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Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report
Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report Type Report The Comeragh Upland Communities is a European Innovation Partnership project being administered by DAFM. Teagasc were involved in this innovative project. Download Publication (PDF) Achieving the right upland solutions requires knowledge, understanding, and a commitment to work together by all the key actors. This project […]
24 August 2023
National Fertiliser Database – Are you registered?
National Fertiliser Database – Are you registered? Type Media Article By Marion Fox, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The requirements for farmers to purchase fertiliser including lime will change from 1st September 2023. The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023 became law on the 11th July this year. This […]
22 August 2023
New Suckler Scheme Launched
New Suckler Scheme Launched Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare In addition to the ‘Suckler Carbon Efficiency Program’ (SCEP) launched in March by the Minister for Agriculture, early August saw the opening of the ‘National Beef Welfare Scheme’ (NBWS). The NBWS replaces ‘BEEP-S’ which Suckler Farmers have […]
11 August 2023
Sizing up the National Beef Welfare Scheme
Sizing up the National Beef Welfare Scheme 0 Type Media Article James Fitzgerald A new one year scheme aimed at suckler cow farms was announced by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue recently and will remain open for applications until September 12th. This scheme, with a total budget of €23 million is viewed […]
9 August 2023
Mid-Season parasite control
Mid-Season parasite control 0 Type Media Article Enda Maloney, Teagasc Westport An important factor to achieving the desired level of animal performance on calf-to-beef systems during the grazing season is ensuing they are free from parasites. Parasites can have a substantial impact on animal performance therefore it is imperative that stock are free […]
9 August 2023
Today’s Farm – July/August 2023
Today’s Farm – July/August 2023 Type Magazine Technical discussion groups for women Download Publication (PDF) Articles Signpost Advisory Programme (PDF) Events (PDF) Dairy Women-only discussion groups (PDF) Genotyping our way to a better livestock future (PDF) Beef Getting the dose right (PDF) Red clover a winner on suckler farms (PDF) Sheep Converting to organic sheep farming – the […]
20 July 2023
Getting your Grazing back on Track
Getting your Grazing back on Track Type Media Article By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Correcting Paddocks with Poor Quality Grass during July: With thundery showers & heavy rainfall throughout the country soil moisture deficits have disappeared. Grass growth rates have increased. It is important at this stage of the […]
14 July 2023
Beef Newsletter – July 2023
Beef Newsletter – July 2023 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementJune has been a very tricky month as regards grass. At the time of writing, we still have a soil moisture deficit but rain is falling, albeit scattered. Each farm is going to have to react as […]
10 July 2023
Kale or Rape as a Winter Forage Crop – Is it worth it?
Kale or Rape as a Winter Forage Crop – Is it worth it? Type Media Article By Míchéal Kelly, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare As the age old saying goes – ‘Fail to prepare, prepare to fail’. This could not ring more true for winter feeding. As we are approaching the summer, many […]
30 June 2023
Your ACRES Plan – What to know now?
Your ACRES Plan – What to know now? Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris Many of the 46,000 farmers who applied for ACRES last November had their applications approved in late March. Once you were approved you were effectively a scheme participant since the 1st of January and the […]
23 June 2023