Rural Economy
Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide
Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide Type Media Article By Clodagh Morgan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare Spring may be taking its time to appear this year, however, we still need to be prepared when it finally arrives and breathes new life into the Irish countryside. Organic livestock farmers across the country […]
28 March 2024
Taste of Innovation: Unlocking Artisanal Potential on the Farm
Taste of Innovation: Unlocking Artisanal Potential on the Farm Type Event Proceeding Taste of Innovation: Unlocking Artisanal Potential on the Farm webinar took place on Thursday, 21st March. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Deirdre Kennedy, Artisan and Small Food Sector based at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark to explore […]
26 March 2024
Let’s Talk Organics – Experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production
Let’s Talk Organics – Experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production Type Event Proceeding Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 6th March which looked at experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production. Elaine was joined by William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc and Christoffel […]
13 March 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024
Today’s Farm – March/April 2024 0 Type Magazine Roscommon is going organic… maybe you should too Download Publication (PDF) Articles Organics The Rossies are going organic and why you should consider joining them (PDF) Beef Breeding the key to suckler success (PDF) Good calf care cuts costs (PDF) Sheep Fragmented farm? That shouldn’t prevent you managing […]
8 March 2024
Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Webinar
Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Webinar Type Event Proceeding A webinar on the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant took place on Wednesday, 28 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Ann Marie O’Connor, Principal Officer at the Vacant Homes Unit – Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage who provided an insight into […]
28 February 2024
Make Farm Safety Number One in 2024
Make Farm Safety Number One in 2024 Type Media Article By Sinéad Devaney, Teagasc Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit This year why not ask yourself “What can I do every day to make 2024 a safer farming year?” Here I’m making some suggestions as to how you can answer this question. Plan to […]
28 February 2024
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures
Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures Type Event Proceeding Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures webinar took place on Thursday, 15 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Niamh Byrne, Abhainn Ri Farm, Blessington Co. Wicklow and Tomás O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Tipperary and owner […]
19 February 2024
Let’s Talk Organics – Establishment Methods for Red Clover
Let’s Talk Organics – Establishment Methods for Red Clover Type Event Proceeding Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 7th February which looked at establishment methods for red clover. Elaine was joined by Cathal McCauley, Specialised Organic Advisor, Teagasc; Lisa McGrane, Teagasc and Michael Egan, Teagasc Researcher. Cathal provided […]
16 February 2024
Dairy on Demand: Farm-Fresh Success with Milk Vending
Dairy on Demand: Farm-Fresh Success with Milk Vending 0 Type Event Proceeding Dairy on Demand: Farm-Fresh Success with Milk Vending webinar took place on Thursday, 8 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Michaella McMahon & Mark Hanrahan, Unison Process Solutions and Shannon Porter, The Milk Bar, Donegal. The panellists provided an […]
8 February 2024
Harvesting Hospitality: The Glamping Gateway to Farm Diversification
Harvesting Hospitality: The Glamping Gateway to Farm Diversification 0 Type Event Proceeding Harvesting Hospitality: The Glamping Gateway to Farm Diversification webinar took place on Thursday, 1 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Máire Ní Mhurchú, Chair of the Irish Self Catering Federation; Alan Vaughan, owner of Ivy Hill Glamping Pod, Lahinch, […]
1 February 2024