Articles
Benefits of AI and the use of Synchronisation in Suckler Herds
Benefits of AI and the use of Synchronisation in Suckler Herds The calving season is coming to an end on farms and the focus will soon turn to the breeding season. Currently AI usage is low on beef farms with only 20% of all calves born to suckler herds by AI sires. […]
19 March 2025
Spring fertiliser plan delivering grass at Newford
Spring fertiliser plan delivering grass at Newford A combination of making the best use of cattle slurry and applying protected urea only when the conditions were correct have formed the bedrock of Newford Farm’s spring fertiliser plan, Michael Fagan tells us more. As our grazing year commenced on February 1 with the […]
19 March 2025
Getting the calf rearing basics right
Getting the calf rearing basics right The increased price of restocking farms this spring may entice more farmers to look at rearing calves. For farmers contemplating such a move, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Mullingar, Stephen O’Callaghan provides a refresher on the basics of calf rearing. Calf health Calf health is an important […]
19 March 2025
Future Beef farmer, Proinnsias Creedon, on managing grass this spring
Future Beef farmer, Proinnsias Creedon, on managing grass this spring Teagasc Future Beef farmer, Proinnsias Creedon, and his advisor, James Mullane, are on this week’s Beef Edge Podcast with an update on the farm and how Proinnsias is managing grass this spring. Proinnsias also explains his calf-to-beef system and how he manages […]
19 March 2025
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families The FarmFaMHealth team at Dublin City University (DCU), in collaboration with Teagasc, is conducting a survey to investigate the mental wellbeing of Irish farm families. The research, titled: ‘Mental Health Help-seeking in Irish Farm Families’, aims to gain a deeper understanding of the mental […]
18 March 2025
The common causes of scour and when do they occur
The common causes of scour and when do they occur Scour represents a significant health challenge to suckler calves. Caused by a wide array of bugs or viruses, understanding when the disease is likely to occur can aid in identifying the cause, Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington tells us more. At […]
18 March 2025
Grass10 Update: Grazing Strategies and Fertilizer Planning
Grass10 Update: Grazing Strategies and Fertilizer Planning Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses current growth grass rates, grazing management, setting up a rotation and targets for the month ahead as well as fertiliser advice. Subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter […]
18 March 2025
5 ways viruses can help plants
5 ways viruses can help plants Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm Article, Marta Niedzicka identified 5 ways viruses can help plants. When we hear the word ‘virus’, we typically think ‘disease’. […]
18 March 2025
Crops and Technology Open Day planned for June
Crops and Technology Open Day planned for June A major Crops and Technology open day is planned for Wednesday, 25th June at the Teagasc Crops Research centre in Oak Park, Carlow. The event will cover the latest research on all the main tillage crops and horticultural field crops. It will also include […]
18 March 2025
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the three-leaved shamrock is deeply ingrained in Irish culture, biodiversity and ecology, Biodiversity Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more. The word ‘shamrock’ comes from the Irish term ‘seamair óg’, meaning young clover. The plant typically […]
17 March 2025