Articles
The challenges of herbicide-resistant grass weeds
The challenges of herbicide-resistant grass weeds Grass weeds are a growing problem in tillage fields and herbicide resistance is adding massively to the extent of those challenges, writes Vijaya Bhaskar, Teagasc Researcher. Problem grass weeds such as wild oats, sterile brome, Italian ryegrass and black-grass can cause yield losses of over 80% […]
12 May 2021
Making quality silage for sheep
Making quality silage for sheep The guideline silage requirement for the average lowland ewe is 0.15 tons pit silage/ewe/month or 0.19 bales/ewe/month. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist Teagasc Athenry, discusses making quality silage for sheep, has tips for successful silage making and a link to a recent webinar on it here Where ewes […]
11 May 2021
Slurry storage capacity and TAMS
Slurry storage capacity and TAMS Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist has tips for applying for TAMS grant aid for slurry storage here. He advises when building new facilities to look beyond meeting the minimum storage requirements as many farms require extra storage. He features a TAMS grant farm example […]
10 May 2021
How many Dairy replacements do we need?
How many Dairy replacements do we need? Increased focus on improving beef traits from the dairy herd has led to a key breeding recommendation to only generate enough heifers to meet your replacement requirements. But how many replacement heifers are required on your farm? Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Dairy Advisor Newcastle West, answers […]
10 May 2021
The Benefits of Using Low Emission Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer
The Benefits of Using Low Emission Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer Low Emissions Slurry Spreading technology (LESS) has become a common sight on Galway farms in recent years. Umbilical pipes, dribble bars, trailing shoes and injection systems are replacing the traditional splash plate. Bryan Donnelly, Advisor Teagasc Galway highlights the […]
10 May 2021
Managing young forests
0 Managing young forests Newly planted forests require several years of active management to become well established regardless of type of woodland or tree species. If a forest is not well looked after, both biodiversity value and future timber revenue could be compromised, Steven Meyen, Forestry Development Officer advises It is therefore very […]
9 May 2021
Farmyards and Water Quality
0 Farmyards and Water Quality Farmyards can impact on water quality where wastes & effluents gain access to water directly, as point source pollution or indirectly, by diffuse pollution. With good farmyard management & design these impacts to water, where they occur, can be eliminated as Kevin O’Sullivan ASSAP Advisor outlines The areas […]
8 May 2021
New Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project commences
0 New Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project commences Teagasc recently held the first online meeting of the technical working group for a new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project called FLEET. Teagasc economist Dr Fiona Thorne is the principal investigator on the FLEET project, supported by the SEAI Research and development fund. Read more here FLEET […]
7 May 2021
Dealing with Stress in Farming
0 Dealing with Stress in Farming Stress is normal and part and parcel of our daily lives. A certain amount of stress is a positive thing – it can help to make us more focused and more productive in our work and in caring for our families. Ciara O’Shea, Teagasc advisor Macroom, has […]
7 May 2021
Grafting for Forestry Research
0 Grafting for Forestry Research Did you know that grafting is an ancient art form dating back many centuries? Grafting is the art of joining two pieces of living plant tissue together to grow as one plant. Oliver Sheridan, Forestry Researcher describes this interesting process, it’s importance and explains the terminology involved The […]
7 May 2021