Articles
Safe and sustainable irrigation water options for fruit and vegetable production
Safe and sustainable irrigation water options for fruit and vegetable production It is predicted that climate change will have an impact on our fruit & vegetable producers in Ireland. Teagasc, along with partners in TU Dublin & UCD, has recently started a DAFM funded project called HortAssure which focuses on microbial & […]
10 November 2021
Caring for rams post mating
0 Caring for rams post mating Rams are the most costly/valuable animals on most sheep farms. For most flocks, the quickest way to immediately reduce ram costs is to focus on ram longevity. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT Programme, outlines the main areas that should be concentrated on in order to achieve […]
9 November 2021
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