Articles
Investigating agroforestry uptake on Irish farms
Investigating agroforestry uptake on Irish farms Forestry cover is substantially lower than the European average in Ireland with current afforestation rates remaining low. Rachel Irwin, Teagasc Walsh Scholar investigates Increasing tree cover on Irish dairy and drystock farms: the main barriers and perceptions that impede agroforestry uptake. Agroforestry benefits fail to entice […]
21 January 2022
Big future for Future Beef
Big future for Future Beef Future Beef is the new Teagasc suckler beef demonstration farm programme. It consists of a network of 24 demonstration farms positioned right across the island supported by three experienced advisors. Martina Harrington Future Beef Programme Manager, tells us more in detail Key objectives of Future Beef Programme Create […]
21 January 2022
Plan spring fertiliser applications for tillage crops
Plan spring fertiliser applications for tillage crops Considering the cost of nitrogen in 2022, it’s a good year for farmers to look at ways to reduce nitrogen use on farm. There are a number of ways to reduce nitrogen use including; growing your own nitrogen (using legume crops), reduce nitrogen inputs and […]
21 January 2022
Juan Ortiz, PhD Student PDD
Juan Ortiz, PhD Student PDD In this one of 11 videos of PDD students, Juan Ortiz, PhD Student with the Teagasc Pig Development Department (PDD) describes the project he is working on investigating the effects of therapeutic ZnO on the microbiome, resistome & immune system of weaned piglets and strategies to face […]
21 January 2022
Time to move if forming a Registered Farm Partnership
Time to move if forming a Registered Farm Partnership Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) is an excellent arrangement to bring a young person into the family farm business without having to immediately sign over the land. Keep an eye on the February 11 deadline. Gordon Peppard Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist has key advice […]
20 January 2022
Teagasc & NUI Galway partner new BSc Agricultural Science degree in the West
Teagasc & NUI Galway partner new BSc Agricultural Science degree in the West 2021 saw the launch of a brand new BSc in Agricultural Science at the National University of Ireland Galway with a strong focus on Sustainable Agriculture. Teagasc and NUI Galway have announced a partnership to deliver on the huge […]
20 January 2022
Growing Grass Using Less Nitrogen Fertiliser
Growing Grass Using Less Nitrogen Fertiliser This Thursday at 7pm join John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O’Leary from PastureBase Ireland online, for advice on Getting the best response from what fertiliser you apply. David O’Leary, 2020 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year will talk about his system. Register […]
18 January 2022
Pre-lambing ewe flock health
Pre-lambing ewe flock health With scanning of March lambing flocks well underway Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Athenry looks at some of the main health issues to be addressed between scanning and lambing. As with many conditions affecting the ewe flock, prevention is generally better than cure. Clostridial/Pasteurella Vaccination Clostridial/ pasteurella diseases […]
18 January 2022
Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference
Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference The Teagasc Sheep Conference will take place virtually this year. On two evenings, Tuesday, 25 January and Thursday, 27 January, farmers can tune into a webinar between 8pm and 9pm when all the latest research from the Teagasc national sheep programme will be discussed. Teagasc Director, Professor Frank […]
18 January 2022
Aiming for success in market gardening
Aiming for success in market gardening John Mulhern, principal at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens profiles a student, Peter Kelleher, who is entering a second career in the fascinating world of horticulture. Peter Kelleher is a part-time student in the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture. He […]
18 January 2022