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
Tillage Update – 14th May
Get the latest advice on winter and spring crops. Watch recordings from the recent Virtual Crop Walk in Teagasc Oak Park and watch a video on the best strategies for wild oat control in cereals. Fill out a grass weeds survey. By Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT Teagasc.
- Date
- 14 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Advisory service to work with farmers to help improve water quality
In Ireland all water policy and management is led by the Water Framework Directive. Under this directive Ireland has been set a target of achieving ‘good status’ for all waters in Ireland. Noel Meehan gives information on an advisory service for farmers.
- Date
- 14 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Dairy Beef Index
The Dairy Beef Index (DBI) is a breeding tool developed by Teagasc and ICBF which was launched in 2019. Brendan Garry and John Conroy, Teagasc Mayo give an overview of the DBI and outline the benefits to dairy farmers and beef farmers.
- Date
- 13 May 2020
- Type
- Media Article