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Using pig slurry to save money makes more sense than ever
Using pig slurry to save money makes more sense than ever Pig slurry is now worth €48 per 1000 gallons. This double its normal value because fertiliser prices have never been so expensive. Using pig slurry can save you money – now more than ever before! Amy Quinn, Teagasc Pig Development Department […]
28 January 2022
The many benefits of our forests
The many benefits of our forests Ciara, Teagasc’s virtual forestry adviser highlights in this video some of the many and wide-ranging economic, environmental and social benefits our forests provide for us every day of our lives. Let’s consider the economic advantages… When new broadleaf, conifer and mixed forests are planted, government grants […]
28 January 2022
Calf Rearing & Computerised Feeding
Calf Rearing & Computerised Feeding Irrespective of the calf feeding system adopting good hygiene practices especially for young calves will reduce calf rearing problems. For good results computerised calf feeders need to be properly managed. Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist outlines in detail here The recent Teagasc/AHI Calfcare Webinar […]
27 January 2022
Dairy calf to beef – could it be an option for you?
Dairy calf to beef – could it be an option for you? Dairy calf to beef is a system that is gaining in popularity. Almost 60% of our beef produced came from the suckler herd 10-15 years ago with only 40% from the dairy herd. It’s now the reverse. Beef Specialist Alan […]
26 January 2022
Reducing Lamb Mortality with Hygiene
Reducing Lamb Mortality with Hygiene With lambing season approaching Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Programme, Teagasc, outlines various methods that can be implemented on your farm to create a more hygienic environment for lambing in the video here. Pre -lambing the environment of the womb is for the most part a safe, […]
25 January 2022
A successful Registered Farm Partnership in south Tipperary
A successful Registered Farm Partnership in south Tipperary Keeping the February 11 deadline in mind, Gordon Peppard Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, meets organic farmers Pat and Angela Mulrooney embarking on a successful Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) with their son Mark, in south Tipperary Photo above: Pat and Mark Mulrooney, organic farmers forming an […]
23 January 2022
Using modern technology to unearth a medieval town
Using modern technology to unearth a medieval town New technologies have allowed researchers to retrace Newtown in Co. Kilkenny without having to take a spade to the site. This article by Daniel O’Mahony, Teagasc Walsh Scholar & Jesko Zimmermann, Teagasc Cartographer first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm recently Newtown – medieval market town Little […]
23 January 2022
Practical considerations for the removal of Zinc Oxide Webinar
Practical considerations for the removal of Zinc Oxide Webinar The Pig Development Department (PDD) will hold a webinar on January 25th at 1pm. During this lunchtime event we will focus on the practical steps and considerations for producers in advance of the ban on Zinc Oxide. Register here. We are all very […]
22 January 2022
Big future for Future Beef
Big future for Future Beef Future Beef is the new Teagasc suckler beef demonstration farm programme. It consists of a network of 24 demonstration farms positioned right across the island supported by three experienced advisors. Martina Harrington Future Beef Programme Manager, tells us more in detail Key objectives of Future Beef Programme Create […]
21 January 2022
Plan spring fertiliser applications for tillage crops
Plan spring fertiliser applications for tillage crops Considering the cost of nitrogen in 2022, it’s a good year for farmers to look at ways to reduce nitrogen use on farm. There are a number of ways to reduce nitrogen use including; growing your own nitrogen (using legume crops), reduce nitrogen inputs and […]
21 January 2022