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Alex McCarthy Signpost dairy farmer on reducing emissions
Alex McCarthy Signpost dairy farmer on reducing emissions This month we meet farmers that are engaging with their carbon footprint figure. Tom O’Connor, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, joins dairy farmer Alex McCarthy in Co. Limerick, to analyse the results of his recent Bord Bia audit and suitable actions he can take to reduce […]
19 November 2021
2021 Harvest estimated at 2.32 million tonnes
2021 Harvest estimated at 2.32 million tonnes The 2021 harvest report published by Teagasc estimates that the production of cereals was 2.32 million tonnes in 2021. This represents an increase of 407,000 tonnes (21%) from harvest 2020. Get the details here Total cereal area increased by 3.1% on 2020 There was a […]
19 November 2021
Leaving a legacy – the many rewards of good forest management
Leaving a legacy – the many rewards of good forest management Peter Reid is a forest owner near Clane, Co. Kildare, who has developed a beautiful oak forest for himself and future generations to enjoy. Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer says there has been increased interest in the planting of more […]
19 November 2021
Meet Nicole – an ISH young breeder
Meet Nicole – an ISH young breeder Nicole Groyer grew up in Naul, North Co. Dublin surrounded by animals and horses on her grandfather’s farm. Her interest in horses began from an early age when her mother took Nicole to local agricultural shows, hunts and annually visited the RDS Dublin Horse Show. […]
19 November 2021
Shiv Vasa, PhD Student Pig Development Dept
Shiv Vasa, PhD Student Pig Development Dept In this video Shiv Vasa, PhD Student with the Teagasc Pig Development Department explains his work on improving the survival and growth of piglets from large litters through manipulation of colostrum and milk, and provision of supplemental milk. This is one of a series of […]
19 November 2021
Are you considering converting to Organic Farming?
Are you considering converting to Organic Farming? The Teagasc Organic Specialists are hosting a series of Autumn organic webinars covering various technical aspects of organic farming. The third webinar in the series, on Wednesday, 24 November at 7:30pm focuses on considering converting to Organic Farming. Two farmers talk about their experiences The third […]
18 November 2021
Cover crops update from Signpost Tillage Farmer Vincent Macken
Cover crops update from Signpost Tillage Farmer Vincent Macken See this video update on cover crops from Co. Meath Signpost Tillage Farmer, Vincent Macken. Vincent uses cover crops of Phacelia, Tillage Radish and Mustard mainly as a soil conditioner prior to sowing winter and spring crops, as Shane Kennedy, Teagasc advisor outlines. […]
18 November 2021
Fluke Control – Product Choice and Timing Critical
Fluke Control – Product Choice and Timing Critical As we move into the winter months and cattle come into the shed apart from the obvious hike ration costs our thoughts should turn to Fluke control. Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist has more guidance on choosing the right product to use at the […]
17 November 2021
Clean Livestock policy – Sheep
Clean Livestock policy – Sheep Presenting lambs clean at the abattoir becomes more challenging as the year progresses particularly for those finishing outdoors as weather conditions deteriorate. Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist discusses the Clean Livestock Policy for sheep Even for those finishing indoors it can prove problematic if steps aren’t taken […]
17 November 2021
How to eat and exercise your way to healthy ageing
How to eat and exercise your way to healthy ageing Many of us first think about healthy ageing the day we turn 65, but age-related changes in our bodies start long before that. This article by Teagasc Researchers Caoileann Murphy and Sinéad McCarthy, first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm recently You can now […]
16 November 2021