Crops
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
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
Tillage Update – 18th June
Tillage Update – 18th June Type Media Article This weeks update has information on the likely impact of the drought. There are also updates from specialist Mark Plunkett on winter crops, spring crops, spring beans, beet and maize. Listen to the latest episode of the Tillage Edge Podcast where Francis Bligh, Teagasc […]
17 June 2020
Summer Season – Keeping up with the Grass Plant!
Summer Season – Keeping up with the Grass Plant! Type Media Article Maintaining adequate high quality grass mid-season is the most cost effective way of achieving good animal performance – Anne O’Malley, Drystock Advisor in Ballina has some advice Variation in grass growth within and between farms is dependent on several factors, […]
13 June 2020
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality Type Media Article Farm forests are a multi-functional resource – delivering for timber production, as a land use resource and offering favourable financial returns. Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan gives information on their contribution to biodiversity and water quality. What can farm forests deliver […]
13 June 2020
Tillage Update 11th June
Tillage Update 11th June Type Media Article Included in the crops update this week is information on support from Teagasc, winter and spring cereals, listen to the latest Tillage Edge Podcast episode focusing on crop inspection and watch videos on disease control advice for potatoes. The change in weather is welcome for […]
12 June 2020
Multiple Benefits of a Farm Forest
Multiple Benefits of a Farm Forest 0 Type Media Article Forestry is a wonderful resource with many uses and benefits, these include timber production, shade and shelter, biodiversity and recreation and wellbeing. Teagasc forestry advisor Frances Mc Hugh has more information. Of the total forest estate in Ireland, 49.2% is privately owned, amounting […]
7 June 2020
Tillage Newsletter – June 2020
Tillage Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Spring barley – Disease control Grass weed control Winter wheat – Disease control Spring oats Beans Spring wheat – PGR and disease control Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
6 June 2020
More good news for protected urea fertilisers – another formulation confirmed to reduce emissions while retaining yield in temperate grassland
More good news for protected urea fertilisers – another formulation confirmed to reduce emissions while retaining yield in temperate grassland 0 Type Media Article Protected urea is a well-known technology within synthetic fertiliser industry. Recent Teagasc research in Johnstown Castle shows that the use of protected urea formulations is an important option for […]
6 June 2020