Organics
Feasibility Study on Producer Organisations in the Irish Organic Sector
Feasibility Study on Producer Organisations in the Irish Organic Sector Type Report A Teagasc commissioned feasibility study to evaluate the potential role of Producer Organisations (POs) in enhancing and supporting the Irish organic agricultural sector Download Publication (PDF) The organic sector in Ireland is growing, with ambitious EU and national targets requiring […]
14 March 2025
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm Type Booklet Updated September 2024 – The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan. Download Publication (PDF) It is essential for every farmer to have a farm […]
15 October 2024
Beechlawn Organic Farm
Beechlawn Organic Farm Type Media Article By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Beechlawn Organic Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway is owned and ran by Padraig Fahy and Úna Ní Bhroin. On Wednesday 28th August they hosted an organic farm walk which was organised by Teagasc. It was a very successful event […]
13 September 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles Ballyhaise College dairy research (PDF) Contract rearing Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved (PDF) Sheep Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits (PDF) Health and Safety SunSmart for farmers (PDF) Beef Weather-proofing your fodder supply (PDF) […]
22 July 2024
Signpost Series: Organic Farming in Ireland
Signpost Series: Organic Farming in Ireland Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 10 May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM to discuss Organic Farming in Ireland. A questions and answers session took […]
14 May 2024
Growing Organics Farm Walk – Bill George
Growing Organics Farm Walk – Bill George Type Booklet Bill George is farming Coolanowle Organic Farm in Arles, Co. Laois. This farm began its conversion to organic farming in 2001 by Bill’s father in-law Jimmy Mulhall and has full organic status since 2003. Bill is leasing the farm on a long-term lease […]
30 April 2024
Signpost Series: Market opportunities for organic food
Signpost Series: Market opportunities for organic food 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5 April, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr Bridget Little, Feedingstuffs, Fertiliser, Grain and Poultry Division, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine […]
8 April 2024
Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide
Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide Type Media Article By Clodagh Morgan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare Spring may be taking its time to appear this year, however, we still need to be prepared when it finally arrives and breathes new life into the Irish countryside. Organic livestock farmers across the country […]
28 March 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
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