Articles
The Signpost Series – Combining catchment science & agricultural advice to improve local water quality
The Signpost Series – Combining catchment science & agricultural advice to improve local water quality On this episode of The Signpost Series, held on Friday, 10th September, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Manager was joined by Cathal Somers, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor and Philip Murphy, LAWPRO Catchment Scientist to discuss combining catchment science & […]
19 September 2021
The Future of Farming starts now – Farmers can do their bit to slow Climate Change
The Future of Farming starts now – Farmers can do their bit to slow Climate Change Climate change is an issue that demands immediate attention. Glen Corbett, Teagasc B&T Drystock Adviser, discusses the Signpost Programme; reducing greenhouse gas & ammonia emissions; protected urea; grazing management; and other actions farmers can take to […]
18 September 2021
Organic dairy production
Organic dairy production There is currently strong market demand for organic milk. Joe Kelleher and Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Specialists, discuss how organic dairy production can be profitable. They suggest that good clover sward content and soil fertility are key to maintaining a higher stocking rate. Introduction Organic dairying is a relatively small […]
17 September 2021
Calf housing on commercial farms in Ireland
Calf housing on commercial farms in Ireland Dairy expansion with increased herd sizes, results in more calves being born on Irish dairy farms. Fit for purpose calf rearing facilities with appropriate ventilation and space allowance are linked to improved calf health and welfare. Alison Sinnott & Emer Kennedy, Teagasc Moorepark researched this […]
17 September 2021
Milk quality research focusing on chlorine related residues
Milk quality research focusing on chlorine related residues The use of chlorine-based detergents are very effective in maintaining hygiene of the milking machine and bulk talk. Residues, however, could potentially impact on milk powder as an ingredient for infant formula. Bernie O’Brien & David Gleeson, Teagasc, Moorepark discuss their research in this […]
17 September 2021
Improving the beef merit of dairy calves coming from the dairy herd
Improving the beef merit of dairy calves coming from the dairy herd It is now possible to almost eliminate low value male dairy calves by using just enough sexed semen to generate the required number of replacement dairy heifers. That’s the message to Dairy farmers visiting the final of three Teagasc Dairy […]
16 September 2021
Teagasc Research on methane emissions in grazing dairy systems
Teagasc Research on methane emissions in grazing dairy systems Farmers visiting the Teagasc Dairy Open Day in Moorepark will see the latest work being carried out in Teagasc on ways to reduce methane emissions. Teagasc Researchers Ben Lahart, Katie Starsmore, Jonathan Herron, Frank Buckley & Laurence Shalloo outline how the GreenFeed units […]
16 September 2021
Dairy farm infrastructure for sustainable milk production
Dairy farm infrastructure for sustainable milk production In recent years Teagasc has invested in research programmes aimed at identifying efficient farm infrastructure systems that will promote sustainable milk production. Patrick Tuohy & John Upton Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark discuss these here The research topics encompassed under the […]
16 September 2021
Tillage Update 16th September 2021
Tillage Update 16th September 2021 Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialist brings us this week’s tillage update. He discusses the DAFM cereal recommended lists for 2022, Integrated Pest Management planning (IPM). Ciaran also has details about the upcoming Winter Malting Barley webinar and Autumn Farm walks next week Variety selection is a key component […]
16 September 2021
National Crops Forum – Part One
National Crops Forum – Part One The annual National Crops Forum takes place virtually this year due to Covid19 Restrictions. Part One of the two-part forum took place on Thursday, 9th September and focused on Agronomy & Grain Markets. Topics covered & speakers included Update on varieties available for this year with […]
16 September 2021