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
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
Clonakilty College Virtual Open Day
Clonakilty College Virtual Open Day took place on Wednesday, 17 June.
- Date
- 26 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Gurteen College Beef Farm Update
Currently the suckler beef unit at Gurteen College has 79 sucker cows and split calving with 43 spring calving cows and 36 autumn calving cows. The unit aims to educate students on the running of a sustainable drystock business. Teagasc Drystock Specialist Catherine Egan gives an update on the enterprise
- Date
- 26 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Dairy- Careers in Dairy Farming Webinar
On this week’s Let’s Talk Dairy webinar, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by a panel of dairy professionals and specialists to discuss Careers in Dairy Farming. An overview was given of the NEFERTITI project along with advice on collaborative pathways for dairy farmers and establishing share farming arrangements. Two farm managers also gave an insight into their backgrounds and how they got to their positions today
- Date
- 26 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Rain shines the light back on quality.
Following recent rain grass has started to grow again in most areas. What is the best way to manage the grass growth? Grass 10 advisor John Douglas has advise on keeping the focus on quality.
- Date
- 26 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article