Rural Economy
Reducing Stress on your Farm in 2025
Reducing Stress on your Farm in 2025 0 Type Media Article By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The farmer is a very important person on any farm, therefore it is important that we get a health check done regularly. Farmers are very good at looking after their animals but very often […]
4 March 2025
The Green Cert – What’s the Point?
The Green Cert – What’s the Point? Type Media Article By Paul Mullins, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Green Cert, formally known as the Certificate in Agriculture, is an important qualification for those who will be taking over farms in the coming years. There are a number of benefits that flow from […]
20 January 2025
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations Type Media Article By Richard Gill, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the New Year begins, slurry spreading will be on the minds of many farmers over the coming weeks. Farmers in Co. Galway and Co. Clare (Zone B) will be […]
14 January 2025
Retention and Conservation of Traditional Farm Buildings on Mayo Farm
The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme was established in 2008 by the Heritage Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
9 December 2024
ACRES Update – Priority Actions
ACRES Update – Priority Actions 0 Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As is the case with most things in life, things are usually fine until they are not. This seems to be particularly the case with ACRES 1 and 2. These schemes are still basically new schemes […]
9 December 2024
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options 0 Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport For some farmers the process of transferring the family farm is a relatively easy decision to take, for others it is a decision taken out of their hands if they pass away before making a Will. […]
6 December 2024
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them?
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them? 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris A question I ask many farmers nowadays when they call to my office is ‘have you soil samples taken?’ In many cases the answer I receive is ‘No I don’t need any’. Sadly this […]
6 December 2024
New Veterinary Medicine Regulations – What should Farmers be aware of?
New Veterinary Medicine Regulations – What should Farmers be aware of? 0 Type Media Article BY Joanne Masterson, Soils & Environment Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare In September, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine signed into law the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation. This Regulation provides for the upregulation of all anti-parasitics to prescription […]
4 December 2024
Outlook 2025 – Economic Prospects for Agriculture
Outlook 2025 – Economic Prospects for Agriculture 0 Type Event Proceeding The Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department review of 2024 and a look forward to the 2025 prospects for agriculture covering Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Tillage, Pigs, Forestry and Sustainability Download Publication (PDF) Presentations (pdfs) Short term Macro Outlook Presentation – Trevor […]
3 December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Future proofing a part-time beef enterprise Grass growth to 2040 and beyond Reducing spring workload on dairy farms Newford Farm moves east Want to sharpen your skills in calf to beef Managing ewes after the deed is done The cashflow challenge The […]
11 November 2024