Soil pH – What is it and how do we measure it?
Soil pH is a measure of hydrogen ion (H+) activity in the soil solution. Maintaining the soil pH at the optimum level increases the microbiological activity of the soil and results in better soil nutrient recycling/availability. Brendan Healy & Karen Daly have more information
- Date
- 26 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Standard for the management of animal welfare at time of slaughter
Updated February 2022. Authors: Kevin Brennan, Dr. Gerard Barry (Teagasc), Gerard Gilligan, M.V.B, M.R.C.V.S.
- Date
- 26 May 2020
- Type
- Report
Rising to the Zoom Challenge on the Farm
By Sinéad Devaney, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Region
- Date
- 26 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
The INZAC Flock – Update May 2020
The Ireland New Zealand across breed animal comparison study (INZAC flock) aims to o validate the Irish maternal (Replacement) genetic sheep index and to compare Irish versus New Zealand genetically elite animals. Fiona McGovern and Henry Walsh give an update on the flock.
- Date
- 26 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Calculating the Breakeven Milk Price
A simple tool that can be used by farmers to assess the impact of low milk prices on their farm is to calculate the breakeven point. Patrick Gowing has advice and information on how to do this calculation.
- Date
- 25 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Top 5 tips to reduce parasite issues with dairy calves
Moving calves from a milk based diet indoors to a grass based diet outdoors can create problems. Martina Gormley, Niamh Field & Donal Patton have some tips on how to avoid issues.
- Date
- 25 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Is there an opportunity now to hire good staff?
Are you thinking of employing someone to help out on your farm? There are a number of legal requirements you should be aware of and adhere to. Five are outlined here.
- Date
- 24 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Contract Heifer Rearing
Contract heifer rearing is an option worth considering for both dairy and drystock farmers offering benefits to both.
- Date
- 24 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
What is in Farm Roadway Runoff?
Roadway Runoff contents within 100 m of the farmyard or where roadway configuration or quality impedes cow movement along the network are not dissimilar to dilute slurry or dairy soiled water. Researchers Owen Fenton, Karen Daly, John Murnane, Paul Rice, Patrick Tuohy give information from the ROADRUNNER project
- Date
- 23 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Planting is only the start of the Journey
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
- Date
- 22 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article