Articles
Over-sowing white clover in sheep swards
Over-sowing white clover in sheep swards White clover has the potential to reduce the amount of chemical nitrogen fertiliser required for grass production and also has been shown to improve lamb performance when included in grazing swards. Philip Creighton, Teagasc Researcher, Athenry discusses over-sowing white clover in sheep swards While incorporating clover […]
19 April 2022
Cow selection for 2022 breeding season
Cow selection for 2022 breeding season Each year bull selection is discussed at good lengths & rightly so, but what about cow selection? The genetic potential of an animal initially comes from the average of both sire & dam figures. Dairy Specialist Martina Gormley has advice on cow selection. Both bull and […]
18 April 2022
Tillage and Biodiversity Photo Competition
Tillage and Biodiversity Photo Competition Teagasc and Tillage Industry Ireland have launched a photo competition to highlight the contribution of the Irish tillage sector to biodiversity in our countryside. Biodiversity has always been important but its importance is increasingly being recognised. The importance of biodiversity is increasingly being recognised, not least because […]
17 April 2022
Clover
Clover With input costs increasing in 2022, this is an important year for grassland farmers to renew their emphasis on clover establishment, but combine this with improved grazing management. Teagasc Advisor Joanne Masterson has some advice on establishing and managing clover White clover is the most commonly sown legume species in grassland. […]
16 April 2022
The importance of selecting for vigour when growing hardwoods
The importance of selecting for vigour when growing hardwoods Broadleaf woodlands are a very important resource for our local environment and rural communities. Broadleaf woodlands can also produce valuable hardwood timber, ranging from firewood to high quality furniture grade. Forestry Development Officer Jonathan Spazzi gives advice on growing broadleaves. There is no […]
15 April 2022
Roberta Maria D’Alessio PhD Student Pig Development Department
Roberta Maria D’Alessio PhD Student Pig Development Department One in the series of videos from our PhD students in the Pig Development Department. Roberta Maria D’Alessio study is focussed on the animal welfare issue of tail biting. In the video below Roberta describes the process she is going through for her research […]
15 April 2022
Pat and Sean Kelly – EBI Report
Pat and Sean Kelly – EBI Report Today’s Dairy Breeding focus is on the EBI Report. Dairy Advisor Padraig Costigan goes through some of the important figures on this farm which has one of the best EBIs in the country. The EBI report is key to establishing the genetic merit of a […]
14 April 2022
How will calving heifers at two years benefits you both economically and environmentally?
How will calving heifers at two years benefits you both economically and environmentally? The landscape of beef farming is changing rapidly. Moving from talking solely about increasing output from a profitability point of view to also discussing how we can produce beef more sustainably. Beef Specialist Martina Harrington gives advice on producing […]
14 April 2022
Tillage Update April 14th 2022
Tillage Update April 14th 2022 Over the last number of weeks, the planting of spring crops has progressed very well with very good weather and seedbed conditions. Many crops are emerging to fully emerged as soil temperatures are quite good. Mark Plunkett Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist, has advice on planting. Spring […]
14 April 2022
Pat and Sean Kelly – Cows with different milk sub-indexes and Heat Behaviour
Pat and Sean Kelly – Cows with different milk sub-indexes and Heat Behaviour The breeding focus for today is on cows with different milk sub-index and what this means in terms of income. Dairy Specialist George Ramsbottom gives more information. Heat behaviour and time of AI is the topic covered by Stuart […]
13 April 2022