Articles
First Meeting of Fodder and Food Security Committee
First Meeting of Fodder and Food Security Committee Over 30 organisations were represented at the first meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee last Friday, 11 March in Teagasc Moorepark. The group was set up to support the national response to the unfolding feed, fertiliser and energy supply issues created […]
15 March 2022
Kildalton 50 – A Celebration of 50 years in Land Based Education
Kildalton 50 – A Celebration of 50 years in Land Based Education For over 50 years, Kildalton College in South Kilkenny has forged a path for students of agriculture, horticulture and equitation. To celebrate this milestone, the Teagasc Kildalton College will open its doors on Saturday, 25th of June this year, from […]
15 March 2022
Managing the flock to prevent Grass Tetany
Managing the flock to prevent Grass Tetany Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, discusses one of the most common causes of death in ewes post turnout, Hypomagnesaemia or Grass Tetany as it is more commonly known. It is caused by low magnesium (Mg) levels in the blood and if not detected early and […]
15 March 2022
Now is not the time to skimp on fertiliser
Now is not the time to skimp on fertiliser The rapid rise in fertiliser price, particularly for fertiliser N, is causing some farmers especially those stocked at lower levels to question the economics of spreading Nitrogen this year. George Ramsbottom Dairy Specialist advises farmers to fertilise to maximise grass growth in April/ […]
14 March 2022
The impact of the Ukraine war on Jim McCarthy’s Farming Business in Romania
The impact of the Ukraine war on Jim McCarthy’s Farming Business in Romania On the Teagasc Tillage Edge podcast, Irish farmer Jim McCarthy, gives his insights into the effects of the Ukraine war on his business in Romania and how his business is involved in helping the refugees who are fleeing from […]
14 March 2022
Today’s Farm – March/April 2022
Today’s Farm – March/April 2022 The March/April edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online. It includes articles on genetics,Commercial Beef value, fertilising for grass silage, basic payment, controlling chickweed in cereals, health & safety, forestry diversification, dahlias and meet Teagasc Director Frank O’Mara Today’s Farm, the popular bi-monthly magazine has […]
13 March 2022
Hedging Your Bets!
Hedging Your Bets! Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare discusses the legacy of a hedge here as she makes connections with Cheltenham, and the numerous benefits of a hedge. She also reminds farmers of REAP planting date commitments this March. Hedgehunter, the Irish bred National Hunt horse won the Aintree Grand […]
13 March 2022
Agriculture Courses – What are the Options?
Agriculture Courses – What are the Options? The choice of agricultural courses is considerable. Students planning a career in the Agricultural or Horticultural sector and also qualifying as a young trained farmer may find it difficult to navigate the list of courses available. Education Officer Serena Gibbons gives a synopsis on the […]
12 March 2022
Waste not, want not
Waste not, want not Food waste is a big problem contributing to declining resources and climate change. To try to curb this, researchers from Teagasc and National University of Ireland, Galway are providing insights into food waste behaviour. The concept of reducing waste and the importance of it is far from new, […]
12 March 2022
Mario Ornelas, PhD Student Pig Development Department
Mario Ornelas, PhD Student Pig Development Department In this video, Postgraduate student Mario Ornelas, Teagasc Pig Development Department tells us about his research project, which is looking at biomarkers and microbiomes on pig farms for antimicrobial resistance management. This is one of a series of 11 videos of PDD students Mario Ornelas, […]
11 March 2022