Rural Economy
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments 0 Type Media Article Sean Mannion B&T Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) provide grants to farmers to construct or improve specified types of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. TAMS 3 opened in February 2023, and as of last week, 3,094 […]
1 November 2024
National Farm Survey – 2023 Sustainability Report
National Farm Survey – 2023 Sustainability Report Type Report Download Publication (PDF) This report provides the latest available information on the sustainability performance of farms in Ireland, based on detailed analysis of data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Economic, Social, Environmental and Innovation sustainability metrics are produced for Dairy, Cattle, […]
29 October 2024
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm Type Booklet Updated September 2024 – The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan. Download Publication (PDF) It is essential for every farmer to have a farm […]
15 October 2024
National Farm Survey Enterprise Factsheets 2023
National Farm Survey Enterprise Factsheets 2023 0 Type Factsheet The 2023 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 793 farms representative of around 85,000 farms nationally. These factsheets summarise the results from six enterprises. The 2023 National Farm Survey Enterprise Factsheets on Dairy Beef, Single Suckling, Cattle Finishing, Sheep, Cereals and Dairy […]
8 October 2024
Key Farm Deadlines this Autumn
Key Farm Deadlines this Autumn Type Media Article Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris As we enter the last three months of the year it is time to check that deadlines and conditions for schemes are met and also to be aware of other areas of the farm are meeting legal requirements. […]
27 September 2024
Beechlawn Organic Farm
Beechlawn Organic Farm Type Media Article By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Beechlawn Organic Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway is owned and ran by Padraig Fahy and Úna Ní Bhroin. On Wednesday 28th August they hosted an organic farm walk which was organised by Teagasc. It was a very successful event […]
13 September 2024
Today’s Farm – September/October 2024
Today’s Farm – September/October 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles ETC pages (PDF) Events (PDF) Fodder Winter Feed 2024 – Act now if supplies are tight (PDF) Beef Give your stock a clean start before winter housing (PDF) Better beef, cleaner water (PDF) Sheep Weighing up store lamb performance (PDF) Machinery […]
11 September 2024
Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock
Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock 0 Type Booklet Cubicles are by far the housing system of choice for dairy cows in Ireland. It is important to think long term because cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years. Download Publication (PDF) Cubicle housing needs to meet three key parameters: adequate space […]
7 August 2024
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 Type Report In this Final Report for 2023, the survey sample is representative of a population of 84,929 farms in Ireland. It was compiled by Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, Athenry, Co Galway. Download Publication (PDF) […]
23 July 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles Ballyhaise College dairy research (PDF) Contract rearing Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved (PDF) Sheep Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits (PDF) Health and Safety SunSmart for farmers (PDF) Beef Weather-proofing your fodder supply (PDF) […]
22 July 2024