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Pig Research Update – PLFPigCarc
Pig Research Update – PLFPigCarc Precision Livestock Farming technologies & meat inspection findings to improve pig health & welfare. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc, University College Dublin & KU Leuven. Focusing on respiratory diseases, it aims to validate & optimize feedback from two data sources that have not been fully […]
29 July 2020
How to Save on Energy Costs on Your Dairy Farm
How to Save on Energy Costs on Your Dairy Farm With the cost of energy on Irish dairy farms on average €5 per 1,000 litres, ranging from €2.50-59, this week’s guest, John Upton, Teagasc Research Officer joins Emma-Louise Coffey to give tips to save money on farm energy bills. John explains that […]
27 July 2020
Child Safety on Farms
Child Safety on Farms Health and Safety Authority figures tell us that sadly 21 children lost their lives as a result of farm accidents in the past 10 years. Over 80% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or a machine involved. Children on the farm For most children, the […]
22 July 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 16 July
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 16 July Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives an update on […]
16 July 2020
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2)
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2) This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University College Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition & management on gilt welfare & performance. Improving rearing conditions for replacement gilts should improve their welfare & increase their output. Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2)
15 July 2020
Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods
Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods Food processing is any method used to convert fresh foods into food products. In large-scale food manufacture. Dr Elena Inguglia describes how some of our foods are currently processed, and how these processes might be improved for food to be processed freshers, healthier and longer-lasting The Research […]
11 July 2020
Nutrient Recovery Cycle – Infographic
Nutrient Recovery Cycle – Infographic This infographic outlines the nutrient recovery cycle which can improve the efficient use of resources in pig production. By using pig manure as a fertiliser to grow crops which will in turn be used in making pig feed, a circular economy is created. Download Publication (PDF) Ensuring […]
10 July 2020
White Clover
0 White Clover White Clover will increase grass production and quality. It improves animal performance – 13% increase in animal carcass weight & 25% increase in lamb live weight gain. White Clover saves €50/acre on Nitrogen fertiliser (save 110 units N/acre, CAN @ €250/t ) and gives a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. […]
8 July 2020
Wildflower Meadow
0 Wildflower Meadow Paul Fitters lecturer in the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens takes us on a walk through his wildflower meadow at two different stages in May and June 2020. The meadow has been 15 years’ in the making and is improving year on year. Each year the grass […]
5 July 2020
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