Crops
Multipurpose farm-forestry in action in County Limerick
Multipurpose farm-forestry in action in County Limerick Type Media Article The Bresnan Family in Co. Limerick clearly understand the multipurpose potential of farm-forests and the importance of appropriate and timely management. Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tells us more A great strength of farm-forests is their potential to deliver many beneficial […]
15 May 2020
Tillage Update – 14th May
Tillage Update – 14th May Type Media Article Get the latest advice on winter and spring crops. Watch recordings from the recent Virtual Crop Walk in Teagasc Oak Park and watch a video on the best strategies for wild oat control in cereals. Fill out a grass weeds survey. By Michael Hennessy, […]
14 May 2020
Silage – When to Cut and Need to Budget
Silage – When to Cut and Need to Budget Type Media Article By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare After a period of unprecedented lockdown and severe disruption to the economy, the country is on course for a five step plan towards the “new” normal. However with the exception of mart […]
12 May 2020
10 steps to making better quality silage
10 steps to making better quality silage Type Media Article Silage makes up a least a quarter of the annual diet on most beef and dairy farms. Quality ranges from 58% to 78% dry matter digestibility (DMD) nationally, but average quality remains poor at around 65% DMD. Joe Patton & Michael O’Donovan […]
12 May 2020
Virtual Crop Walk
Virtual Crop Walk Type Event Proceeding Virtual Crop Walk which was hosted by the Teagasc Crops Team live from Oak Park, Carlow on Thursday, 7th May. Presenter of the webinar, Michael Hennessy, Head of Crop Knowledge Transfer discussed the current issues and strategies for high yield crops with Ciaran Collins, Steven Kildea and […]
11 May 2020
Controlling Docks
Controlling Docks 0 Type Media Article By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Whether it’s the terrible plight of Covid-19 or a field of dock leaves, no farmer wants either this spring and prevention is definitely better than cure in relation to both. So why is it that dock leaves are so […]
9 May 2020
No Rush to Spray
No Rush to Spray 0 Type Media Article By Kieran Kenny, Teagasc Soils and Environment Adviser, Castlerea Farmers are reminded to use best practice when applying herbicides. The Longford Central public water supply is one of 6 priority supplies in the country where exceedances for pesticides have been persistently detected in the drinking […]
8 May 2020
Tillage Newsletter – May 2020
Tillage Newsletter – May 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter wheat Beans Spring barley disease control Winter oats Products being prohibited in 2020 Winter barley Health & Safety: Your silage safety checks
7 May 2020
Tillage Update May 7th
Tillage Update May 7th 0 Type Media Article Get the latest advice on disease control in cereals and weed control in maize, potatoes and beet. Videos are on timing the final fungicide on winter barley, ramularia control and best practice for weed control in potatoes. Disease control Most winter wheat crops are at […]
7 May 2020
Why less is more when it comes to grass management
Why less is more when it comes to grass management 0 Type Factsheet Target is to complete 6 rotations between early to mid-April and mid-August. This can be achieved by sticking to a 20 day rotation. the best way to manage grass is to walk the farm weekly and enter the figures on […]
5 May 2020