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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
A Guide to Vegetable Growing – 9th Edition
A Guide to Vegetable Growing – 9th Edition 0 Type Book The 9th edition of A Guide to Vegetable growing. Download Publication (PDF) The selection of fresh vegetables now available in shops and supermarkets is greater than ever before. But there’s a huge amount of satisfaction to be had from growing part of the food […]
7 July 2020
Wildflower Meadow
Wildflower Meadow 0 Type Media Article Paul Fitters lecturer in the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens takes us on a walk through his wildflower meadow at two different stages in May and June 2020. The meadow has been 15 years’ in the making and is improving year on year Each […]
5 July 2020
Frost damage in older plantations
Frost damage in older plantations 0 Type Media Article This year the mid May frosts in may have caused substantial damage to trees around the country. Both broadleaf and conifer trees have been affected. Forestry Development Officers Kevin O’Connell and John Casey have some advice on assessing the damage and options available The […]
4 July 2020
Tillage Update – 2nd July
Tillage Update – 2nd July 0 Type Media Article This week’s update has information and advice on machinery hygiene, crop records and an update on blight control on potatoes. Listen to the latest The Tillage Edge Podcast covering machinery hygiene and how to do it before and during the harvesting season; watch a […]
2 July 2020
Once a Day Milking vs. Twice a Day Milking at Teagasc Moorepark
Once a Day Milking vs. Twice a Day Milking at Teagasc Moorepark 0 Type Media Article Emer Kennedy, Researcher in Teagasc Moorepark discusses the Moorepark once a day herd. This herd has been running for the last number of years. The herd is part of an on-going experiment looking at once a day […]
2 July 2020