Articles
Management to Control Docks on your Farm
Management to Control Docks on your Farm The summer of 2021 provided excellent growing conditions and weeds grew brilliantly. Fields on many farms have dock problems. Greater focus is needed to prevent dock infestation and eliminate existing docks. Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris examines aids to dock control here To control […]
18 October 2021
Soaring Fertiliser Costs proving Importance of Soil Fertility
Soaring Fertiliser Costs proving Importance of Soil Fertility Fuel shortages, spiraling costs, lack of labour and talks of power outages are among the topics that are covered when talking to farmers in the last few weeks. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Athenry advisor recommends soil sampling to identify lime deficiency and correcting this to […]
17 October 2021
John Ryan’s Teagasc/Glanbia Open Source Future Farm Walk
John Ryan’s Teagasc/Glanbia Open Source Future Farm Walk A farm walk with John Ryan, farmer participant in the Teagasc Glanbia Future Farm Programme took place on Friday, 8 October on his farm in Gortnahoe, Co. Tipperary. John and his father Tom are farming 70 Ha near Gortnahoe, Co.Tipperary. In 2019, they milked […]
17 October 2021
Do health when you are Young
Do health when you are Young On the final day of Ag Mental Health Week John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist looks at the health priorities of young farmers & advises that the younger the age that you start adopting health gain practices the better. He discusses Irish research in the […]
16 October 2021
Building a Farm Roadway
Building a Farm Roadway A well-designed, carefully built and properly maintained farm roadway system has many benefits, including, less lameness, faster and easier stock movement, less roadway maintenance, more efficient paddock access and more as Tom Fallon, Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist outlines here. The benefits also include better general animal health, and […]
16 October 2021
Plastic recycling and investigations into packaging and shelf life of horticultural produce – Webinar
Plastic recycling and investigations into packaging and shelf life of horticultural produce – Webinar Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Dept hosted a recent webinar which focused on plastic recycling, investigations into packaging and shelf life of horticultural produce. Dónall was joined by Francis Peters, KDI Recycling; Jesus Maria Frias Celayeta, TUD and […]
16 October 2021
Growth Watch: Finishing stock begin to move indoors
Growth Watch: Finishing stock begin to move indoors With grass growth rates hovering around the 30kg DM/ha/day mark on farms participating in the Teagasc Green Acres Programme, heavier stock are beginning to move indoors for a finishing period. Séan Cummins Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor, reports from programme farmers Peter O’Hanrahan and Aidan Maguire […]
15 October 2021
Securing Positive Mental Health in Farming
Securing Positive Mental Health in Farming Ag Mental Health Week runs to Saturday, Oct 16. This week Teagasc Daily brings you short articles from John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, reminding farmers and all working in agriculture of the importance of mental health awareness. Article 3 focus is: Securing Positive Mental […]
14 October 2021
How I cut my hedges – Tony Mullins
How I cut my hedges – Tony Mullins Enhancing the biodiversity on your farms starts with the correct management of hedgerows. It’s a good time of the year to have a chat with your contractor before he / she starts cutting, providing the contractor with clear guidelines. This video provides more information […]
14 October 2021
Teagasc support for Suckler Producers
Teagasc support for Suckler Producers Addressing concerns raised by beef farmers in recent weeks, Teagasc Authority Chairman, Liam Herlihy said; “Teagasc policy is to support all farmers with the enterprise and production system they select for their farm by providing them with the information they need based on independent research Addressing concerns […]
14 October 2021