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Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations Teagasc Forestry Development Department will kick off a series of events next Tuesday as part of their ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms. Forestry Development Officer, Noel Kennedy, outlines plans for the first post-storm harvesting demonstration in east Galway on April 1 Teagasc, in conjunction […]
28 March 2025
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks With the weather allowing farmers to plant crops and treat winter crops in ideal conditions, the only concern is the harsh wind which was slowing growth. For this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Teagasc Tillage Specialists, Shay Phelan and Ciaran […]
28 March 2025
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland The origins of Producer Organisations (POs) in Ireland can be traced back to the Irish co-operative movement, led by Sir Horace Plunkett in the late 19th century. Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist, tells us more. POs have evolved from traditional cooperative movements to more formalised EU-recognised […]
27 March 2025
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it Claudia Barry and Dr. Saorla Kavanagh highlight a visit by SETU final-year Agricultural Science students to Teagasc Johnstown Castle. Through interactive sessions, students discovered they were already practicing biodiversity-friendly farming, without even realising it. Dr David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and […]
27 March 2025
Breeding healthier, more efficient cows with John and Brendan Walsh
Breeding healthier, more efficient cows with John and Brendan Walsh John and Brendan Walsh are focused on breeding healthier, more efficient cows through a strategic approach to sire and cow selection. Participants in the Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme and farming in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, calving commenced on the farm in January 18th and […]
27 March 2025
Controlling disease in winter barley
Controlling disease in winter barley The area of winter barley planted for the 2025 season is significantly higher than in 2024, thanks to favourable sowing conditions last autumn. Ciaran Collins and Stephen Kildea tell us why effective disease management will be crucial in achieving target yields. Crop establishment has been excellent, with […]
27 March 2025
Horticulture sector continues to face input price inflation
Horticulture sector continues to face input price inflation The Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025 Report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department, has been published. The report shows that the trend of significant input price inflation in the horticultural sector since 2021 has continued for 2025. The report, the fifth of its […]
27 March 2025
Reviewing beef prices and budgets for coming months
Reviewing beef prices and budgets for coming months Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue is on this week’s Beef Edge discussing cattle finished so far this year and, given current increasing beef prices, budgets for the coming months. So far this year up to March 16th, 398,076 cattle have been finished, according to […]
26 March 2025
The Importance of Fertility Testing and Completing a Bull NCT for Suckler Farmers
The Importance of Fertility Testing and Completing a Bull NCT for Suckler Farmers For suckler farmers a healthy bull is key to a productive herd. Fertility testing and the Bull NCT help spot issues early. A subfertile bull could cost you €90 per cow. Martina Harrington tells us more. For suckler farmers […]
26 March 2025
Ensuring the best performance from synchronisation programmes
Ensuring the best performance from synchronisation programmes Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs takes a closer look at synchronisation programmes and offers tips on how to ensure maximum performance. Synchronisation of heifers, but also of cows to a lesser degree, has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is associated with the […]
26 March 2025