Teagasc Road Maps – Tillage
Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.
- Date
- 15 April 2011
- Type
- Factsheet
Teagasc Road Maps – Pigs
Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.
- Date
- 15 April 2011
- Type
- Factsheet
Teagasc Road Maps – Environment
Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.
- Date
- 15 April 2011
- Type
- Factsheet
Teagasc Road Maps – Suckler Beef
Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.
- Date
- 15 April 2011
- Type
- Factsheet
Celery Technical Note
Celery is a half hardy vegetable that’s available from July to December from outdoor production . In 2008 a total of 46 hectares were grown which represents an 8% decrease from the 2004 figures. Celery is propagated in blocks or modules under protection and transplanted out into the field. Most growers buy in their plants from specialist propagators and these notes do not cover the plant raising phase. The major input for this crop is water.
- Date
- 07 April 2011
- Type
- Factsheet
National Beef Conference Proceedings 2011
Papers and presentations from the National Beef Conference
- Date
- 05 April 2011
- Type
- Event Proceeding
PLC – Summary of Changes – Driving Change in the Public Sector
A major process of change commenced in Teagasc in mid 2008, when following a reduction in the budget, Teagasc management and the Authority took a view that the organisation would be facing a period of 3-5 years during which staff and financial resources would face significant reductions.
- Date
- 05 April 2011
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Achieving 365 Day Calving Interval & 12 Week Calving Spread in Suckler Herds- BETTER Beef Farm Experience
A paper from Adam Woods, Teagasc, Grange, presented at the National Beef Conference in Cillin Hill, Kilkenny on 5th April 2011
- Date
- 05 April 2011
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Potential for Increased Profitability on Irish Cattle Farms
A paper from Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Grange, presented at the National Beef Conference in Cillin Hill, Kilkenny on 5th April 2011
- Date
- 05 April 2011
- Type
- Event Proceeding