Crops
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
Impact of dry weather on County Meath farmer
Impact of dry weather on County Meath farmer 0 Type Media Article Barry O’Sullivan’s farm in County Meath has been impacted by the current dry weather. Barry gives an overview of the management decisions he has had to make to manage grass and cow performance In early May grass growth on Barry O’Sullivan’s […]
2 June 2020
Sulphur: deficiency, potential to boost growth and advice
Sulphur: deficiency, potential to boost growth and advice 0 Type Media Article There is potential for Sulphur (S) to boost grassland yields. There is onging research in Johnstown Castle on how to optimise this potential. Patrick Forrestal, Claire Aspel and Mark Plunkett have more information and some advice regarding silage and grazing What […]
2 June 2020
Update on the Teagasc Moorepark Grass-Clover Research Programme
Update on the Teagasc Moorepark Grass-Clover Research Programme 0 Type Media Article Deirdre Hennessy and Ellen Fitzpatrick give an update on Teagasc Moorepark Grass-Clover Research Programme. The grass-white clover research programme at Teagasc Moorepark is comparing herbage and milk production from three pasture-based systems, all stocked at a whole farm stocking rate of […]
1 June 2020
Bloom at Home – Summer Annuals
Bloom at Home – Summer Annuals 0 Type Media Article Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens explains how summer annuals are excellent for adding colour displays around your garden in borders or containers on your patio and balconies for the summer months. Summer annuals are excellent for adding colour displays around your garden […]
1 June 2020
Dry Weather Advice for Tillage Farmers
Dry Weather Advice for Tillage Farmers 0 Type Media Article Many crops around the country are under considerable moisture stress at the moment. Ciaran Collins Teagasc crops specialist has some timely advice There is a large variation in spring crops this season. Crops in north Leinster are particularly affected from lack of rainfall […]
1 June 2020
Bloom at Home – Trailing petunia
Bloom at Home – Trailing petunia Type Media Article Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens outlines the benefits of trailing petunias. Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens outlines how trailing Petunias have beautiful colours, amazing trailing habits, and will ensure you have some truly stunning displays in your hanging baskets and containers […]
31 May 2020
Bloom at Home – Hanging Baskets
Bloom at Home – Hanging Baskets Type Media Article Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens gives an overview of planting 14” hanging baskets Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens gives an overview of planting 14” hanging baskets using a blue, white and pink colour combination with trailing Petunia ‘sufinia’ and blue Bacopa. […]
30 May 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
Your Forest and Your Well Being
Your Forest and Your Well Being Type Media Article Forests can provide a wonderful setting, allowing you to connect with nature and experience a range of positive benefits for the body, mind and soul. Teagasc Forestry Advisors John Casey, Jonathan Spazzi and Tom Houlihan give more details. With Covid 19 restrictions still […]
29 May 2020