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.
- Date
- 16 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
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By Éanna Loughrey, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
- Date
- 16 June 2020
- Type
- 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
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality
Farm forests are a multi-functional resource – delivering for timber production, as a land use resource and offering favourable financial returns. Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan gives information on their contribution to biodiversity and water quality.
- Date
- 13 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Summer Season – Keeping up with the Grass Plant!
Maintaining adequate high quality grass mid-season is the most cost effective way of achieving good animal performance - Anne O’Malley, Drystock Advisor in Ballina has some advice
- Date
- 13 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Webinar – Nitrogen – Interactions with Soil and Water
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
- Date
- 12 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Irish Pig Production – Infographic
Infographic outlining the performance and population of pigs, the economy and export values for pigs and a profile of the average pig.
- Date
- 12 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article