Articles
Spring sowing: Mind the soil
Spring sowing: Mind the soil Mid-march is an ideal time for sowing most crops, so the current dry spell is giving an opportunity to get work done. Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park, shares key tips on protecting the soil and avoiding the risk of soil structure damage. We must not be complacent […]
13 March 2025
Preparing for your 2025 BISS Appointment
Preparing for your 2025 BISS Appointment Farmers now need to book their BISS appointment with their Teagasc advisor and plan ahead to make it a successful consultation, Teagasc Schemes Support Specialist, Mairead Kirk tells us more. We are entering a very busy time for Teagasc advisors, as they assist their clients to […]
13 March 2025
70% reduction in spring barley fertiliser costs possible with pig slurry
70% reduction in spring barley fertiliser costs possible with pig slurry Tillage farmers looking to reduce costs this spring should give serious consideration to including pig slurry in the fertiliser programmes for their crops. A valuable source of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and other trace elements, 1,000 gallons of good […]
13 March 2025
On-farm trials: Turning research into results
On-farm trials: Turning research into results On-farm experimentation or trials come naturally to some farmers, while others see them as a hassle or someone else’s responsibility. On this week’s Tillage Edge, Jack Jameson, a Teagasc Researcher, and John Pettit, a Teagasc Tillage Advisor working in the southeast, discuss how farmers can set […]
13 March 2025
Getting spring crops off to the best start
Getting spring crops off to the best start Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan offers key tips on establishing spring crops, highlighting the importance of thousand grain weight and seed drill calibration. He also looks at the critical management tasks for winter crops over the next week or two. Spring sowing Most growers are […]
13 March 2025
Testing for anthelmintic resistance on Irish farms
Testing for anthelmintic resistance on Irish farms Dr. Orla Keane of Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath is part of new project that will test for anthelmintic resistance in Ireland. Good worm control is a cornerstone of pasture-based beef production and is currently highly dependent on the use of wormers (anthelmintics). However, gut worms […]
12 March 2025
Calving difficulty scores – do they deliver?
Calving difficulty scores – do they deliver? Suckler farmers, stemming from the necessity of producing a live calf annually with minimal intervention, have become more attuned to the calving difficulty scores of the sires used on their farms. But how representative are the figures that appear in AI catalogues or the ICBF’s […]
12 March 2025
New simulators provide opportunity to practice lambing skills safely
New simulators provide opportunity to practice lambing skills safely An investment of €320,000 in seven ewe simulators for use by students completing agricultural training courses has been announced by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Michael Healy-Rae TD. The […]
12 March 2025
What are the options if the fertiliser delivered isn’t up to scratch?
What are the options if the fertiliser delivered isn’t up to scratch? Trying to spread poor-quality fertiliser is nearly impossible to fix, even with adjustments to your machine. That’s why it’s so important to check the quality of what’s delivered as soon as possible, and certainly before you start spreading. If fertiliser […]
12 March 2025
Reviewing the 2024 profitability of the Future Beef Programme
Reviewing the 2024 profitability of the Future Beef Programme Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, Aisling Molloy is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the Future Beef Programme and to review profitability for 2024. Aisling first discusses the plan at the moment to get cattle to grass across […]
12 March 2025