Tillage Update – 18th June
This weeks update has information on the likely impact of the drought. There are also updates from specialist Mark Plunkett on winter crops, spring crops, spring beans, beet and maize. Listen to the latest episode of the Tillage Edge Podcast where Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist discusses machinery safety for young drivers and also other safety areas around the farmyard.
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- 17 June 2020
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- Media Article
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane
Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal.
- Date
- 17 June 2020
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- Media Article
Finishing cattle at grass
During the next few months a considerable number of beef cattle will be slaughtered. If you are targeting to slaughter off grass Alan Dillon, Cattle Specialist has some useful advice
- Date
- 17 June 2020
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- Media Article
Finishing lambs from grass only
One of the biggest challenges for sheep farmers is to finish lambs as quickly as possible from grass. Edward Egan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor in Meath gives some advice and information.
- Date
- 16 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs
Creep grazing is extremely useful when grass supplies are tight & during dry spells. Hugh Rooney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor highlights the advantages of creep grazing & explains how to set up creep grazing for lambs.
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- 16 June 2020
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- Media Article
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By Éanna Loughrey, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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- 16 June 2020
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- Media Article
Diagnose before you Dose
Resistance to dosing products is of increasing concern. It is therefore incumbent on farmers to ensure that they are using the right product at the right rate at the right time. Dairy specialist Stuart Childs has some useful advice
- Date
- 15 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Cattle & Sheep Webinar – Incorporating White Clover on Cattle and Sheep farms
The third webinar in the 'Let's Talk Cattle & Sheep' series which took place on Wednesday, 10th June.
- Date
- 15 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Farm Buildings – Busy six months ahead
The number of applications from farmers for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) was the highest to date. The scheme is operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine closed for applications in early June. Teagasc Buildings Specialist Tom Fallon has more information
- Date
- 14 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Enhancing soil carbon sequestration to contribute to carbon neutrality on Irish farms
Carbon stored in soils is often called soil organic carbon and it is good for soils. Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in plant material or soil. Researchers Donal O’Brien and Gary Lanigan have more information on carbon sequestration.
- Date
- 14 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article