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
Kildalton College Virtual Open Day
Kildalton College Virtual Open Day took place on June 4th - Three sessions were held covering the agriculture, horticulture and equine courses
- Date
- 12 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens – Virtual Open Day
On Wednesday, 3 June the College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens held the first Teagas College- Virtual Open Day.
- Date
- 12 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Farm Roadway Quality Indicators
Effort should be given to maintaining roadways to a high standard. This in turn reduces impediments to cow movement and will lower contaminated material that is a source of pollution. Researchers Paul Rice, Owen Fenton, Karen Daly, John Murnane and Patrick Tuohy give more information.
- Date
- 12 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article