Videos
Michael Fagan, Teagasc and farm manager Iarlaith Collins, Dawn Meats give an update on the breeding season so far this year in the early maturing herd of Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry, Co. Galway.
Final fungicide in winter oats is critical to prevent diseases such as mildew and crown rust from infecting the panicle which will affect grain quality and yield. In this video, Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist tells us more.
Teagasc Grass10 have been helping farmers in the east where growth was declining. Eugene Lawler managed to hold rotation & farm cover in south Kildare. See how rain affects growth and make decisions accordingly!
James Brady gives an overview of the fruit and vegetable enterprise at the Teagasc College of Horticulture Botanic Gardens
Principal of the Teagasc, College of Horticulture National Botanic Gardens John Mulhern gives a overview of the horticulture enterprise.
A diry farmer since 2011 Conor Beausang talks about managing cash on his farm and the value of the Teagasc Cost Control Planner
The most profitable dairy beef systems are those that achieve high levels of grass production & utilisation. Grass is the cheapest source of feed yet & when managed correctly will create high output grass based systems.
Doreen Corridan, Munster Bovine highlights the importance of monitoring the young bull throughout the breeding season. It is very easy to miss cows in heat so it is important to use a monitoring device such as a chin ball, scratch pads or scanning.
Calves are born without any protective immunity and only receive protection once they absorb antibodies from colostrum. This protection covers the calf until they can develop their own immunity. The quality of colostrum can be improved through strategic vaccination
Infographic showing integrated control of potato late blight.