Articles
Successful AgroChallenge for Teagasc students
Successful AgroChallenge for Teagasc students For the second year in a row, a team of students representing Teagasc have returned home following success in the Europea AgroChallenge. Students Charles Byrne and Avagh Carroll-Small, both attending Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, along with James Coleman and Megan McCarthy, students in Mountbellew Agricultural College, represented […]
24 September 2024
Clover grazing leaves higher profits from dairy-beef heifer systems
Clover grazing leaves higher profits from dairy-beef heifer systems Research results from Teagasc Johnstown Castle have pointed to the benefits of grazing dairy-beef heifers on swards containing clover and multispecies swards. Despite the lower carcass weight of heifers compared to steers, grass-based, dairy-beef heifer systems have the potential for very high carcass […]
23 September 2024
Peak risk period for lameness on dairy farms
Peak risk period for lameness on dairy farms As autumn marks the peak risk period for lameness on dairy farms, Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Advisor at Teagasc Galway/Clare, looks at the costs and possible avenues to alleviate this pressure. One of the hidden costs when it comes to milking cows is lameness, […]
23 September 2024
Apprenticeships proving popular at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture
Apprenticeships proving popular at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture Interested in a career in horticulture? Principal of the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, John Mulhern shares key details of the courses offered – available to students or potential apprentices looking to further their knowledge and skills in the horticultural sector. September has […]
23 September 2024
Dairy Edge: Advisor update from the grassroots
Dairy Edge: Advisor update from the grassroots Ronan Mulligan, Teagasc Dairy Advisor based in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge with an update on the current situation on dairy farms within his catchment. Topics covered include: fodder and fodder security in the north west region; strategies to […]
23 September 2024
Nationwide Farm Business Options Training Programme launched
Nationwide Farm Business Options Training Programme launched Teagasc officially launched its 2024 Farm Business Options training programme at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. This nationwide initiative aims to empower farmers and farm family members to diversify their enterprises and explore new business opportunities. The programme is organised by […]
22 September 2024
Top tips for store lamb production
Top tips for store lamb production Stephen O’Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mullingar, provides practical tips for store lamb production, highlighting key considerations like lamb weight, grass availability, health management, and budgeting to optimise lamb finishing and profitability. The difficult spring and poor grass growth over the summer months have had an impact […]
22 September 2024
Young sustainable grassland farmer of the year to host farm walk
Young sustainable grassland farmer of the year to host farm walk On Wednesday, September 25 at 11am, Evan Hunt the winner of the Young Farmer Category of the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year will host a Grass10 farm walk in recognition of winning the award in 2023. Farming in partnership with […]
22 September 2024
‘Supports for farmers’ publication launched
‘Supports for farmers’ publication launched A new farmers’ resource providing key details on the supports and schemes available to farmers throughout their working life, including retirement and succession planning, has been launched. The Citizens Information Board (CIB) and Teagasc were proud to launch their booklet Supports for farmers at the National Ploughing […]
21 September 2024
Thousands on animal health and pennies on farmer health
Thousands on animal health and pennies on farmer health Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, emphasises that farmers prioritise animal health over their own, spending much more on animal care while neglecting their personal health and safety, and suggests some ways in which you can better look after your own health. Working as […]
21 September 2024