Crops
Let’s Talk Organics – Establishment Methods for Red Clover
Let’s Talk Organics – Establishment Methods for Red Clover Type Event Proceeding Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 7th February which looked at establishment methods for red clover. Elaine was joined by Cathal McCauley, Specialised Organic Advisor, Teagasc; Lisa McGrane, Teagasc and Michael Egan, Teagasc Researcher. Cathal provided […]
16 February 2024
Forestry Newsletter – February 2024
Forestry Newsletter – February 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Talking Timber 2024Teagasc, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Forest Industries Ireland (FII), is organising an event on Thursday, March 14 in the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary, […]
1 February 2024
Tillage Newsletter – February 2024
Tillage Newsletter – February 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter cereal cropsDo you re-drill poorly established crops or not? You need to decide soon. Any decision should be economic, but also consider seed availability, workload and crop rotation. Assess your crops and where there are viable plant […]
1 February 2024
Crop Costs and Returns 2023
Crop Costs and Returns 2023 Type Booklet An indicative guide to crop margins for 2023. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists Download Publication (PDF) The Teagasc Crops Costs & Returns are intended as an indicative guide to crop margins; however land suitability, rotation, risk avoidance and husbandry skills […]
30 January 2024
Crop Costs and Returns 2024
Crop Costs and Returns 2024 Type Booklet An indicative guide to crop margins for 2024. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists Download Publication (PDF) The Teagasc Crops Costs & Returns are intended as an indicative guide to crop margins; however land suitability, rotation, risk avoidance and husbandry skills […]
30 January 2024
Cavity Spot on Carrots and Canker on Parsnips – Webinar
Cavity Spot on Carrots and Canker on Parsnips – Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Teagasc Vegetable team hosted a webinar on Tuesday, 5 December. They were joined by plant pathologist Dr. Lauren Chappell of Warwick University, who is a senior researcher on both cavity spot and canker. Colin Noble of Vegetable Consultancy […]
24 January 2024
Downy Mildew and Fusarium on Lettuce – Webinar
Downy Mildew and Fusarium on Lettuce – Webinar Type Event Proceeding John Johnson of seed company Enza Zaden and UK based independent agronomist Andrew Poole joined the Teagasc Vegetable Advisory team on Wednesday, 6 December to discuss best practice management of Downy Mildew and Fusarium on lettuce. View the presentation below UK […]
24 January 2024
Today’s Farm – January/February 2024
Today’s Farm – January/February 2024 Type Magazine New Apprenticeships Deliver Advantages All Round Download Publication (PDF) Articles Upcoming events (PDF) Apprenticeships – Earning while learning (PDF) Beef How to source the right calf (PDF) ‘Farming is my GAA’ (PDF) Beefing up the breeding indexes (PDF) Sheep Driving productivity and profitability on sheep farms (PDF) Fertiliser How to cut […]
24 January 2024
Tillage Newsletter – January 2024
Tillage Newsletter – January 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Planning for 2024 Crops – Spring barley area normally increases after a wet autumn; however, spring barley seed supply is tight this year. Therefore it is important to carefully plan your crops and consider all options. Spring sowing of […]
18 January 2024
Tillage Newsletter – December 2023
Tillage Newsletter – December 2023 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Crop managementUnfortunately for most tillage farmers 2023 has been one of the most difficult seasons in living memory. It will therefore be remembered for a long time for all the wrong reasons. A difficult start to the year […]
11 December 2023