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LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production

The LIFE BEEF CARBON project aims to cut beef’s carbon footprint at low cost with minimal impact on soil health, water quality, air quality and biodiversity. Researchers Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien have some more information on the project

11 June 2020
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Media Article
Future Farmer Virtual Farm Walk – Thomas & David Fennelly
Future Farmer Virtual Farm Walk – Thomas & David Fennelly

On Thursday June 11th, Thomas & David Fennelly are giving an insight into their lives as Dairy Farmers in County Laois. They will give regular updates on the Teagasc Twitter and Instagram accounts and also join us for the weekly Let’s talk dairy webinar.

10 June 2020
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Media Article
Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water
Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water

Herbicides are intensively applied in Irish agriculture (both grassland and arable) to control weeds and form an essential part of good agricultural management. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers Per-Erik Mellander, Owen Fenton, Majid Khan and Fabiola Barros Costa are doing some research on the transport of these herbicides to surface and groundwater resources.

10 June 2020
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Media Article
Summer Mastitis – Prevention and Control
Summer Mastitis – Prevention and Control

If you are planning to wean autumn calving suckler cows to reduce grass demand, be aware of the risk of summer mastitis due to current weather conditions. Beef specialist Aidan Murray has advice

10 June 2020
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Media Article
Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning
Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning

Over 55% of Irish sheep farmers supplement their lambs with minerals post weaning. Research has shown that cobalt and selenium are the main trace elements of concern. Athenry researcher Dr Tim Keady gives some advice.

9 June 2020
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Media Article