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Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland
Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland Jesmond Harding, Conservation Officer, Butterfly Conservation Ireland, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland. Butterfly numbers have been declining since the 1970s, making conservation efforts more important than ever. Jesmond Harding of Butterfly Conservation Ireland […]
29 March 2025
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks With the weather allowing farmers to plant crops and treat winter crops in ideal conditions, the only concern is the harsh wind which was slowing growth. For this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Teagasc Tillage Specialists, Shay Phelan and Ciaran […]
28 March 2025
Five things beef farmers need to know this spring
Five things beef farmers need to know this spring The Beef Edge podcast is delivering expert insights on performance, production, and profitability – anywhere, anytime. Catherine Egan highlighted her top episodes for spring in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article. For many, a move away from full-time operations to more part-time enterprises has […]
28 March 2025
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations Teagasc Forestry Development Department will kick off a series of events next Tuesday as part of their ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms. Forestry Development Officer, Noel Kennedy, outlines plans for the first post-storm harvesting demonstration in east Galway on April 1 Teagasc, in conjunction […]
28 March 2025
Farm Energy Costs: Improving Energy Efficiency
Farm Energy Costs: Improving Energy Efficiency Energy costs are a major expense for pig farms. Reducing energy use improves sustainability and saves money. A simple review of energy use can highlight ways to cut costs and boost efficiency, Emer McCrum tells us more. Energy use (measured in kWh/ pig produced) is a […]
28 March 2025
Timing is everything
Timing is everything “Right place, right time” or a perfectly timed tackle, timing is everything. This is also true for insemination with sexed semen. Getting it right can make a difference. Stuart Childs explains why. Sexed semen has grown in popularity in recent years and has increased dramatically in the last 2-3 […]
28 March 2025
Farming and Biodiversity National Network launched
Farming and Biodiversity National Network launched The three-year Farmer-focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network (FarmBioNet) Horizon project launched in January 2025. FarmBioNet aims to help farmers and foresters to provide habitats for biodiversity on their land. A core activity within the FarmBioNet Research Project is the creation of Farming and Biodiversity National […]
28 March 2025
Breeding healthier, more efficient cows with John and Brendan Walsh
Breeding healthier, more efficient cows with John and Brendan Walsh John and Brendan Walsh are focused on breeding healthier, more efficient cows through a strategic approach to sire and cow selection. Participants in the Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme and farming in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, calving commenced on the farm in January 18th and […]
27 March 2025
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it Claudia Barry and Dr. Saorla Kavanagh highlight a visit by SETU final-year Agricultural Science students to Teagasc Johnstown Castle. Through interactive sessions, students discovered they were already practicing biodiversity-friendly farming, without even realising it. Dr David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and […]
27 March 2025
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland The origins of Producer Organisations (POs) in Ireland can be traced back to the Irish co-operative movement, led by Sir Horace Plunkett in the late 19th century. Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist, tells us more. POs have evolved from traditional cooperative movements to more formalised EU-recognised […]
27 March 2025