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Growing Maize Silage Considerations
Growing Maize Silage Considerations Eighty percent of maize in Ireland is grown specifically for the production of maize silage and can be used as a winter feed in both dairy and beef production systems. While grass is the most popular winter feed, Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor outlines why maize silage might be […]
21 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
Talking Timber 2021 The Business of Forestry / how to sell timber
Talking Timber 2021 The Business of Forestry / how to sell timber Talking Timber, the annual Teagasc timber marketing event to support forest owners in harvesting their conifer forests is in its 9th year. The main theme is “The Business of Forestry / How to Sell Timber”. This live ‘Virtual Talking Timber’ […]
21 May 2021
“Bee kind” farming
“Bee kind” farming Today is #WorldBeeDay and Teagasc encourages farmers to adopt “Bee kind” farming, to look at ways of improving habitats and enhance biodiversity to support wild bees on Irish farmland. In Ireland there are 77 solitary bee species, 21 bumble bee species and 1 honey bee species. Did you know […]
20 May 2021
Teagasc Appoint new Biodiversity Researcher
Teagasc Appoint new Biodiversity Researcher Teagasc has announced the appointment of Dr Stephanie Maher as a new permanent biodiversity researcher based in the Teagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, County Wexford. Stephanie Maher is an ecologist with a broad interest in the ecology and management of agricultural systems for biodiversity. Prior to […]
20 May 2021
Launch of The Signpost Programme
Launch of The Signpost Programme The Signpost Programme was launched on Tuesday, 18 May. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen Carroll, the online webinar demonstrated how the new Teagasc led collaborative programme will support Irish farmers in reducing emissions from agriculture. Catch up on all the highlights here The […]
18 May 2021
Precision Livestock Farming for Sheep – have your say
Precision Livestock Farming for Sheep – have your say A multinational team of researchers have been awarded funding from the EU Horizon 2020 network to share knowledge and improve uptake of new digital technologies which will help to increase the efficiency and sustainability of sheep and goat (small ruminant) farming systems in […]
18 May 2021
Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team
Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team The new Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action, will be launched tomorrow Tuesday, 18 May. Today we meet the Signpost Programme team who will work with farmers, and the partner organisations to prompt climate action by all Irish farmers. Dr Tom O’Dwyer was appointed as Head […]
17 May 2021
Delaying silage cutting date will have negative effects on silage quality & quantity for dairying
Delaying silage cutting date will have negative effects on silage quality & quantity for dairying Grass silage makes up about a quarter of the annual feed budget on the average dairy farm. With below average growth rates in late April/early May, James Dunne, Dairy Specialist Ballyhaise, answers the common question: “should silage […]
17 May 2021
The Teagasc Signpost Programme Launch
The Teagasc Signpost Programme Launch The official launch of The Teagasc Signpost Programme, a collaborative programme to lead climate action by Irish farmers and their transition towards more sustainable farming systems. Join us on Tuesday, 18 May at 10am for the official launch of The Teagasc Signpost Programme. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen […]
16 May 2021