The Signpost Series – ASSAP – Farming for Water Quality
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
- Date
- 24 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
The Effect of BEEP-S on Weaning Calves in 2020
Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
- Date
- 24 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Equine Webinar – Breeding and producing Connemara Ponies for today’s markets
In the fourth of the equine webinar series Equine Specialist Wendy Conlon facilitates a discussion on the Breeding and production of Connemara Ponies for today’s markets.
- Date
- 24 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Sustainability in Irish agriculture
By Conor Dowling, Environment & Technology Advisor, Castlerea.
- Date
- 24 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Working at Height on the farm
17% of farm fatalities over the last 10 years were caused by falls from heights or being struck by collapsing or falling objects. Always take time to stop and plan before starting to work at height or in an environment where it is possible to be struck by something falling from a height.
- Date
- 23 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Adapting to climate change on livestock farms.
Animal agriculture is particularly vulnerable to more extreme weather, which was seen during the recent droughts in the south and east of the Island. Farming practices focusing on adaptation may not be the same as measures designed to mitigate emissions. Researcher Donal O'Brien gives some information.
- Date
- 22 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Review of Ballyhaise heifer rearing unit at grass
For the last two years Ballyhaise Research Farm have been running a dedicated replacement heifer rearing unit which consists of a 10ha grazing block. This year there is 31 calves and 21 maiden heifers on this block. Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more.
- Date
- 22 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Child Safety on Farms
Health and Safety Authority figures tell us that sadly 21 children lost their lives as a result of farm accidents in the past 10 years. Over 80% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or a machine involved.
- Date
- 22 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
