Articles
Growth Watch: Timely growth boost helps farms reach peak cover
Growth Watch: Timely growth boost helps farms reach peak cover Many farms in the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme have recorded strong growth rates over the past seven days. Séan Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor, discusses farms reaching peak cover and gets updates from farmers Martin Connolly, Co. Roscommon and JP […]
24 September 2021
What’s on our Nature table? A lesson in integrating biodiversity
What’s on our Nature table? A lesson in integrating biodiversity Integrating biodiversity into every landscape type is important for many reasons; creating & protecting habitats, supporting pollinator efforts, capturing carbon, and so on. Frances McHugh, Forestry Adviser, reminisces about the primary school ‘Nature Table’ & discusses improving local biodiversity. Reminiscing about the […]
24 September 2021
Minister Heydon views sustainability research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle
Minister Heydon views sustainability research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle Environmental sustainability is now central to all agricultural production in Ireland. Never before has there been more ask for technologies and tools for agriculture to meet the environmental challenges. These societal challenges are at the heart of research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle Martin […]
23 September 2021
The dark mysteries of the soil beneath our feet
The dark mysteries of the soil beneath our feet Soil is a complex matrix and its chemical composition often depends on the location in the landscape, the parent material underneath, and the influence of the management above. This article by Senior Research Officer, Dr Karen Daly, Teagasc Johnstown Castle first appeared on […]
23 September 2021
Day 2 of the National Crops Forum on carbon farming and nitrate leaching
Day 2 of the National Crops Forum on carbon farming and nitrate leaching Day 2 of the National Crops Forum delved into carbon farming and nitrate leaching on tillage farms and on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, you’ll hear from the excellent questions and answers sessions from the forum. Dr Gary Lanigan […]
23 September 2021
Antimicrobial resistance Teagasc Leaflet
Antimicrobial resistance Teagasc Leaflet Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria and viruses) to stop an antimicrobial or antiviral drug from working against it. In this leaflet, authors Dr. Bernie Earley Grange & Aidan Murray Beef Specialist discuss AMR, how to prevent it and advise on antibiotics View […]
22 September 2021
Prebreeding Vaccination against Toxo and Enzo in Sheep
Prebreeding Vaccination against Toxo and Enzo in Sheep Infectious abortion causes serious losses at farm level, with the loss of young ewes from the flock, veterinary bills, disposal of carcasses as well as a lot of stress. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, discusses this and prebreeding vaccination against toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion in […]
22 September 2021
Checking condition of Hill ewes
Checking condition of Hill ewes Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist discusses the importance of assessing the body condition of ewes coming up to mating at a recent sheep open day on the farm of Teagasc BETTER Farm sheep programme participant John Joe Fitzgerald, Dingle, Co. Kerry. In both hill and lowland sheep […]
21 September 2021
Autumn heifer management
Autumn heifer management September and into October, is a crucial time in the rearing cycle for replacement heifers. Grass growth starts to slow and grazing conditions tend to become more difficult. Records show heifer growth rates can also slow substantially so Martina Gormley, Dairy specialist has heifer management advice Managing light weanling […]
20 September 2021
“It’s like admitting you are a failure”: Male farmer mental health help-seeking limited by Masculinity and Identity
“It’s like admitting you are a failure”: Male farmer mental health help-seeking limited by Masculinity and Identity Irish male farmers experience some of the highest levels of adverse health outcomes relative to other occupations – particularly in relation to heart disease, cancers and mental health. Despite this, many farmers do not seek […]
19 September 2021