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Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Young Breeders crowned World Champions
Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Young Breeders crowned World Champions The Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team were crowned World Champions at the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses International Young Breeders World Championships in Ermelo, Holland July 7-9 2022. Main photo above: Colin Doyle; Philip Scott, Barnfield Equestrian; Shane Donohoe; Maria […]
13 July 2022
Meet Signpost dairy farmer Jimmy Cotter
Meet Signpost dairy farmer Jimmy Cotter West Cork dairy farmer Jimmy Cotter is a Teagasc Signpost programme farmer. These farmers are leading the way to reducing GHG emissions on their farms along with improving water quality, biodiversity and increasing profit margins from farming. Teagasc dairy advisor Grainne Hurley has farm details Jimmy […]
12 July 2022
Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day
Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day We are delighted to invite all dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders to Ballyhaise’22, on Wednesday 13 July at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. “Futureproofing Irish Dairying” is the theme of this event. Find out more about what you can expect to see in the video here […]
12 July 2022
How to check if your worm dose is effective
How to check if your worm dose is effective Given the widespread issue of anthelmintic resistance and the need for good worm control it is important to check drench efficacy and to use a wormer that kills all the worms. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher at Grange, Co. Meath, describes how this can […]
12 July 2022
Getting dairy replacement heifer weights back on track
Getting dairy replacement heifer weights back on track Do you know the weights of your dairy weanling and yearling heifers? Knowing the weights of your replacement dairy animals and reaching target weights on time is critical for successful calving at two years of age. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc dairy specialist has the advice […]
11 July 2022
Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants 2022/2023
Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants 2022/2023 The 2022/2023 Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant Scheme is now open. Teagasc student maintenance grants are paid through Teagasc and the grant scheme is managed by Teagasc. The closing date for applications is Friday 30th September 2022. See more details on how to apply here The Teagasc Authority […]
11 July 2022
Gaseous nitrogen losses in agricultural sources and mitigation
Gaseous nitrogen losses in agricultural sources and mitigation Agricultural emissions to air are divided into two main categories – greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on climate change and agriculture contributes 36% of our national emissions. Agriculture will need to reduce emissions by 22% and 30% by […]
10 July 2022
Growing wild – Honeysuckle and Foxglove
Growing wild – Honeysuckle and Foxglove Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about Honeysuckle (or Woodbine) and Foxglove Honeysuckle or Woodbine Look out for honeysuckle, also called woodbine, […]
10 July 2022
High quality silage: a must for beef production systems
0 High quality silage: a must for beef production systems When compared to grazed grass, grass silage it is quite expensive to produce, usually twice the cost per tonne DM. When taken as part of an integrated grazing system it is good value compared to concentrates and alternative forages. Grass silage typically makes […]
9 July 2022
Ash propagation methods for future restoration strategies – workshop report
0 Ash propagation methods for future restoration strategies – workshop report Teagasc, in collaboration with Skogforsk, Sweden, were delighted to co-host a two-day workshop focused on ‘the propagation of Ash plant material tolerant to the dieback disease’ at the Ashtown Research Centre on 14th – 15th June, 2022. Dr Dheeraj Rathore provides some […]
9 July 2022