Articles
Digesting the Research- How do fruit and veg affect our digestive system?
0 Digesting the Research- How do fruit and veg affect our digestive system? Every cell in our body requires fuel to function. When we eat food, we get energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins – these are called macronutrients. On top of that, food, especially fruit and veg, have a number of other […]
9 November 2021
Generating bioplastics using haemoglobin from blood
0 Generating bioplastics using haemoglobin from blood On “10 Things to Know About … Blood”, airing tonight, Monday, 8 November, on RTÉ One Television at 8:30pm, presenter Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin will meet Teagasc Researchers, Dr Anne Maria Mullen and Dr Carlos Alvarez, who have developed a method to generate bioplastics using haemoglobin from […]
8 November 2021
Agriculture Climate Targets Challenging but Achievable
0 Agriculture Climate Targets Challenging but Achievable Teagasc is committed to continue its research and advisory programme supporting farmers to meet the reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions set in the Government’s Climate Action Plan. Many farmers have already commenced the journey of reducing emissions from their farming activities, by implementing the proven […]
7 November 2021
Supplementation milk for piglets
0 Supplementation milk for piglets Louise Clarke, Teagasc Pig Development Officer, discusses the uses, benefits and best practice of milk supplementation for piglets. In 2020 the average number of piglets born alive per litter reached 14.26. The born alive has increased by 3 piglets in the last 15 years. However, with larger litter […]
6 November 2021
Getting winter ready- What do I need to know?
0 Getting winter ready- What do I need to know? ‘Getting Winter Ready’ is a three-part series on the Beef Edge podcast focusing on nutrition, health and housing. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist and podcast host combines the information from the first two of these podcasts, on nutrition and health of beef animals […]
3 November 2021
Getting Ready for Winter Housing
0 Getting Ready for Winter Housing A fine autumn has resulted in increased grass growth and good grazing conditions on farms. However, with the recent change in weather the focus has now turned to housing for the winter. Aoife Forde, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare has a few key points on housing here 1. […]
2 November 2021
Feed plan for winter milk herds
0 Feed plan for winter milk herds Creating a winter feed plan that delivers the best economic return has always been well debated but never more than now given the 20% increase in concentrate costs in the last number of months. James Dunne, Dairy Specialist, Teagasc Ballyhaise has advice on feeding the freshly […]
1 November 2021
Halloween – What do you know?
Halloween – What do you know? With Halloween upon us, Teagasc Daily asks the question: What do you know about pumpkins, bats and turnips? On Oíche Shamhna (Halloween night) long before pumpkin carving, the humble turnip was traditionally carved out. And hear what Éanna Ní Lamhna has to say on bats on […]
31 October 2021
Get to Know Your Soil Fertility
Get to Know Your Soil Fertility It is well known that grass is the cheapest source of feed on our farms. It is up to 3 times cheaper than silage and up to 5 times cheaper than concentrates. Advisor Patricia Lynch gives information on the importance of soil sampling to optimise grassland […]
30 October 2021
Breeding to develop Ash genotypes tolerant to dieback disease
Breeding to develop Ash genotypes tolerant to dieback disease The European common ash is one of our most important native broadleaf tree species. In Teagasc, an ash-breeding programme to develop dieback tolerant genotypes started in 2015. Dr. Dheeraj Rathore, Teagasc Forestry Researcher has more information. The European common ash (Fraxinus excelsior; Irish: […]
29 October 2021