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2020 Virtual Dairy Conference – Overall Summary
2020 Virtual Dairy Conference – Overall Summary On Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th November, the Teagasc 2020 Virtual Dairy Conference took place. This was in the form of a webinar each morning at 10am followed by “The Dairy Edge Podcast” live at 7pm each evening. Access all the latest dairy research and […]
26 November 2020
Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2020
Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2020 On this Tuesday 24th November and Wednesday 25th November, Teagasc will bring you the latest dairy research and the best technical advice for dairy farmers through its National Dairy Conference which will be held as an online webinar. Nicholas McKenna, Dairy Specialist has all of the details […]
23 November 2020
New findings in ash dieback research by Teagasc
New findings in ash dieback research by Teagasc Ash dieback is an invasive disease that is causing great damage to ash trees in Ireland and is likely to continue doing so in the following decades. Dr Miguel Nemesio-Gorriz, Research Officer, Teagasc Forestry discusses the findings of three studies carried out by Teagasc […]
20 November 2020
Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference
Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference This year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference moves online with a series of four virtual events to take place across two days, on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November at 10am and 7pm each day. The focus will be on the efficient use of fertiliser nitrogen and on improving […]
19 November 2020
The Embrace Farm Accident Support Network and how it can help
The Embrace Farm Accident Support Network and how it can help From 2010 – 2019, 214 farmers lost their lives through a farming accident. On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge Podcast, founding member of Embrace FARM (Farm Accident Support Network) Norma Rohan outlines the services it offers. From 2010 – […]
18 November 2020
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors Mastitis in cows is almost always caused by bacteria that have gained access to the udder through the teat canal. During the dry period, bacteria can only enter the udder from the environment. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more about the […]
16 November 2020
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event Join us on Tuesday, 17 November at 7:30pm for a short seminar on farm succession, led by Teagasc Farm Management Specialists followed by an opportunity to submit your questions to them privately and have them answered on a one to one basis. Our hugely popular Transferring […]
14 November 2020
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way The decision to drain a particular field or area of the farm will incur substantial capital investment. It should, therefore, be based on the potential return on the investment. What are the benefits of improved drainage to a grassland […]
13 November 2020
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices The foods we produce and eat have received […]
13 November 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on cross fostering piglets, how to best cross foster and what to avoid. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about cross fostering piglets. Fostering […]
13 November 2020