Articles
Upgrading an Old Milking Parlour
Upgrading an Old Milking Parlour Francis Quigley, Teagasc milking machine specialist, outlines what farmers should consider when upgrading a milking parlour in respect of location, collecting yard design, handling facilities, good cow flow & water systems. Advice for a 30-cow farmer with a 4-unit parlour considering upgrading a milking parlour to accommodate 100 […]
12 April 2021
What is a GPS Fertiliser Spreader?
What is a GPS Fertiliser Spreader? With the grant on GPS fertiliser spreaders now available to all TAMS applicants there is a lot of interest from farmers in making an investment in the new equipment. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery Specialist explains that a GPS controlled spreader is more than just a […]
11 April 2021
Target to make 75% DMD Silage this summer
Target to make 75% DMD Silage this summer Shane Devaney, Beef Advisor, Teagasc Longford, sets a target for all farmers to make 75% DMD Silage this summer. He has advice for those farming on heavy soils and he lists the benefits of making good quality silage here. It’s that time of year […]
11 April 2021
Environment Newsletter – April 2021
Environment Newsletter – April 2021 Get the latest information & advice from the Teagasc Environment team in this month’s newsletter. It includes: Dates for your diary; Mandatory derogation requirements from January 1, 2021; and Message from ASSAP: Is your silage storage fit for purpose?. View newsletter here: Environment Newsletter – April 2021 (PDF) In […]
10 April 2021
Spring Malting Barley Series – Nitrogen Rates and Timings
Spring Malting Barley Series – Nitrogen Rates and Timings The first video in our spring malting barley series focuses on nitrogen rates and timing. Eoin Lyons, Teagasc/ Boortmalt Joint Programme Advisor discusses nitrogen rate and timing of application for this year’s spring malting barley crops in order to optimise grain protein at […]
10 April 2021
Getting Cattle out to grass
0 Getting Cattle out to grass While some farmers like those shown here managed to achieve a late February or early March turnout, many do not. This year due to the poor weather and challenging grazing conditions many farmer have still to turn out young stock. Here are some tips from Longford Teagasc […]
9 April 2021
Climate mitigation options through Afforestation – The Forest Carbon Tool
0 Climate mitigation options through Afforestation – The Forest Carbon Tool The establishment of new forests has a highly significant role to play in addressing our climate challenges and ensuring we can build a significant future carbon sink by mid-century. Teagasc Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan discusses this and the development and use of […]
9 April 2021
Selecting AI bulls for suckler herds
0 Selecting AI bulls for suckler herds Levels of AI usage in suckler herds is low nationally with an estimated 20% of cows bred to AI sires year on year. Usage amongst maiden heifers is higher often due to the presence of one stock bull on small suckler herds. Alan Dillon, Teagasc Beef […]
7 April 2021
The 3 ‘T’s to making Good Quality Silage
0 The 3 ‘T’s to making Good Quality Silage Austin Flavin Teagasc Advisor, meets beef farmer, Billy Glasheen who farms in Passage East in Co. Waterford as he plans to follow the 3 ‘T’s which are key to making best Quality Silage. Test the slurry, test the soil and test the silage. Billy […]
7 April 2021
New Lime Factsheet – The Facts on Applying Lime
0 New Lime Factsheet – The Facts on Applying Lime Lime is most definitely the forgotten fertiliser on Irish farms. We are currently only applying 50% of our national lime requirements. In addition 80 to 85% of our soils are testing sub-optimal for major nutrients such as soil pH, P & K. Mark […]
6 April 2021