Articles
Earlier Finishing in Practice
Earlier Finishing in Practice Climate commitments through the Climate Action Plan are set to have a fundamental policy impact on beef production over the coming decades. Colm Kelly, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinasloe answers common questions about finishing cattle earlier and the challenges he has encountered. Above Image: Results of individual bullock bred […]
22 November 2021
Newly funded project to investigate the use of phage to treat infections in pigs
Newly funded project to investigate the use of phage to treat infections in pigs PhageSUAS- “Improved Pig Health through the Novel Application of SynBio in Phage Therapy” is a newly funded project led by Teagasc’s Dr John Kenny, with partners at University College Cork, Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Madison-Wisconsin. […]
22 November 2021
Florence Viard, PhD Student Pig Development Dept
Florence Viard, PhD Student Pig Development Dept In this video, one of 11 videos of PDD students, Florence Viard, PhD Student with the Teagasc Pig Development Department details her project which investigates different strategies in liquid feeding system to improve the feed efficiency of the growing finishing pigs and reduce feed wastage. […]
22 November 2021
John Barry Signpost beef farmer on reducing emissions
John Barry Signpost beef farmer on reducing emissions This month we meet farmers that are engaging with their carbon footprint figure. Michael Daly, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, joins suckler farmer John Barry in Co. Tipperary, to analyse the results of his audit report from Bord Bia and suitable actions he can take to […]
20 November 2021
Sheep Welfare Scheme
Sheep Welfare Scheme The ‘Sheep Welfare Scheme’ was introduced to contribute to animal and health welfare and also provided a much needed boost on the income side for farmers. Eamon Patten, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses the scheme and requirements for inspections and record keeping. The good news is that it is likely […]
20 November 2021
Alex McCarthy Signpost dairy farmer on reducing emissions
Alex McCarthy Signpost dairy farmer on reducing emissions This month we meet farmers that are engaging with their carbon footprint figure. Tom O’Connor, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, joins dairy farmer Alex McCarthy in Co. Limerick, to analyse the results of his recent Bord Bia audit and suitable actions he can take to reduce […]
19 November 2021
2021 Harvest estimated at 2.32 million tonnes
2021 Harvest estimated at 2.32 million tonnes The 2021 harvest report published by Teagasc estimates that the production of cereals was 2.32 million tonnes in 2021. This represents an increase of 407,000 tonnes (21%) from harvest 2020. Get the details here Total cereal area increased by 3.1% on 2020 There was a […]
19 November 2021
Leaving a legacy – the many rewards of good forest management
Leaving a legacy – the many rewards of good forest management Peter Reid is a forest owner near Clane, Co. Kildare, who has developed a beautiful oak forest for himself and future generations to enjoy. Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer says there has been increased interest in the planting of more […]
19 November 2021
Meet Nicole – an ISH young breeder
Meet Nicole – an ISH young breeder Nicole Groyer grew up in Naul, North Co. Dublin surrounded by animals and horses on her grandfather’s farm. Her interest in horses began from an early age when her mother took Nicole to local agricultural shows, hunts and annually visited the RDS Dublin Horse Show. […]
19 November 2021
Shiv Vasa, PhD Student Pig Development Dept
Shiv Vasa, PhD Student Pig Development Dept In this video Shiv Vasa, PhD Student with the Teagasc Pig Development Department explains his work on improving the survival and growth of piglets from large litters through manipulation of colostrum and milk, and provision of supplemental milk. This is one of a series of […]
19 November 2021