Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning
Over 55% of Irish sheep farmers supplement their lambs with minerals post weaning. Research has shown that cobalt and selenium are the main trace elements of concern. Athenry researcher Dr Tim Keady gives some advice.
- Date
- 09 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Poultry Webinar – Mitigating bird flu with better biosecurity
The first webinar in the "Let's Talk Poultry" series for Irish poultry producers in collaboration with Alltech which took place on Wednesday, 3rd June.
- Date
- 08 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Multiple Benefits of a Farm Forest
Forestry is a wonderful resource with many uses and benefits, these include timber production, shade and shelter, biodiversity and recreation and wellbeing. Teagasc forestry advisor Frances Mc Hugh has more information.
- Date
- 07 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
Many Irish farms perform well in respect of the quantity of wildlife habitats they support. There is nonetheless a decrease in the quantity and quality of habitats and species dependent on agricultural landscapes. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin has information on the EU biodiversity strategy.
- Date
- 07 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
More good news for protected urea fertilisers – another formulation confirmed to reduce emissions while retaining yield in temperate grassland
Protected urea is a well-known technology within synthetic fertiliser industry. Recent Teagasc research in Johnstown Castle shows that the use of protected urea formulations is an important option for optimising yield while reducing N2O and NH3 emissions. Researcher Dominika Krol gives more information.
- Date
- 06 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article