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The Bioprocess Innovation Suite at Teagasc Moorepark Update April 2022
The Bioprocess Innovation Suite at Teagasc Moorepark Update April 2022 Welcome from Dr. Olivia McAuliffe, project lead for the Bioprocess Innovation Suite to our first monthly update newsletter on the development of the Bioprocess Innovation Suite at Teagasc Moorepark. Each month here on Teagasc Daily you will be updated on how the […]
21 April 2022
Summer weight gains critical with input price uncertainty
Summer weight gains critical with input price uncertainty The efficient utilisation of grazed grass forms the backbone of profitable calf to beef systems. Depending on the steer or heifer system being employed, it can account for between 52% and 73% of the animal’s overall diet. Sean Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor discusses summer […]
20 April 2022
Peter O’Hanrahan Signpost DairyBeef farmer
Peter O’Hanrahan Signpost DairyBeef farmer Peter O Hanrahan operates a dairy calf to beef system in partnership with his father Thomas in Kiljames, Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny. Enda McLoughlin, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, sums up grassland management, soil sampling, Preparation for Calves arriving on the farm and Health and Vaccination programme Farm Profile The farms […]
20 April 2022
Making wood work
Making wood work Teagasc is engaged in an extensive range of research including national and international collaborations. Teagasc highlights the impacts of its latest research in “Research impact highlights in 2020”. Forestry is one such area as Niall Farrelly, Luka Kranjz and Annette Hart outline here Timber, and its increasing use as […]
20 April 2022
Ballyhaise College Farm Enterprises
Ballyhaise College Farm Enterprises Ballyhaise College is located 8km north of Cavan town. It is situated on an estate of 220 hectares of grass and woodlands. The college farm comprises od a dairy herd, suckler cow herd, sheep flock and 50 hectares of diverse woodlands. The college has joint courses with DkIT […]
19 April 2022
Olivia Hynes Signpost Update – March
Olivia Hynes Signpost Update – March Olivia Hynes is a Future Beef farmer in Jamestown, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon participating in the Signpost programme. We get the March update on how she is progressing with growing grass and closing for silage, calving, grass demand, slurry and grass utilisation on the farm. Above […]
19 April 2022
Over-sowing white clover in sheep swards
Over-sowing white clover in sheep swards White clover has the potential to reduce the amount of chemical nitrogen fertiliser required for grass production and also has been shown to improve lamb performance when included in grazing swards. Philip Creighton, Teagasc Researcher, Athenry discusses over-sowing white clover in sheep swards While incorporating clover […]
19 April 2022
Cow selection for 2022 breeding season
Cow selection for 2022 breeding season Each year bull selection is discussed at good lengths & rightly so, but what about cow selection? The genetic potential of an animal initially comes from the average of both sire & dam figures. Dairy Specialist Martina Gormley has advice on cow selection. Both bull and […]
18 April 2022
Tillage and Biodiversity Photo Competition
Tillage and Biodiversity Photo Competition Teagasc and Tillage Industry Ireland have launched a photo competition to highlight the contribution of the Irish tillage sector to biodiversity in our countryside. Biodiversity has always been important but its importance is increasingly being recognised. The importance of biodiversity is increasingly being recognised, not least because […]
17 April 2022
Clover
Clover With input costs increasing in 2022, this is an important year for grassland farmers to renew their emphasis on clover establishment, but combine this with improved grazing management. Teagasc Advisor Joanne Masterson has some advice on establishing and managing clover White clover is the most commonly sown legume species in grassland. […]
16 April 2022