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Participants sought for Citizen Science Project on soil health
Participants sought for Citizen Science Project on soil health Teagasc and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre have launched GroundTruth, an innovative citizen science project, facilitated by Research Ireland. The project, which is co-funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and the Department of Education, aims to improve […]
14 April 2025
Pre-breeding: A stitch in time saves nine
Pre-breeding: A stitch in time saves nine Investing time identifying problem cows and dealing with them early will pay dividends, writes Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs who offers tips and advice on tightening the calving spread with breeding fast approaching. Seasonal calving depends on compact calving to match demand with supply. The […]
14 April 2025
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators Applications are now invited for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Innovation Programme (FAST-IP), which begins in September. Twelve places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme, aimed at mid-career professionals. This programme provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme and […]
13 April 2025
Dairygold-Teagasc partnership helps over 1,000 farmers improve sustainability
Dairygold-Teagasc partnership helps over 1,000 farmers improve sustainability Over 1,000 farmers have already participated in one-to-one consultations as part of a Dairygold and Teagasc partnership, helping them to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing farm sustainability. A key initiative of the Dairygold Grassroots Sustainability Programme, farmers receive tailored advice on improving their […]
13 April 2025
New guidelines on riparian buffer zones
New guidelines on riparian buffer zones Riparian buffer zones, which are strips of land along watercourses, play a vital role in mitigating the impact of agricultural activities on water quality. Despite their importance, these measures have sometimes been installed without sufficient attention to the principle of the ‘right measure’ in the ‘right […]
12 April 2025
Herd nutrition notes for April
Herd nutrition notes for April March 2025 was excellent in terms of getting cows to grass and utilising swards. However, allocating sufficient grass in April can be a significant pinch point for maintaining herd performance and body condition. Managing the transition to the second grazing rotation, milking platform stocking rate/closing area for […]
12 April 2025
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course Do you want to understand the factors affecting ruminant digestion? The Teagasc Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition gives you the tools to make effective feeding decisions. The Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition helps you build a strong foundation in ruminant digestion and nutrition. […]
12 April 2025
Don’t miss Talking Timber 2025
Don’t miss Talking Timber 2025 Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event returns, taking place in Sligo, next Tuesday, April 15, with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response. Tom Houlihan tells us more. This event, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Forest Industries Ireland, will […]
11 April 2025
Post-storm timber harvesting demos provide guidance to impacted forest owners
Post-storm timber harvesting demos provide guidance to impacted forest owners Over 250 forest owners attended recent Teagasc demonstrations which provided guidance on managing forestry storm damage. An estimated 24,000 hectares of forests were felled by Storm Eoywn, with half of the forests owned by farmers and private landowners. With the most severe […]
11 April 2025
Grass 10 Grazing Report with Oisin Gallen Co. Donegal
Grass 10 Grazing Report with Oisin Gallen Co. Donegal On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy gets a grazing update from Oisin Gallen, Co. Donegal, he also discusses beginning the 2nd rotation and has information on upcoming reseeding events countrywide. Grazing conditions across Ireland are excellent this week, with grass […]
11 April 2025