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Planning and priming our soils for the year ahead
Planning and priming our soils for the year ahead Over the last month weather conditions have reduced any opportunity in the fields to get some winter ploughing done. Soils are saturated. Wait until soils are dry enough before carrying out field operations such as ploughing, advises Mark Plunkett, Soil & Plant Nutrition […]
29 January 2021
Young farm forests – time for a winter check-up
Young farm forests – time for a winter check-up It’s been a long winter and it’s still not letting go. But with Spring around the corner and nature about to burst into life, now is the time to check the progress of your young farm forest, to see what might need attention […]
29 January 2021
Lambing: Lights-Camera-Action
Lambing: Lights-Camera-Action The lambing season is fast approaching for the midseason flock with most of the early lambing completed. Good preparation and planning will help in achieving a better outcome. Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe has some advice on how to be prepared and what facilities are required. About half of […]
28 January 2021
Consider planting a hedge this Spring
Consider planting a hedge this Spring Ever thought of planting a new hedge using native species of hedgerow to help improve biodiversity on farm? Planting can be done up to end of February while plants are dormant, to allow settling in time before growth starts. John Crowley, Beef & Sheep advisor Teagasc […]
27 January 2021
Farming for Water Quality
Farming for Water Quality The prohibited period when slurry, FYM and fertiliser spreading is not allowed to be spread will come to an end after the 31st January for all farms. Zone C: Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan & Monaghan, have the longest closed period. Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare talks on water […]
26 January 2021
The importance of Spring Grazing for Winter Milk Herds
The importance of Spring Grazing for Winter Milk Herds Winter milk herds require a spring grazing plan that will increase grazing days and pasture quality, is flexible to implement, and is tailored to the particular demands of that farm. James Dunne, Dairy Systems Specialist, Teagasc Ballyhaise, has important grazing management advice for […]
26 January 2021
Spring Grass on the Dairy Farm-The Sustainable & Profitable Way
Spring Grass on the Dairy Farm-The Sustainable & Profitable Way An extra profit of €250 or more per cow together with benefits for water and air quality is achievable on average Irish Dairy farms when a sensible spring fertiliser and grazing plan is followed. Tom Murphy, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare advises how […]
25 January 2021
Early lactation Once-A-Day milking
Early lactation Once-A-Day milking As we approach the busiest, most labour intensive, time of year for dairy farmers it’s a good idea to consider ways of reducing workload and labour demand. A great way to reduce workload is to implement Once-A-Day (OAD) milking for the first 4 weeks of calving, says Nicholas […]
25 January 2021
Diversification of forest management systems in Ireland – using “marteloscope” sites to educate on new approaches
Diversification of forest management systems in Ireland – using “marteloscope” sites to educate on new approaches With a large number of private forests approaching thinning stage, there’s now a greater need for owners to understand and control the thinning process, to realise the full value of their forests and promote a sustained […]
22 January 2021
Teagasc Forest Carbon Tool
Teagasc Forest Carbon Tool Forests play a major role in the capture & removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Teagasc’s Forest Carbon online tool is a user-friendly way for existing and potential forest owners to calculate how much carbon can be removed in woodlands and highlights the important role of harvested wood products. […]
22 January 2021