Ballyhaise College Virtual Open Day
Ballyhaise College Virtual Open Day took place on 15th June. Two sessions were held covering the agriculture and forestry courses.
- Date
- 19 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
A Forest to Suit Every Farm – Farm Forest Owner Profiles
Learn why farmers around the country have chosen forestry and explore their experiences to date.
- Date
- 19 June 2020
- Type
- Booklet
ASSAP Interim Report #1
Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Interim Report #1 | 2018 - 2019
- Date
- 19 June 2020
- Type
- Report
Broadleaf silviculture
Twenty-nine percent of the forest estate in Ireland is broadleaf (195,000 ha). The main broadleaf species present are birch, ash, alder, oak, beech and sycamore, predominantly planted within the last three decades and as single-species blocks. Dr Ian Short, Forestry Research Officer talks about some of the latest research in broadleaf silviculture in a recent episode of The Research Field podcast.
- Date
- 18 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Dairy- Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020
On the latest Let's Talk Dairy Webinar, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Tadgh Buckley, AIB joined Stuart Childs to discuss Dairy Farm Financial Outlook and Management Advice for 2020
- Date
- 18 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Farmers Have Hearts: Cardiovascular Health Programme
Farmers Have Hearts: Cardiovascular Health Programme - Detailed and Summary Baseline Reports.
- Date
- 18 June 2020
- Type
- Report
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.
- Date
- 17 June 2020
- Type
- 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
- Type
- 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
- Type
- Media Article