Rural Economy
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
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
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
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane Type Media Article Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal. Donal is pictured with […]
17 June 2020
Farm Buildings – Busy six months ahead
Farm Buildings – Busy six months ahead Type Media Article The number of applications from farmers for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) was the highest to date. The scheme is operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine closed for applications in early June. Teagasc Buildings Specialist Tom Fallon […]
14 June 2020
Farm Roadway Quality Indicators
Farm Roadway Quality Indicators Type Media Article Effort should be given to maintaining roadways to a high standard. This in turn reduces impediments to cow movement and will lower contaminated material that is a source of pollution. Researchers Paul Rice, Owen Fenton, Karen Daly, John Murnane and Patrick Tuohy give more information. […]
12 June 2020
Renewal of Our Country Life
Renewal of Our Country Life 0 Type Media Article By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare In the poem “Legends for Eavan Frances” , the late Evan Boland, Poet makes a statement, “Our Children are Our Legends”. This sentiment is kernel to the hope and pride of parents whose children carry on […]
9 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne 0 Type Media Article Fergal Byrne from Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, is an organic beef, sheep and cereal farmer. A farm walk was due to take place on his farm this week. Farm Profile Farming 63ha Mostly free draining land 19 suckler cows ( […]
4 June 2020