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Martyna Lagoda, PhD Student Pig Development Department
Martyna Lagoda, PhD Student Pig Development Department In this video, Postgraduate student Martyna Lagoda, Teagasc Pig Development Department tells us about her research project, which is looking at the implications of chronic stress for sow reproductive performance, welfare, and offspring resilience. This is one of a series of 11 videos of PDD […]
18 March 2022
St Patrick was Ireland’s first environmentalist, say scientists
St Patrick was Ireland’s first environmentalist, say scientists As Ireland and various parts of the world prepare to go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17th, leading agri-food scientists have credited Ireland’s patron saint with being one of the world’s first environmentalists Symbol from the past points to a greener […]
17 March 2022
Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí
Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí I rith Seactain na Gaeilge seo tá Teagasc Daily ag foilsiú ailt as gaeilge ó foireann Teagasc. Tá an dara ailt seo scríofa ag David Trant, comhairleoir, Teagasc Co. Ciarraí faoi Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí. Bain taitneamh as agus Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh ón Ríocht Tá go leoir feirméoirí […]
17 March 2022
Tillage Update 17th March 2022
Tillage Update 17th March 2022 In this week’s Tillage Update Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Crops Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist, has advice on the first fertiliser application to winter cereals, slurry application and trace elements. Mark also advises maintaining a soil pH of 6.5 for spring cereal crop production. Winter crop growth on […]
17 March 2022
Filleadh ar an saol tar éis Covid
Filleadh ar an saol tar éis Covid I rith Seachtain na Gaeilge seo tá Teagasc Daily ag foilsiú ailt as gaeilge ó foireann Teagasc. Tá an céad ailt seo scríofa ag Seosamh O’Deá, múinteoir i gColáiste Chill Daltún, faoi Filleadh ar an saol tar éis Covid sa choláiste. Tar éis bliain go […]
16 March 2022
BEEP S – Time to Apply
BEEP S – Time to Apply This week sees the launch of the 2022 BEEP S. With calving and lambing it is a busy time on farms and the admin side of the house can often get neglected. So make a note to log on to your agfood.ie account and consider applying […]
16 March 2022
Managing the flock to prevent Grass Tetany
Managing the flock to prevent Grass Tetany Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, discusses one of the most common causes of death in ewes post turnout, Hypomagnesaemia or Grass Tetany as it is more commonly known. It is caused by low magnesium (Mg) levels in the blood and if not detected early and […]
15 March 2022
Now is not the time to skimp on fertiliser
Now is not the time to skimp on fertiliser The rapid rise in fertiliser price, particularly for fertiliser N, is causing some farmers especially those stocked at lower levels to question the economics of spreading Nitrogen this year. George Ramsbottom Dairy Specialist advises farmers to fertilise to maximise grass growth in April/ […]
14 March 2022
The impact of the Ukraine war on Jim McCarthy’s Farming Business in Romania
The impact of the Ukraine war on Jim McCarthy’s Farming Business in Romania On the Teagasc Tillage Edge podcast, Irish farmer Jim McCarthy, gives his insights into the effects of the Ukraine war on his business in Romania and how his business is involved in helping the refugees who are fleeing from […]
14 March 2022
Hedging Your Bets!
Hedging Your Bets! Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare discusses the legacy of a hedge here as she makes connections with Cheltenham, and the numerous benefits of a hedge. She also reminds farmers of REAP planting date commitments this March. Hedgehunter, the Irish bred National Hunt horse won the Aintree Grand […]
13 March 2022