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What happens to your soil sample when it comes into a lab?
What happens to your soil sample when it comes into a lab?

Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. How is the soil sample sent into a lab tested for the three main nutrients NP & K. Jason Naughton, Brendan Healy and Karen Daly from Johnstown Castle give some information

29 April 2020
Type
Factsheet
Importance of quality silage for sheep
Importance of quality silage for sheep

Research carried out in Teagasc Athenry has highlighted the potential to reduce amount of concentrates fed to ewes in late pregnancy when high feed value silage is available. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist has information and advice

28 April 2020
Type
Media Article
Summertime brings Risk, manage Farm Safety
Summertime brings Risk, manage Farm Safety

Provisional H.S.A. figures up to April 23rd 2020 show that 7 persons have lost their lives in farm workplace related accidents. Tractors and machinery are key areas needing attention.

27 April 2020
Type
Media Article
Steps to improve land drainage capacity
Steps to improve land drainage capacity

Drainage systems need to be maintained. A maintenance plan should be put in place for both in-field and open drains, focusing on areas susceptible to blockages. Researchers Patrick Tuohy and Owen Fenton give some advice.

26 April 2020
Type
Media Article
Long Term Land Leasing
Long Term Land Leasing

Leasing land long term has many advantages for both the landowner (lessor) and active farmer (lessee) utilising the land.

25 April 2020
Type
Media Article
Getting more from milk
Getting more from milk

In this edition of the research podcast Teagasc research geneticist Sinead Mc Parland tells us how genetics can provide Ireland with the means to reduce the emissions from, and increase the productivity of, our national dairy herd.

25 April 2020
Type
Media Article