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Major Online Event to mark the Publication of Developing Rural Ireland: A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services
0 Major Online Event to mark the Publication of Developing Rural Ireland: A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services A webinar marking the landmark publication of ‘Developing Rural Ireland: A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services’ by Mícheál Ó Fathartaigh took place on Thursday, 17 February 2022. It was hosted jointly […]
8 March 2022
Newford Notes – Week of 28th February 2022
0 Newford Notes – Week of 28th February 2022 The first group of 20 suckler cows and calves went to grass on the 28th February at Newford farm with yearling heifers out a month before. Michael Fagan, Technician of the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm, Athenry, has the latest on calving, an update on […]
8 March 2022
Managing the Ewe in Late Pregnancy
0 Managing the Ewe in Late Pregnancy As lamb weight increases by 70% during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy the management of the ewe flock in this period is critical for a successful lambing season. Brian Hughes, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris discusses Optimum lamb birth weight and Feeding the ewe in late […]
8 March 2022
Optimising Production While Reducing Costs and Emissions in Claremorris
0 Optimising Production While Reducing Costs and Emissions in Claremorris Jarlath Ruane farms in conjunction with his father Austin in Corbally outside Claremorris. They run a dairy calf to beef system alongside a flock of lowland sheep. Jarlath is part of the Teagasc Signpost Programme under the Dairy Beef 500 banner. Cathal Conaty, […]
7 March 2022
Change your milk feeding strategy this spring and save time
0 Change your milk feeding strategy this spring and save time Milk replacer can be fed once-a-day (OAD) with no differences in weight gain or scour incidence. James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses once-a-day feeding of milk replacer. He outlines the benefits, best practice and states it is essential to always follow the […]
7 March 2022
The Clover Reporter with Laurence Sexton
0 The Clover Reporter with Laurence Sexton The Grass10 team continue the weekly new section of the newsletter, The Clover Reporter. This week it’s the turn of dairy farmer, Laurence Sexton. These farms are continuing to establish more clover into their grass-clover swards for animal performance and nitrogen reduction gains. Name: Laurence Sexton Location: […]
6 March 2022
High Fertiliser Prices, Where to now?
0 High Fertiliser Prices, Where to now? At this stage we are all aware fertiliser prices, in particular nitrogen, has increased dramatically in the last 6 months. So, what’s the advice to overcome this dramatic change? Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris has advice on when to spread, take stock of slurry, lime […]
6 March 2022
TResearch Spring 2022
0 TResearch Spring 2022 TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. Put to good use – Researchers are using innovative processes and consumer insights to help combat food waste Download the publication as a pdf here In this […]
5 March 2022
Nitrogen for Beef Farms Factsheet
0 Nitrogen for Beef Farms Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The seventh of these is about Nitrogen for Beef Farms and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on Teagasc Daily Farmers are urged to focus […]
5 March 2022
Spring frost damage to young trees and how to get grant aid
0 Spring frost damage to young trees and how to get grant aid Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, based in Donegal, remembers the severe late spring frosts of May 2019, 2020 and 2021. He discusses frost damage to young trees, steps forest owners can take including availing of the Reconstitution of Woodland […]
4 March 2022