The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics.
- Date
- 24 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour
It is projected that during 2020 Ireland will produce up to 8.8 billion litres of milk; this will require approx. 370 GWh of electricity. On farm dairy electricity related CO2 emissions may be 162,000 tonnes by the end of 2020 unless mitigation strategies are implemented. Teagasc Energy Specialist Barry Caslin has some advice
- Date
- 24 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson
Ross and Amy Jackson are farming organically in Lacka, Carrig, Co Tipperary. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Ross and Amy.
- Date
- 24 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Grass10 Newsletter – 23 June 2020
Information and updates from our Grass10 team
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Newsletter
Selecting Flock Replacements
Breeding ewe replacements from within your own flock has a number of advantages including allowing you to breed the best performing ewes in the flock with a high genetic merit maternal sire. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, has more information.
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Safeguarding your soil biology
There is increasing awareness of the importance of soil biology in underpinning agriculture. The life beneath our feet is critical to the sustainability, resilience and functioning of our farming systems. Researcher, Fiona Brennan, talks about the important role played by the life within soil and provides some tips for safeguarding soil biology on your farm.
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
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Brian Hughes, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Post sowing management and grazing of a grass/clover reseeds
John Paul Murphy Farm Manager in Moorepark gives and update on the sward sown on May 1st 2020. He gives details on the management of the sward to date
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2018 Sustainability Report
Cathal Buckley and Trevor Donnellan, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway.
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Report
Discover the diverse world of microbes…
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