improve the top surface on the road, increase cow flow and reduce lameness. Dairy specialist Patrick Gowing advises on key things to be considered Farmers […]
22 August 2022
Climate Change Actions and Biodiversity on Newford Farm
Climate Change Actions and Biodiversity on Newford Farm Along with most farms in the country the Newford farm is putting increasing emphasis on climate actions and biodiversity. Here Michael Fagan gives an update on some of the measures currently being implemented. Newford Farm is working on enhancing the level of biodiversity on […]
22 August 2022
What do we know about the environmental footprint of local and imported fruit and vegetables?
What do we know about the environmental footprint of local and imported fruit and vegetables? With increasingly sophisticated diets and demand for value, locally produced food no longer meets all of our food requirements. Imported food makes up a large proportion of the food we eat. Lael Walsh & Loren Lane, Horticulture […]
22 August 2022
Weighing your beef cattle
Weighing your beef cattle Cattle across the country are out grazing now since the spring and gaining sufficient levels of liveweight gain. Do you know your cattle weights? Here, Niall Kerins, Teagasc Advisor, Kilrush, Co. Clare lists the benefits that weighing your cattle can bring to you on your farm. Young beef […]
21 August 2022
Contract Rearing of Replacement Heifers
Contract Rearing of Replacement Heifers What is contract rearing? What makes contract rearing attractive to dairy farmers? What makes contract rearing attractive to rearers? What information is available? Get all the answers here and at our upcoming open days starting on 1st September at 11am in Golden Co. Tipperary What is contract […]
21 August 2022
Growing Wild – Bird’s foot trefoil and Knapweed
Growing Wild – Bird’s foot trefoil and Knapweed Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about Bird’s foot trefoil and Common or black knapweed Bird’s foot trefoil […]
21 August 2022
Water Quality – Phosphorus & ACRES
Water Quality – Phosphorus & ACRES The protection of water quality from nutrient, sediment & pesticide losses and achieving ‘Good Status’ for all waters in Ireland is a key national goal. Since 2018, The Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Service (ASSAP) is providing advice. Ivan Kelly, Teagasc Athenry Advisor has more The […]
20 August 2022
Benefits of eco-therapy
Benefits of eco-therapy Eco and forest therapies are practices that support every aspect of our wellbeing. The health benefits attributed to forest therapy include boosted immune function, improved cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress. Forestry Development Officer Michael Somers explains more Farmers have demanding jobs and face challenges compounded by economic […]
19 August 2022
You are what you eat
You are what you eat The statement ‘You are what you eat’ is well-known in food science. It refers directly to the bioactive compounds that we ingest when we eat healthy foods, and how much of them our bodies absorb. Teagasc researchers Talita Aline Comunian and André Brodkorb with EU research colleagues […]
19 August 2022