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
The Signpost Series- Phosphorus – Interactions with soil and water webinar
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
- Date
- 19 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
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By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
- Date
- 19 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
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