Articles

Planning for the calving season: Cheap solutions to common issues

0 Planning for the calving season: Cheap solutions to common issues Currently dairy farmers all over the country will be starting or preparing for a busy calving season. Nicholas McKenna, Teagasc Dairy Specialist outlines solutions to two problems which may occur during calving – not enough space to calve cows and not enough […]
4 January 2021

2027 Sectoral Road Map: Horticulture

2027 Sectoral Road Map: Horticulture A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Horticulture was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Technical performance; Research & technology transfer actions and Comment. A new series […]
27 December 2020

Planning for calving: peak calf numbers and accommodation

Planning for calving: peak calf numbers and accommodation As we move towards 2021 dairy farmers begin to turn their attention from drying off cows to calving them. An aspect of the calving season that may get overlooked is ensuring that you have enough calf space and accommodation to meet peak demand. Nicholas […]
21 December 2020

2027 Sectoral Road Map: Food

2027 Sectoral Road Map: Food A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Food was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Shape & size of sector at present and in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Research & technology transfer actions; Some initiatives underway; Outcome of […]
20 December 2020

What type of feed system is best for my pig farm?

What type of feed system is best for my pig farm? This infographic takes you through the process of deciding which type of feed system is most suitable for your pig farm, and how to improve feed efficiency on your current system. This infographic was developed as part of the WetFeed Project which looked […]
19 December 2020

2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs

2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Pigs was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Technical performance indicators; Research & technology transfer actions and Comment. A new […]
18 December 2020

Seaweeds for foods and feeds

0 Seaweeds for foods and feeds Seaweeds grow in all of the Earth’s coastal climatic zones and have numerous colours, shapes and uses. Although consumed widely in Japan as an important dietary source of fibre and vitamins; in the Western hemisphere, they are overlooked as a nutrition source. Maria Hayes, Food Researcher explains […]
3 December 2020

Insects as Food

0 Insects as Food Considering increasing global population and increasing demand for proteins, the current food production system cannot be sufficient to meet this demand. And so, emerging protein sources need to be considered and evaluated. Carlos Álvarez García Food Researcher tells of the promise of edible insects Edible Insects Edible insects are […]
1 December 2020

The soil microbiome and soil health

0 The soil microbiome and soil health Soils are very important for all life on earth. Everyone understands that soils provide food, as plants and animals grow and develop from the nutrients they contain. However, there are some less obvious functions of soil and Aoife Duff Teagasc Soils Researcher details these here Image […]
1 December 2020

New findings in ash dieback research by Teagasc

New findings in ash dieback research by Teagasc Ash dieback is an invasive disease that is causing great damage to ash trees in Ireland and is likely to continue doing so in the following decades. Dr Miguel Nemesio-Gorriz, Research Officer, Teagasc Forestry discusses the findings of three studies carried out by Teagasc […]
20 November 2020