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Sustainability in Irish agriculture
Sustainability in Irish agriculture Type Media Article By Conor Dowling, Environment & Technology Advisor, Castlerea. Sustainability has become a buzz word of late and it is a term we are going to hear a lot more of in relation to Irish agriculture. Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present while […]
24 July 2020
An Interesting Career in Forestry
An Interesting Career in Forestry Type Media Article Derek Gibson works in the Forestry Development Department in Teagasc as a Forestry Technician. His overall role is to provide support to the forestry researchers on all aspects of the research work being undertaker. Here he gives more information on the interesting role Hello, […]
17 July 2020
Mushroom Picking Technology
Mushroom Picking Technology Type Media Article Mushroom growers face a constant challenge of recruiting and retaining staff to harvest their crops. Teagasc Mushroom Advisor Donal Gernon is hosting a Mushroom Picking Technology webinar featuring Axis Technology. This webinar gives mushroom growers an insight into a mushroom picking system currently being adopted on […]
16 July 2020
Virtual Talking TImber
Virtual Talking TImber Type Event Proceeding The Forestry Development Department in Teagasc hosted a very informative virtual webinar – ‘Talking Timber’ on Tuesday July 14th. The webinar covered all aspects of thinning conifers. Staff from Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) gave advice and answered questions Virtual […]
15 July 2020
Tillage Update- Be Harvest Ready
Tillage Update- Be Harvest Ready Type Media Article Harvest is the busiest time of year for tillage farmers but also poses the greatest health and safety risk. In this Tillage update, advice is given on carrying out maintenance on all machinery prior to harvesting and ensuring safe work practices are carried out […]
13 July 2020
Resilient grass-based systems for beef cattle
Resilient grass-based systems for beef cattle 0 Type Media Article In beef production systems, feed provision is the single largest direct cost incurred, accounting for approximately 75% of total costs of production. Beef specialist Catherine Egan and researcher Mark McGee have advice and information Introduction Due to the considerably lower comparative cost of […]
9 July 2020
How to grow and utilise more grass on my farm?
How to grow and utilise more grass on my farm? 0 Type Media Article The foundation underpinning good grass production and utilisation is having adequate soil fertility, unimpeded drainage, targeted application of fertiliser and good grazing infrastructure, coupled with appropriate grazing management practices. Specialist Catherine Egan and researcher Mark McGee have some advice. […]
9 July 2020
Tillage Newsletter – July 2020
Tillage Newsletter – July 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Cash flow and financial management The five-minute cash flow Grass weeds Oilseed rape Beet Health & Safety – Work at heights is dangerous
9 July 2020
The Signpost Series – Forestry webinar
The Signpost Series – Forestry webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) In his presentation, Teagasc Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan explains the positive role that well-planned and sustainably managed farm forests can play in addressing climate change challenges. He highlights […]
7 July 2020
TResearch Summer 2020
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7 July 2020