Three weeks into the breeding season
On average nationally only 71% of cows and 78% of heifers are bred in the first three weeks and on the average farm a low 6-week calving rate is costing €200/cow. What can you do at this stage in the breeding season?
- Date
- 18 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Wild Bird Cover providing a giant bird-table
The purpose of growing wild bird cover crops is to provide seed for birds during the winter when demand is highest. Catherine Kenna, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc tells us more.
- Date
- 17 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
The Birch and Alder Improvement Programme
The development of birch as a commercial forestry tree species supports government policy in the desire to increase diversity in Irish forestry
- Date
- 17 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Instagram Live with Teagasc Grass10 & PastureBase Ireland
John Douglas from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland joined us on an Instagram live on Monday, 11 May to answer your questions.
- Date
- 16 May 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Time to Check slats
The lifespan of slats done to grant specification is about 20 years. Intensive use of slats, slurry reaching them, stocking with bulls etc. will shorten the lifespan of the slats. Tom Fallon Teagasc Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist & Francis Bligh Teagasc Safety Specialist tell us more.
- Date
- 16 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Reducing Slurry Emissions Webinar
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
- Date
- 15 May 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Let’s Talk Cattle & Sheep – Suckler Breeding Targets Webinar
The first webinar in the 'Let's Talk Cattle & Sheep' series which took place on Wednesday, 13th May.
- Date
- 15 May 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Multipurpose farm-forestry in action in County Limerick
The Bresnan Family in Co. Limerick clearly understand the multipurpose potential of farm-forests and the importance of appropriate and timely management. Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tells us more
- Date
- 15 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 15 May
Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what's been happening in the unit.
- Date
- 15 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Sustainable Use of Grassland Herbicides
It is essential for farmers to take great care and follow best practice procedures when using pesticides, in particular applying grassland herbicides. Kieran Kenny, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc tells us more.
- Date
- 15 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article