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Listen: The Evolution of Sprayer Technology – Part 2
Listen: The Evolution of Sprayer Technology – Part 2 On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, the second of a two-part series with Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Researcher, Dermot discusses the latest developments in sprayer technology, including nozzle technology and where this technology can be best used on farms. Sprayer technology has advanced significantly […]
12 June 2025
Variability and BYDV evident in spring barley crops
Variability and BYDV evident in spring barley crops Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins assesses the performance of spring barley crops, highlighting some variability and a rise in BYDV incidence, especially in later-sown crops. Spring barley is a bit of a mixed bag this year, largely depending on when the crop was […]
12 June 2025
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites Extensively proven and widely promoted as a key technology to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from Irish grass-based systems, promising early results from a major Teagasc study should serve to instil further confidence in protected urea. As a climate mitigation technology, the […]
12 June 2025
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity Managed in a traditional way since the late 18th century, a meadow in the demesne of Birr Castle took pride of place at a landmark event, today, June 12. Co-hosted by the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event featured high profile speakers […]
12 June 2025
Field Vegetable Crop Establishment and Band Spraying Demonstrations at Crops Open Day
Field Vegetable Crop Establishment and Band Spraying Demonstrations at Crops Open Day A live field vegetable crop establishment and band spraying demonstration will take place in Teagasc Oak Park on Wednesday, 25 June as part of the Crops Open Day 2025. The Teagasc Horticulture Development Department are hosting the event and have […]
12 June 2025
Unlocking Ireland’s rural income potential
Unlocking Ireland’s rural income potential With tourism and leisure becoming increasingly important sources of alternative income for Irish farms, Barry Caslin details some recent trends, changing consumer preferences and his keys to making diversification a success. As traditional farming faces price pressures and market uncertainties, many farmers or family members are turning […]
11 June 2025
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby Hundreds of visitors, ranging from young to old, visited the Walsh family’s dairy farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary yesterday evening to see the steps the award-winning dairy farm is taking to protect the environment. Farming in tune with nature, John and Brendan Walsh were the overall winners […]
11 June 2025
Tips and advice for Men’s Health Week
Tips and advice for Men’s Health Week As part of Men’s Health Week, Regional Project Manager in the west of Ireland with the HSE, Laurence Gaughan is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with some tips and advice on mental health for farmers. As farmers tend to prioritise farm work and the […]
11 June 2025
Establishing red clover swards
Establishing red clover swards Offering many benefits, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, Eamonn Dempsey details the key things to get right when establishing red clover swards on your farm. Red clover is a high-yielding, nitrogen-fixing legume that is primarily used for silage production. It offers high yields of over 15 tonne dry matter […]
11 June 2025
Maintaining calf performance at grass
Maintaining calf performance at grass With the majority of dairy-beef calves now at grass, maximising weight gain over the coming weeks and months is key, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Tommy Cox shares key advice. The grazing season is progressing, and the majority of calves are at grass on farms across the country. At […]
11 June 2025