Rural Economy
Working at Height on the farm
Working at Height on the farm Type Media Article 17% of farm fatalities over the last 10 years were caused by falls from heights or being struck by collapsing or falling objects. Always take time to stop and plan before starting to work at height or in an environment where it is […]
23 July 2020
Have you heard the Call of the Curlew?
Have you heard the Call of the Curlew? Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway/Clare Background to EIPs With the talk starting to mount lately about the possibility of a REPS 2 scheme in the near future, it’s interesting to note that there is already a locally based Environmental […]
21 July 2020
Organic Dairy Farming
Organic Dairy Farming Type Media Article Organic dairying is a relatively small but growing sector within the dairy industry in Ireland. Latest figures from DAFM show that there are 62 organic dairy operators with an average herd size of 79 cows (2019). Dan Clavin, Teagasc Organic Specialist gives us an insight into […]
19 July 2020
TResearch Summer 2020
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7 July 2020
Today’s Farm July/ August 2020
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29 June 2020
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson Type Media Article Ross and Amy Jackson are farming organically in Lacka, Carrig, Co Tipperary. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Ross and Amy. What were the plans when […]
24 June 2020
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour Type Media Article It is projected that during 2020 Ireland will produce up to 8.8 billion litres of milk; this will require approx. 370 GWh of electricity. On farm dairy electricity related CO2 emissions may be 162,000 tonnes by the end of 2020 unless […]
24 June 2020
Farmers Have Hearts: Cardiovascular Health Programme
Farmers Have Hearts: Cardiovascular Health Programme Type Report Farmers Have Hearts: Cardiovascular Health Programme – Detailed and Summary Baseline Reports. Download Publication (PDF) Farmers Have Hearts – Cardiovascular Health Programme (FHH-CHP) is a comprehensive health intervention targeted at Irish male farmers. The FHH-CHP consisted of a baseline health check, a health behaviour change intervention and […]
18 June 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020 Type Event Proceeding On the latest Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Tadgh Buckley, AIB joined Stuart Childs to discuss Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020 View it here Or listen to a […]
18 June 2020