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Monitor crops for any trace element deficiencies this season
Monitor crops for any trace element deficiencies this season While Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sulphur have been applied to spring cereals at this stage, John W Kelly Teagasc, Drystock/Tillage Advisor, Tullamore & Birr reminds us here that is also important to monitor crops for any trace element deficiencies during the rest of […]
27 May 2021
Reviewing slaughter performance in Co. Kilkenny
Reviewing slaughter performance in Co. Kilkenny Drafting cattle for slaughter when they are actually fit to kill is a key management component of successful calf-to-beef systems. At a fat score of 3+, the carcass weight potential of Holstein Friesian steers is maximised. Sean Cummins Teagasc Green Acres Advisor has detailed advice here […]
26 May 2021
Managing Margins with Nature in Mind
Managing Margins with Nature in Mind Thinking “outside the field” and managing the margins with nature in mind can contribute to the improvement of biodiversity on Irish farms. Aoife Leader, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, highlights some key actions that farmers can take to retain, maintain and enhance field margins for farmland biodiversity To […]
26 May 2021
Controlling lameness in sheep
Controlling lameness in sheep Lame sheep do not thrive to their full potential (lower growth rates, fertility and survival) and this loss in production combined with the cost of treating lame sheep represents a huge cost to sheep farmers. Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep KT, outlines the steps to reduce lameness […]
26 May 2021
Slurry Storage, Have you enough?
Slurry Storage, Have you enough? The impact of dairy farming systems on the environment is of critical importance in gaining access to premium dairy markets that will return a good milk price to the farmer. Tom Curran, Regional Manager, Cork West and Tim Hyde, Environment Specialist, Teagasc discuss slurry storage as a […]
25 May 2021
Improving your Financial Fitness can help manage tight margins
Improving your Financial Fitness can help manage tight margins Having a good feel for the farm finances and what is happening on a farm or farm household is critical. This applies whether a farmer is expanding or just wants to ensure that they are in a good position to deal with whatever […]
25 May 2021
Continuing the Sheep Farming journey
Continuing the Sheep Farming journey Trim farmer Peter McGuinness, who won the 2020 Sheep Grassland Farmer of the Year, and Edward Egan, Teagasc advisor Navan, Co Meath, review the lambing season and look forward to summer management. Peter McGuinness: 2020 Sheep Grassland Farmer of the Year Trim farmer Peter McGuinness, who won […]
25 May 2021
Contract rearing male calves
Contract rearing male calves Establishing a relationship based on trust and a good contract will benefit both owner and calf rearer. This is the advice of Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist speaking about Contract rearing male calves. Contract rearing in Sligo Farming near Enniscrone, Co Sligo, Peter Gilmartin traditionally sold steers […]
24 May 2021
“Oceans of Learning” with Teagasc Marine Research
“Oceans of Learning” with Teagasc Marine Research To help celebrate our new partnership with the Marine Institute and the launch of this year’s “Oceans of Learning” campaign we have created some resources about seaweed and other marine research being carried out in Teagasc. One of the last remaining patches of giant kelp […]
24 May 2021
Results of Teagasc Protected Urea trial finds no residues
Results of Teagasc Protected Urea trial finds no residues A new scientific paper was published in the past week with results from a trial on using protected Urea on the Teagasc farm at its Environment research centre, Johnstown castle. Irish farmers are being encouraged to switch from using CAN fertiliser to protected […]
23 May 2021