Articles
Lungworm in Cattle
0 Lungworm in Cattle Hoose or lungworm infection, can be widespread and infection this year may be more severe with the heavy rain that followed the long dry spell. Drystock Specialist Martina Harrington has advice on the identification, management and treatment of the disease. Lungworm infection or hoose is one of the most […]
1 July 2020
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1)
0 Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1) This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University College Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition and management on gilt welfare and performance. Phoebe Hartnett, previous PhD student who worked on the GILTLIFE project tells us more. Download Publication (PDF) The benefits of improving […]
1 July 2020
The MASTER Plan
The MASTER Plan A European consortium co-ordinated by Professor Paul Cotter of Teagasc is using next-generation sequencing technologies to investigate the microbiomes of food systems and to improve our food quality, security and sustainability. MASTER (Microbiome Applications for Sustainable food systems through Technologies and EnteRprise) is a European Union Horizon 2020 project […]
29 June 2020
Managing native woodland resources on our farms
Managing native woodland resources on our farms To fully appreciate how valuable native woodlands are for our well-being and for biodiversity, take a slow walk through a mature oak and birch woodland during a full bloom of bluebells and just breathe in the fragrant air. Forestry Development Officer Jonathan Spazzi has more […]
27 June 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager gives us the latest update on the activities and […]
25 June 2020
Teagasc launches – ‘A Forest to Suit Every Farm’ booklet
Teagasc launches – ‘A Forest to Suit Every Farm’ booklet Teagasc has launched a new booklet, ‘A Forest to Suit Every Farm’, which highlights innovative approaches and experiences of forest owners across Ireland. The booklet was launched today, Friday, 19th June by Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle against the backdrop of his […]
20 June 2020
Virtual Farm Walk on Award Winning Dairy Farm
Virtual Farm Walk on Award Winning Dairy Farm The Hearne family, who farm at Ballinacurra, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford, were the 2019 National Winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. A ‘Virtual Farm Walk’ webinar will take place on this award winning farm on Tuesday, 30 June this year. The Hearne […]
16 June 2020
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality Farm forests are a multi-functional resource – delivering for timber production, as a land use resource and offering favourable financial returns. Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan gives information on their contribution to biodiversity and water quality. What can farm forests deliver to landowners and […]
13 June 2020
Grass 10 Weekly Update
0 Grass 10 Weekly Update Get the latest news & updates from the Grass10 team in this week’s newsletter including: PastureBase data & Elodie Ruelle’s MoSt Grass Growth Prediction Model; Current Performance on Mike Bermingham’s farm; Average Farm Cover; Upcoming Events and an Athenry Sheep Update PastureBase Update AFC Stocking Rate Cover/LU Growth […]
1 April 2020