Crops
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
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
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
Forestry Newsletter – June 2020
Forestry Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: RDS Forest and Woodland Awards Seasonal management tips Keep in touch Research Update – Continuous cover forestry research
5 June 2020
Tillage Update June 4th
Tillage Update June 4th 0 Type Media Article Included in the crops update this week is the impact of the drought on crops, grass weeds in tillage crops, and blight control in potatoes Drought Impact on Crops The effect of the current drought on winter and spring crops, mostly on the eastern side […]
4 June 2020
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