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A successful Registered Farm Partnership in south Tipperary
A successful Registered Farm Partnership in south Tipperary Keeping the February 11 deadline in mind, Gordon Peppard Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, meets organic farmers Pat and Angela Mulrooney embarking on a successful Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) with their son Mark, in south Tipperary Photo above: Pat and Mark Mulrooney, organic farmers forming an […]
23 January 2022
Using modern technology to unearth a medieval town
Using modern technology to unearth a medieval town New technologies have allowed researchers to retrace Newtown in Co. Kilkenny without having to take a spade to the site. This article by Daniel O’Mahony, Teagasc Walsh Scholar & Jesko Zimmermann, Teagasc Cartographer first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm recently Newtown – medieval market town Little […]
23 January 2022
Teagasc Future Beef Programme in Galway
Teagasc Future Beef Programme in Galway Teagasc’s Future Beef programme, launched December 2021, aims to demonstrate to beef farmers how they can produce a quality product as efficiently, profitable and environmentally sustainable as possible. Mícheál Kelly, Teagasc Advisor, Athenry introduces Galway’s Future Beef Farmer, Aonghusa Fahy The Teagasc Future Beef Programme was officially launched […]
22 January 2022
Practical considerations for the removal of Zinc Oxide Webinar
Practical considerations for the removal of Zinc Oxide Webinar The Pig Development Department (PDD) will hold a webinar on January 25th at 1pm. During this lunchtime event we will focus on the practical steps and considerations for producers in advance of the ban on Zinc Oxide. Register here. We are all very […]
22 January 2022
Investigating agroforestry uptake on Irish farms
Investigating agroforestry uptake on Irish farms Forestry cover is substantially lower than the European average in Ireland with current afforestation rates remaining low. Rachel Irwin, Teagasc Walsh Scholar investigates Increasing tree cover on Irish dairy and drystock farms: the main barriers and perceptions that impede agroforestry uptake. Agroforestry benefits fail to entice […]
21 January 2022
Big future for Future Beef
Big future for Future Beef Future Beef is the new Teagasc suckler beef demonstration farm programme. It consists of a network of 24 demonstration farms positioned right across the island supported by three experienced advisors. Martina Harrington Future Beef Programme Manager, tells us more in detail Key objectives of Future Beef Programme Create […]
21 January 2022
Plan spring fertiliser applications for tillage crops
Plan spring fertiliser applications for tillage crops Considering the cost of nitrogen in 2022, it’s a good year for farmers to look at ways to reduce nitrogen use on farm. There are a number of ways to reduce nitrogen use including; growing your own nitrogen (using legume crops), reduce nitrogen inputs and […]
21 January 2022
Juan Ortiz, PhD Student PDD
Juan Ortiz, PhD Student PDD In this one of 11 videos of PDD students, Juan Ortiz, PhD Student with the Teagasc Pig Development Department (PDD) describes the project he is working on investigating the effects of therapeutic ZnO on the microbiome, resistome & immune system of weaned piglets and strategies to face […]
21 January 2022
Time to move if forming a Registered Farm Partnership
Time to move if forming a Registered Farm Partnership Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) is an excellent arrangement to bring a young person into the family farm business without having to immediately sign over the land. Keep an eye on the February 11 deadline. Gordon Peppard Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist has key advice […]
20 January 2022
Teagasc & NUI Galway partner new BSc Agricultural Science degree in the West
Teagasc & NUI Galway partner new BSc Agricultural Science degree in the West 2021 saw the launch of a brand new BSc in Agricultural Science at the National University of Ireland Galway with a strong focus on Sustainable Agriculture. Teagasc and NUI Galway have announced a partnership to deliver on the huge […]
20 January 2022