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Tillage Update 11th June
Tillage Update 11th June

Included in the crops update this week is information on support from Teagasc, winter and spring cereals, listen to the latest Tillage Edge Podcast episode focusing on crop inspection and watch videos on disease control advice for potatoes.

12 June 2020
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Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL
Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL

This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the Institute of Genetics & Animal Biotechnology, Poland. It investigates the risk factors for chronic stress in gestating sows. Martyna Lagoda, PhD Candidate working on the SOWWEANWEL project tells us more.

11 June 2020
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Media Article
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production

The LIFE BEEF CARBON project aims to cut beef’s carbon footprint at low cost with minimal impact on soil health, water quality, air quality and biodiversity. Researchers Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien have some more information on the project

11 June 2020
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Future Farmer Virtual Farm Walk – Thomas & David Fennelly
Future Farmer Virtual Farm Walk – Thomas & David Fennelly

On Thursday June 11th, Thomas & David Fennelly are giving an insight into their lives as Dairy Farmers in County Laois. They will give regular updates on the Teagasc Twitter and Instagram accounts and also join us for the weekly Let’s talk dairy webinar.

10 June 2020
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Media Article
Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water
Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water

Herbicides are intensively applied in Irish agriculture (both grassland and arable) to control weeds and form an essential part of good agricultural management. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers Per-Erik Mellander, Owen Fenton, Majid Khan and Fabiola Barros Costa are doing some research on the transport of these herbicides to surface and groundwater resources.

10 June 2020
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Media Article
Summer Mastitis – Prevention and Control
Summer Mastitis – Prevention and Control

If you are planning to wean autumn calving suckler cows to reduce grass demand, be aware of the risk of summer mastitis due to current weather conditions. Beef specialist Aidan Murray has advice

10 June 2020
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Media Article