Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Join us in celebrating World Microbiome Day 2020. The day will focus on communicating the diversity of microbes, microbiome habitats, diets to feed and fuel microbiomes and diversity among microbiome researchers

Date: 22 June 2020
Type: Media Article

Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage

Many farms have been struggling with poor grass growth and quality in recent weeks. Weekend rainfall has been significant in most regions, this will help grass growth. If you are short of grass, Dairy Specialist Joe Patton has some advice

Date: 22 June 2020
Type: Media Article

Liming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases grassland productivity

Research in Johnstown Castle has shown that increasing soil pH by liming resulted in significant reduction of N2O emissions and increased grassland productivity compared to the un-limed plots under the same management and fertiliser regime. Researchers Ognjen Zurovec and Karl Richards have more information

Date: 21 June 2020
Type: Media Article

Bales can kill with lethal force

According to Health and Safety Authority (HAS) show falling bales account for about 5% of farm workplace deaths. There are many safety issues around working with bales. Francis Bligh, and John McNamara, Health and Safety Specialists have some advice

Date: 20 June 2020
Type: Media Article