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Continuing the Sheep Farming journey
Continuing the Sheep Farming journey Trim farmer Peter McGuinness, who won the 2020 Sheep Grassland Farmer of the Year, and Edward Egan, Teagasc advisor Navan, Co Meath, review the lambing season and look forward to summer management. Peter McGuinness: 2020 Sheep Grassland Farmer of the Year Trim farmer Peter McGuinness, who won […]
25 May 2021
Teagasc appoints new Organic Specialist
Teagasc appoints new Organic Specialist Teagasc has appointed Joe Kelleher as Organic Farming Specialist and he commences the new role today, Monday, . He previously worked as a dairy advisor in the Limerick/Kerry advisory region. He joins Elaine Leavy as part of the national organic farming team in Teagasc Joe […]
24 May 2021
Contract rearing male calves
Contract rearing male calves Establishing a relationship based on trust and a good contract will benefit both owner and calf rearer. This is the advice of Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist speaking about Contract rearing male calves. Contract rearing in Sligo Farming near Enniscrone, Co Sligo, Peter Gilmartin traditionally sold steers […]
24 May 2021
“Oceans of Learning” with Teagasc Marine Research
“Oceans of Learning” with Teagasc Marine Research To help celebrate our new partnership with the Marine Institute and the launch of this year’s “Oceans of Learning” campaign we have created some resources about seaweed and other marine research being carried out in Teagasc. One of the last remaining patches of giant kelp […]
24 May 2021
Results of Teagasc Protected Urea trial finds no residues
Results of Teagasc Protected Urea trial finds no residues A new scientific paper was published in the past week with results from a trial on using protected Urea on the Teagasc farm at its Environment research centre, Johnstown castle. Irish farmers are being encouraged to switch from using CAN fertiliser to protected […]
23 May 2021
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Milk Production at Solohead Research Farm
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Milk Production at Solohead Research Farm Following rapid expansion there is an immense challenge to lower the environmental impact of dairy farming. At Solohead Research Farm we have designed and tested systems for lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of milk production. James Humphreys, Researcher has details […]
23 May 2021
Improvements in animal health, welfare and product quality
Improvements in animal health, welfare and product quality Join Teagasc researchers on three Research Insights Webinars where they will discuss strategies to improve animal welfare, reduce the use of antibiotics and anthelmintics and improve milk quality. Please note that you need to register for each webinar individually. Webinar 19 – Increasing the welfare […]
22 May 2021
Farmers are part of the solution – Biodiversity Day 2021
Farmers are part of the solution – Biodiversity Day 2021 Saturday May 22nd 2021 is International Biodiversity Day. The theme for this year is: ‘We’re part of the solution’. We’re all part of nature, so we must be part of the solution for biodiversity loss and climate change. What actions can farmers […]
22 May 2021
Unlocking Silage Potential
Unlocking Silage Potential Silage quality ranges from 58% – 78% dry matter digestibility (DMD) nationally, but the average is poor at 65% DMD. Having silage of high quality (70% DMD+) will ensure good daily liveweight gains and cuts down on meal costs. Gabriel Trayers Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Tuam advises on high DMD […]
22 May 2021
Demonstrating profitable calf-to-beef pathways
Demonstrating profitable calf-to-beef pathways Phase 2 of the Teagasc Green Acres Programme was launched to demonstrate best practice in calf to beef systems in order to maximise profitability. Now in year 3 with 12 commercially-operated farms enrolled, the changes implemented at farm level bear fruit. Sean Cummins, Green Acres Advisor outlines Now […]
21 May 2021