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Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Smarter Milking
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Smarter Milking

In this Let's Talk Dairy Webinar, hear from Padraig O’Connor who discussed the milking routine, Caroline O’Connell from Cahir Physiotherapy Clinic who was on to discuss repetitive strain injury from poor milking technique and how to avoid same and Francis Quigley who looked at how we can improve cow flow.

30 July 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
Food Industry Training Webinar- What can Sensory Science do for you?
Food Industry Training Webinar- What can Sensory Science do for you?

Webinar host, Ciara McDonagh, Teagasc facilitated this Food Industry Training Webinar, which took place 14th July 2020. Ciara was joined by Carol Griffin, Teagasc who gave an introduction to Sensory Science and how food businesses can benefit from its application.

27 July 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
Working at Height on the farm
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.

23 July 2020
Type
Media Article
Adapting to climate change on livestock farms.
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.

22 July 2020
Type
Media Article