Crops
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
RED – Forest Fire Danger Rating
RED – Forest Fire Danger Rating Type Press Release Arising from current weather patterns, an extreme forest fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses, heather and gorse exist. Download Publication (PDF) The issue of Condition Red extreme fire risk warnings is a comparatively […]
29 May 2020
Bloom at Home
Bloom at Home Type Media Article Garden of Hope at Bloom 2017 This time 3 years ago we were celebrating with our horticulture colleagues when our garden won gold medal & best in show in medium size category. Here’s a short time lapse of the hard work and determination that went into […]
29 May 2020
Tillage Update May 28th
Tillage Update May 28th Type Media Article Included in this weeks update is the Virtual Crop walk, the variation in spring crops due to rainfall variation, spring beans, grass weeds and the mangold fly in fodder beet, Variation in spring crops There are large variations in growth stages and crop density in […]
27 May 2020
Rewarding forestry and farming working together
Rewarding forestry and farming working together Type Media Article Successfully integrating forestry and farming can have rich sustainability dividends. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who are leading the way. Noel Kennedy, Forestry Development Officer, Teagasc tells us more. The 2020 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award is now open for […]
22 May 2020
Safety at Silage Appeal
Safety at Silage Appeal Type Media Article The months of May, June, July and August coincide with peak harvesting and transporting of silage on Irish farms. There is extra machinery on our roads and farms so extra caution is needed by all parties. Each year on Irish farms, several thousand accidents occur […]
22 May 2020
Planting is only the start of the Journey
Planting is only the start of the Journey Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport Since the outbreak of Covid 19 this Spring, there has been renewed interest in growing vegetables. It was very difficult to get any type of vegetable seed this Spring, from potato seed to cabbage plants. […]
22 May 2020
Tillage Update – 21st May
Tillage Update – 21st May Type Media Article This week there are updates on the impact on crops of below average rainfall; common nutrient deficiencies in crops; watch videos on chocolate spot control in beans and weed control in fodder beet; listen to the latest podcast on grass weeds. By Mark Plunkett, […]
21 May 2020
The Birch and Alder Improvement Programme
The Birch and Alder Improvement Programme Type Media Article The development of birch as a commercial forestry tree species supports government policy in the desire to increase diversity in Irish forestry Oliver Sheridan, forestry researcher with Teagasc Ashtown, discusses the commercial development of Birch in Ireland on a recent episode of The […]
17 May 2020