Articles
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
Farm Business Options – Farm Diversification in Germany’s Black Forest Region
Farm Business Options – Farm Diversification in Germany’s Black Forest Region Hannelore Green, an Agricultural Advisor from the Landratsamt Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald joined Barry Caslin, Teagasc on a recent Farm Business Options webinar to discuss farm diversification and tourism in Germany’s Black Forest Region. Hannelore outlined the developments within this Region and her work as […]
16 May 2021
Farming Tips for May
Farming Tips for May Emma Sherlock, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, Clonakilty Advisory picks out a few key management actions farmers should be taking on during the month of May. These include care of the replacement heifer & breeding targets, farm safety at silage making, grass & fertiliser update and flock health Replacement Heifers […]
15 May 2021
Lockdown changed Irish shopping and cooking behaviour
Lockdown changed Irish shopping and cooking behaviour Are you a ‘Covid coper’ or a ‘restless restrictor’ ? Early 2020 lockdown boosted confidence in cooking and preparing healthier meals, and could offer teachable moments to promote healthier eating long term, says new research involving Teagasc’ s Professor Maeve Henchion and Dr Sinead McCarthy […]
15 May 2021
Plan a Safe Silage Season in 2021
Plan a Safe Silage Season in 2021 The weather has been cold of late and that has delayed the silage season but as the season gets into ‘full swing’ attention to safety is critical at silage making. Plan a safe silage season is a key message from John McNamara and Francis Bligh, […]
14 May 2021
Ireland’s Trees: our heritage 10,000 years in the making
Ireland’s Trees: our heritage 10,000 years in the making Teagasc’s virtual forestry adviser, Ciara, tells the story of forests in Ireland – from the last Ice Age to the present day. A heritage, 10,000 years in the making…She describes the climate affect of forestry development, the decline in forestry as agriculture developed […]
14 May 2021
Teagasc Green Acres Virtual Farm Walk with Jarlath and Austin Ruane
Teagasc Green Acres Virtual Farm Walk with Jarlath and Austin Ruane On Thursday 13th May, Jarlath and Austin Ruane, farmer participants of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme hosted a virtual event from their farm in Claremorris, Co. Mayo through the use of social media and video. You can watch […]
13 May 2021
Beware of wild flower mixes as you might get more than you paid for
Beware of wild flower mixes as you might get more than you paid for The highly invasive Blackgrass weed was found in a commercial wildflower mixture that was grown in an experimental plot in Carlow. If this weed is widespread in mixtures which were planted on farms, schools, gardens, and amenity areas […]
13 May 2021
Why all the fuss about sulphur?
Why all the fuss about sulphur? Sulphur (S) is an important nutrient for grassland production, and is closely associated with nitrogen uptake and efficiency. If there is a sulphur deficiency present it will decrease the nitrogen use efficiency and reduce yield. Martina Harrington Beef Specialist outlines the importance of Sulphur As the […]
12 May 2021
Lambing Health Review
Lambing Health Review Lambing has finished on farms so now is a good time to look back and review how it went. It is important that farmers reflect on the positives and negatives, while it is fresh in their minds according to Colm Murray, Teagasc Advisor Athenry. A health review is as […]
12 May 2021