Rural Economy
Long Term Land Leasing
Long Term Land Leasing Type Media Article Leasing land long term has many advantages for both the landowner (lessor) and active farmer (lessee) utilising the land. In this video, Gordon Peppard, Farm Business Structures Specialist, Teagasc discusses the benefits of long term land leasing. Why are landowners considering Long-term Land Leasing? Profitability […]
25 April 2020
Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive
Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive Type Media Article Mary Roache, Teagasc The sustainable use of pesticides directives governs the use of products in this country. As weather and land conditions improve and the growing season kicks off farmers may be looking at controlling weeds on their farm. This may be done through […]
23 April 2020
White Clover on Organic Farms
White Clover on Organic Farms Type Media Article ORGANICS: Research has shown that in a productive sward white clover can supply 100-150Kg Nitrogen/ha/year. Find out how to get it established in pastures. The growing and management of grassland is a normal practice on all farms. There is however a difference as regards […]
18 April 2020
Fertilising 1st Cut Grass Silage
Fertilising 1st Cut Grass Silage Type Factsheet Prepared by Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Johnstown Castle Download Publication (PDF) Grass silage has a large nutrient demand and adequate N, P & K is essential for maximising grass yield and producing sufficient winter feed. Nitrogen (N) is the key driver of grass yield. Grass swards […]
15 April 2020
Passing the Baton
Passing the Baton Type Media Article By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Whether running a dry stock farm or small rural business, parents are faced with nominating what family member (if any) is going to continue on with that enterprise. Low returns from most Irish drystock enterprises prove that farming […]
16 March 2020
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) Information Seminars
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) Information Seminars Type Event Proceeding SSRH Information Seminars which took place on Tuesday, 10 March in Teagasc Ballyhaise and Wednesday, 11 March in Teagasc Moorepark. The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) is a government scheme that provides financial support to convert to renewable heat for […]
13 March 2020
Today’s Farm March/April 2020
Another edition of Today's Farm brought to you by Teagasc.
6 March 2020
Severe Weather Advice to Farmers
Severe Weather Advice to Farmers 0 Type Media Article By Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Storm Jorge rages over the country as I write, the 3rd serious weather event to hit the west of Ireland in the month of February, following on from Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, as warming oceans and a changing […]
3 March 2020
Machinery in Flooded conditions and planning to avoid future floods
Machinery in Flooded conditions and planning to avoid future floods Type Media Article Media Article by Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park Machine Safety When driving on flooded roads or roadways, the biggest risk is that you cannot see what you are driving on and consequently risk turning over the tractor in a […]
28 February 2020
Planning for Your Future
Planning for Your Future Type Media Article By Niall Treanor B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Real issues need careful consideration, time and discussion. The movement of the family farm from one generation to the next is one of these serious issues, ‘Fail to prepare, prepare to fail’. Farm Succession is an area […]
25 February 2020