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Pregnancy Scanning in Sows
Pregnancy Scanning in Sows

The first video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department is on “Pregnancy Scanning a Sow” Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility goes through the procedure.

27 March 2020
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Press Release
Derogation Review Changes – Improving environmental outcomes
Derogation Review Changes – Improving environmental outcomes

ENVIRONMENT: If you are one of the 7,000 derogation applicants in 2020 there are eight changes that affect you. You will need to discuss the changes with your Agri-Advisor and put a plan in place to meet these requirements in 2020 and beyond.

26 March 2020
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Media Article
Teagasc Tillage Update
Teagasc Tillage Update

TILLAGE: The weather is improving allowing sowing to take place. Get some tips on planting beans. If you are planting spring cereals. plant wheat, oats and malting barley first. Watch the winter barley update and P & K requirements for winter cereals.

25 March 2020
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Media Article
Update your spring rotation planner and GET FERTILISER OUT.
Update your spring rotation planner and GET FERTILISER OUT.

BEEF The wet weather of early spring 2020 has disrupted the spring rotation planner. That now needs to be adusted to reflect the circumstances. The application of fertiliser will be critical, see the options.

24 March 2020
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Media Article
COVID-19: Information for Horticultural Producers
COVID-19: Information for Horticultural Producers

HORTICULTURE: Teagasc Horticultural Development Department has compiled a document with information available from the relevant competent authorities and some suggestions for producers to consider in the coming weeks.

24 March 2020
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Media Article
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply

DAIRY: If you’re behind, use the grass on the first grazed paddocks to decide when to start the second round. On most farms, now is an ideal time to apply fertiliser to boost grass growth. Now is a great time to spread slurry, where possible, using the low emission slurry spreading equipment.

23 March 2020
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Press Release