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Monitoring Cash Flow in 2022
Monitoring Cash Flow in 2022 Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist at Moorepark, discusses the importance of cash flow management. Patrick explains how to complete the Teagasc 5 minute cash flow worksheet in a video here. The 5 minute cash flow is easy to use and will give you a snap shot of […]
25 April 2022
Teagasc is looking for an Infrastructure Analyst to join the team
Teagasc is looking for an Infrastructure Analyst to join the team Teagasc has a vacancy for an Infrastructure Analyst (Permanent) at the Teagasc Food Research Centre in Ashtown, Dublin. Candidates must have a QQI Level 8 Qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related area. Read more details here. Closing date […]
25 April 2022
Planning for Fodder Stocks Factsheet
Planning for Fodder Stocks Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The eleventh of these is about Planning for Fodder Stocks and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on Teagasc Daily Farmers are urged to focus […]
24 April 2022
Would you like to work as an Applications Analyst with Teagasc?
Would you like to work as an Applications Analyst with Teagasc? Teagasc has a vacancy for an Applications Analyst (Permanent) at Head Office, Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow. Candidates must have a QQI Level 8 Qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant qualification. Read details of post and salary here. Closing […]
24 April 2022
Position available for a Drystock Advisor in Midleton, Co Cork
Position available for a Drystock Advisor in Midleton, Co Cork A temporary full-time vacancy has arisen for a Drystock Advisor for the Midleton Advisory office in Cork. The position is for an initial period of 2 months but may continue beyond this. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies […]
23 April 2022
A Chemical Method to Distinguish Between Silver birch & Downy birch
A Chemical Method to Distinguish Between Silver birch & Downy birch As Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) & downy birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh) are two birches often difficult to distinguish, have different yield potential and require different management regimes, it is imperative that they can be identified. Oliver Sheridan, Teagasc Forestry Researcher […]
22 April 2022
The Clover Reporter is Trevor Boland
The Clover Reporter is Trevor Boland This week the Clover Reporter return to Trevor Boland for an update on his current grass situation and to find out his clover management plan for existing and new swards. Trevor’s Top Tip for Clover in April: Graze paddocks down tight and follow with clover by […]
21 April 2022
Save Slurry for Silage Fields
Save Slurry for Silage Fields Christy Watson, Teagasc drystock advisor, Co. Kildare, has good advice here in this article and video on recycling slurry from the farm back onto the silage fields in planning for next winter’s fodder. Slurry can provide much of the Phosphorus and Potassium requirements for silage and reduce […]
21 April 2022
Would you like to work as a Farm Research Technician with Teagasc?
Would you like to work as a Farm Research Technician with Teagasc? Teagasc has a vacancy for a Farm Research Technician (Temporary contract) at Clonakilty Agricultural College, Co Cork. Candidates must have a QQI Level 6 qualification in agriculture/dairy herd management or equivalent qualification. Read for details of post and salary. Closing […]
21 April 2022
Tillage Update 21st April 2022
Tillage Update 21st April 2022 The excellent weather will allow growers to get out in fields to apply some of the plant protection products which are necessary for many crops at the moment. Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT, Teagasc, has the week’s Tillage update for winter crops of wheat, barley and […]
21 April 2022