Impact of dry weather on County Meath farmer
Barry O'Sullivan's farm in County Meath has been impacted by the current dry weather. Barry gives an overview of the management decisions he has had to make to manage grass and cow performance
- Date
- 2 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Information for dairy farmers dealing with current very dry weather
Dairy specialist Joe Patton has advice on grazing management, some Hints and tips on feeding out forage supplements in dry weather, concentrate feeding guidelines, decision rules on grazing silage crops and options to reduce milking herd demand
- Date
- 1 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Dry Weather Advice for Tillage Farmers
Many crops around the country are under considerable moisture stress at the moment. Ciaran Collins Teagasc crops specialist has some timely advice
- Date
- 1 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Bloom at Home – Summer Annuals
Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens explains how summer annuals are excellent for adding colour displays around your garden in borders or containers on your patio and balconies for the summer months.
- Date
- 1 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Child Safety on Farms
Most children like to be outside helping on the farm. It is important to remember that farms are not playgrounds and children must be closely supervised and only take part in age appropriate tasks. Francis Bligh and John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists have more information
- Date
- 1 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Update on the Teagasc Moorepark Grass-Clover Research Programme
Deirdre Hennessy and Ellen Fitzpatrick give an update on Teagasc Moorepark Grass-Clover Research Programme.
- Date
- 1 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)?
Very little is known about the volumes dairy processing sludge (DPS) produced , the types of DPS and their nutrient and metal profile. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers S.M. Ashekuzzaman & O. Fenton are doing some research
- Date
- 1 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Improved understanding of soil biology to reduce GHG emissions
Soil microbes are the key drivers of N transformations. Their activity determines to a large extent whether N is retained in a plant available form within soil, or lost to either air or water. Researchers Coline Deveautour and Fiona Brennan give more information
- Date
- 31 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Bloom at Home – Trailing petunia
Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens outlines the benefits of trailing petunias.
- Date
- 31 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article