Rural Economy
Land Rental Prices, where to next?
Land Rental Prices, where to next? Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris We have all heard of the sharp increase in the price of rented land over the past 18 months, but the question has to be asked, can these high prices continue? In many situations it cannot. We […]
12 September 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023
Today’s Farm – September/October 2023 0 Type Magazine Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan Download Publication (PDF) Articles Events (PDF) Dairy Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms (PDF) Beef Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan (PDF) Reducing slaughter age and cutting emissions in Mayo (PDF) Getting the most from the National Beef Welfare Scheme – NBWS (PDF) Sheep Good handling […]
6 September 2023
Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm
Autumn Grassland Management on a Dairy Farm Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Although it is only late August thoughts are turning to autumn and potentially housing cows. 3 things will determine when cows will be housed on your farm. Weather Soil Type Grass Supply The first […]
29 August 2023
Think Safety When Transporting and Stacking Bales
Think Safety When Transporting and Stacking Bales 0 Type Media Article By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare Fatal Accidents involving work with Bales Farmers and contractors are currently very busy making, transporting and stacking bales of silage, weather and ground conditions are making second cut or those extra bales from paddocks more […]
8 August 2023
Have you a Will made? If not, why not?
Have you a Will made? If not, why not? Type Media Article By Keith Fahy Teagasc B & T Drystock Advisor “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”. This was a quote made famous by Samuel Langhorne Clemens best known by his pen name Mark Twain. […]
21 July 2023
Today’s Farm – July/August 2023
Today’s Farm – July/August 2023 Type Magazine Technical discussion groups for women Download Publication (PDF) Articles Signpost Advisory Programme (PDF) Events (PDF) Dairy Women-only discussion groups (PDF) Genotyping our way to a better livestock future (PDF) Beef Getting the dose right (PDF) Red clover a winner on suckler farms (PDF) Sheep Converting to organic sheep farming – the […]
20 July 2023
Signpost Series – Signpost Advisory Programme
Signpost Series – Signpost Advisory Programme 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 30 June, Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc is joined by Dr. George Ramsbottom, Head of Signpost Advisory Programme, Teagasc to give an insight into the Signpost Advisory Programme. […]
6 July 2023
Signpost Series – Sustainable energy options in agriculture
Signpost Series – Sustainable energy options in agriculture Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 23 June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc to discuss sustainable energy options in agriculture. […]
27 June 2023
Signpost Series – Is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers?
Signpost Series – Is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers? 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 2 June, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Martin Bourke, Organic Tillage Specialist, Teagasc to discuss is organics a viable […]
9 June 2023
Safety with Bulls During Breeding Newsletter – June 2023
Safety with Bulls During Breeding Newsletter – June 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Respect for bullsBulls are dangerous animals. Even when they appear to be well tempered, they need to be handled with care and treated with respect. Health and Safety Authority (HSA) statistics show that from 2012 […]
9 June 2023