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The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Finishing cattle at grass
Finishing cattle at grass Type Media Article During the next few months a considerable number of beef cattle will be slaughtered. If you are targeting to slaughter off grass Alan Dillon, Cattle Specialist has some useful advice From mid-June to late October, a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off […]
17 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane Type Media Article Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal. Donal is pictured with […]
17 June 2020
Diagnose before you Dose
Diagnose before you Dose Type Media Article Resistance to dosing products is of increasing concern. It is therefore incumbent on farmers to ensure that they are using the right product at the right rate at the right time. Dairy specialist Stuart Childs has some useful advice Animals have in the past been […]
15 June 2020
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production Type Media Article The LIFE BEEF CARBON project aims to cut beef’s carbon footprint at low cost with minimal impact on soil health, water quality, air quality and biodiversity. Researchers Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien have some more information on the project Beef production is […]
11 June 2020
Beef Newsletter – June 2020
Beef Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grass supply must be monitored Second-cut silage BDGP key dates in 2020 Green Acres update The Beef Edge Research Update – Dangerous gasses from silage fermentation Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
6 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne 0 Type Media Article Fergal Byrne from Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, is an organic beef, sheep and cereal farmer. A farm walk was due to take place on his farm this week. Farm Profile Farming 63ha Mostly free draining land 19 suckler cows ( […]
4 June 2020
Information for drystock farmers dealing with current very dry weather
Information for drystock farmers dealing with current very dry weather Type Media Article PastureBase Ireland shows that everywhere is growing some grass. It is vital to act now to ensure that grass supply is managed as early as possible. Teagasc drystock specialist Martina Harrington gives some advise and information Soil moisture deficit […]
30 May 2020
Newford Farm Round Bale Silage Update
Newford Farm Round Bale Silage Update Type Media Article Iarlaith Collins, farm manager & Michael Fagan, technician of the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry give a brief update on one of the out farms regarding first cut round bale silage. Tuohy’s farm is made up of 33 acres of heavy ground […]
29 May 2020
Second cut silage – What are the options for beef farmers?
Second cut silage – What are the options for beef farmers? Type Media Article There was rain in many parts of the country last week, yet soil moisture deficits have not improved for most parts of the country. Martina Harrington outlines the options for beef farmers for second cut silage Little has […]
27 May 2020