Crops
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024 Type Magazine Anticipating BEEF2024…researchers meet farmers and advisors Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Upcoming Events (PDF) BEEF2024 BEEF2024 at Teagasc Grange – Securing your farming future (PDF) It’s all about forage (PDF) The benefits of ensiling mixed swards (PDF) Attention to detail drives earlier finishing (PDF) How a purpose-built calf shed can minimise […]
14 May 2024
Tillage Newsletter – May 2024
Tillage Newsletter – May 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Spring barleyThe majority of spring barley will emerge in May. This brings different management challenges compared to barley emerging in March/April. Disease levels in late-sown barley tend to be lower. Nitrogen (N) rate needs to be managed in […]
13 May 2024
Tillage Newsletter – April 2024
Tillage Newsletter – April 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Spring cropsThe poor weather in March delayed field work in most of the country. Prioritise the sowing of beans, wheat and oats, and aim to have them sown as early as possible in April. Fertiliser for spring cereals: […]
5 April 2024
Management and establishment of grass-white clover swards
Management and establishment of grass-white clover swards 0 Type Booklet Moorepark Dairy Levy Research Update Download Publication (PDF) The recognition of the nitrogen (N) fixation, benefits in forage quality and animal performance of grass-white clover pastures has led to a resurgence of interest. There are management challenges to ensure that grass-white clover swards […]
2 April 2024
Let’s Talk Organics – Experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production
Let’s Talk Organics – Experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production Type Event Proceeding Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 6th March which looked at experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production. Elaine was joined by William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc and Christoffel […]
13 March 2024
Tillage Newsletter – March 2024
Tillage Newsletter – March 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter cereals Making winter crops workIt may be more economic to manage a thin winter cereal crop with reduced inputs rather than replacing it with spring cereals. Use plant counts to determine management strategy for winter cereals. Replanting […]
8 March 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024 0 Type Magazine Roscommon is going organic… maybe you should too Download Publication (PDF) Articles Organics The Rossies are going organic and why you should consider joining them (PDF) Beef Breeding the key to suckler success (PDF) Good calf care cuts costs (PDF) Sheep Fragmented farm? That shouldn’t prevent you managing […]
8 March 2024
Signpost Series: Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 and opportunities to integrate forests on the farm
Signpost Series: Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 and opportunities to integrate forests on the farm 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 1 March, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Seppi Hona, Forestry Inspector, DAFM and Tom Houlihan, […]
5 March 2024
TResearch Spring 2024
TResearch Spring 2024 0 Type Magazine It’s the yeast we could do Download Publication (PDF) Research at Teagasc Ashtown is examining ways to make bread even more delicious and nutritious. Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles
1 March 2024
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 Type Report Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department. Download Publication (PDF) The key objective of this report, as with previous reports is to surface up to date facts about specific inputs prices in January 2024 compared to 2023. This is an […]
21 February 2024