Articles
Autumn Grazing Management
Autumn Grazing Management Grass growth in Ireland is highly seasonal with little growth from November to February. Michael Egan and Deirdre Hennessy take us through some of the key points with regard to autumn grazing management. Irish grassland farmers must make careful decisions on grass allocation in autumn and spring to optimise […]
21 September 2022
Calving heifers at two years of age
Calving heifers at two years of age Beef Specialist Martina Harrington gives advice on producing beef sustainably. From ICBF figures we can see only 23% of heifers are calved between 22 – 26 months of age, a very low figure. The majority are calving > 30 months. This is despite the advantages […]
21 September 2022
Teagasc Dairy Fodder Survey September 2022
Teagasc Dairy Fodder Survey September 2022 Teagasc have completed an updated fodder survey based on 570 dairy clients nationally. This follows a similar exercise completed in early summer, when an average surplus of 119% was reported and 12% of dairy farmers were projected to be at risk of feed shortage. Regional differences […]
21 September 2022
White Clover and reducing chemical fertiliser usage
White Clover and reducing chemical fertiliser usage Researcher Michael Egan tells us why clover has an important role to play in reducing chemical fertiliser usage on grassland farms in Ireland. There is also advice on establishing a white clover sward. Recent research in Teagasc Moorepark has shown: increases in milk of +30 […]
21 September 2022
FEARGA Red Clover wins Sustainable Agriculture Award
FEARGA Red Clover wins Sustainable Agriculture Award FEARGA Red Clover has won the 2022 Sustainable Agriculture Award at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena hosted at this years World Ploughing Championships, in Ratheniska, County Laois. FEARGA is Ireland’s first bred Red Clover variety, developed by the Teagasc Forage Breeding Programme based at Teagasc […]
21 September 2022
Organic Farming – is it an option?
Organic Farming – is it an option? Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist, talks us through the considerations when making the transition to organic farming. Organic production is defined as “an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural […]
21 September 2022
Reducing fertiliser N use to reduce GHG emissions and save costs
Reducing fertiliser N use to reduce GHG emissions and save costs Mark Plunkett and Tom O’Dwyer tell us how Teagasc can help you to identify opportunities to reduce GHG emissions on your farm. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Advisor caught up with Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Teagasc to get an […]
20 September 2022
Farming with the environment through ACRES
Farming with the environment through ACRES Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, tells us that helping the environment alongside food production on farms is the theme on the Teagasc environment stands at the Ploughing Championships this year, and ACRES can help. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Advisor caught up with Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside […]
20 September 2022
Details on farm performance for 2021
Details on farm performance for 2021 Final results of the 2021 National Farm Survey have been released by Teagasc economists. Enterprise Factsheets providing detailed information on production costs and farm technical performance are also published. Results indicate that the average family farm income rose by 27% in Ireland in 2021 Increase in […]
20 September 2022
Over 4,500 Farm Accidents occur annually
Over 4,500 Farm Accidents occur annually New data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) has revealed that that there were 4,523 accidents on Irish farms. The survey was conducted in 2021 and relates to year 2020. Over 88% of these farm accidents involved the farm operator, with a further 11% relating […]
20 September 2022