The Hearne Family Dairy Farm
In 2019, the Hearne family was awarded the top prize in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
- Date
- 30 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2019 Preliminary Results
Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran, John Lennon and Emma Dillon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy Development Programme, Teagasc
- Date
- 29 June 2020
- Type
- Report
Virtual Beef Week July 6th – 10th
Virtual Beef Week replaces the planned major Teagasc Beef 2020 Open Day, which was due to take place at the Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation centre, Grange, County Meath. Due to COVID-19 farmers will now have the opportunity to access the latest research and knowledge through their mobile phone, laptop or tablet.
- Date
- 29 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
The MASTER Plan
A European consortium co-ordinated by Professor Paul Cotter of Teagasc is using next-generation sequencing technologies to investigate the microbiomes of food systems and to improve our food quality, security and sustainability.
- Date
- 29 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Webinar – Protecting Nitrogen and Phosphorus inputs on farms
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
- Date
- 29 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Slurry timing & application to protect the environment
Good management of Slurry is needed to maximise grass growth, while at the same time minimise losses to our atmosphere and water bodies. ASSAP Advisor Ivan Kelly has some useful advice.
- Date
- 28 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
National Farm Survey Webinar
On Monday next June 29th Teagasc for the first time will reveal the results of the 2019 National Farm Survey (NFS) with a webinar. The National Farm Survey (NFS) has been conducted by Teagasc on an annual basis since 1972. Join Trevor Donnellan and Brian Moran to find out more
- Date
- 27 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Managing native woodland resources on our farms
To fully appreciate how valuable native woodlands are for our well-being and for biodiversity, take a slow walk through a mature oak and birch woodland during a full bloom of bluebells and just breathe in the fragrant air. Forestry Development Officer Jonathan Spazzi has more information on our native woodlands.
- Date
- 27 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Drainage Ditch Connectivity to Surface Water
Do you have a Ditch, a Gripe, a Sheough or a Marein on your farm? You must avoid contaminants such as nutrients and pesticides from entering these ditches to protect water quality in the receiving streams. Read more from researchers Karen Daly and Owen Fenton
- Date
- 26 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article