Crops
Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting
Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting 19 August 2020 Type Event Proceeding Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting which took place on Wednesday, 22 July and focused on biostimulants and novel plant protection options. There are many new products available that work to support the development of plants and to trigger their natural defenses. The EU new green deal […]
30 June 2020
Today’s Farm July/ August 2020
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29 June 2020
Managing native woodland resources on our farms
Managing native woodland resources on our farms Type Media Article To fully appreciate how valuable native woodlands are for our well-being and for biodiversity, take a slow walk through a mature oak and birch woodland during a full bloom of bluebells and just breathe in the fragrant air. Forestry Development Officer Jonathan […]
27 June 2020
Rain shines the light back on quality.
Rain shines the light back on quality. Type Media Article Following recent rain grass has started to grow again in most areas. What is the best way to manage the grass growth? Grass 10 advisor John Douglas has advise on keeping the focus on quality. For those farms where grass growth has […]
26 June 2020
Tillage Update June 25th
Tillage Update June 25th Type Media Article Now is a good time to walk your crops, assess some of the management decisions made and review what worked well and what you might change for next year. Tillage specialist Ciaran Collins has some advice Time for review As the last inputs are applied […]
25 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson Type Media Article Ross and Amy Jackson are farming organically in Lacka, Carrig, Co Tipperary. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Ross and Amy. What were the plans when […]
24 June 2020
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
Post sowing management and grazing of a grass/clover reseeds
Post sowing management and grazing of a grass/clover reseeds Type Media Article John Paul Murphy Farm Manager in Moorepark gives and update on the sward sown on May 1st 2020. He gives details on the management of the sward to date This sward being discussed was sown on May 1st 2020. The […]
23 June 2020
A Forest to Suit Every Farm – Farm Forest Owner Profiles
A Forest to Suit Every Farm – Farm Forest Owner Profiles Type Booklet Learn why farmers around the country have chosen forestry and explore their experiences to date. Download Publication (PDF) Farm forests in Ireland are becoming increasingly important as they mature and provide a wide range of diverse goods and services […]
19 June 2020
Broadleaf silviculture
Broadleaf silviculture Type Media Article Twenty-nine percent of the forest estate in Ireland is broadleaf (195,000 ha). The main broadleaf species present are birch, ash, alder, oak, beech and sycamore, predominantly planted within the last three decades and as single-species blocks. Dr Ian Short, Forestry Research Officer talks about some of the […]
18 June 2020