Articles
Making dairy farms a more attractive place to work
Making dairy farms a more attractive place to work Many farmers are excellent employers offering decent employment opportunities with flexible working conditions for a fair wage. Marion Beecher, Beth Dooley and Abigail Ryan have information and advice on making dairy farms a more attractive place to work Irish dairy farmers are in […]
12 September 2021
Invest wisely following bumper harvest
Invest wisely following bumper harvest Will this be classed as a bumper year for tillage farmers in years to come? Michael Hennessy, Teagasc Head of Crops takes a closer look and suggests wise options for spending the increased revenue coming through the farm gate while reducing the overall tax bill in the […]
12 September 2021
Gentle Reminders for the Diary
Gentle Reminders for the Diary In order to stay on schedule it is important to plan ahead, particularly if you are participating in the BEEP-S scheme. Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare, outlines the important dates you need to remember for the coming months. At the time of writing, grass growth […]
11 September 2021
Lights Fantastic
Lights Fantastic Can we grow strawberries all year long? At least 40 hectares of heated glass in the Netherlands are now using LED lights to grow strawberries all year long. Dutch consumers are now able to buy strawberries for the lucrative Christmas market. Soft Fruit Specialist Eamonn Kehoe has more information A […]
11 September 2021
Growth Watch: Mid-September grazing targets
Growth Watch: Mid-September grazing targets As the middle of September approaches, a number of key grazing targets begin to come into effect at farm level. Séan Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor, discusses mid-September grazing targets and gets updates from farmers Peter Byrne, Co. Kildare and Ciaran Bartley, Co. Limerick. The Advice To ensure […]
10 September 2021
Legal requirements for felling trees with Ash Dieback
Legal requirements for felling trees with Ash Dieback Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is now widespread throughout our countryside and woodlands. It is estimated that up to 90% of ash trees will succumb to the disease. Forestry Advisor Kevin O’Connell outlines forestry owners responsibilities and the legal requirements with regard to this disease […]
10 September 2021
Using the Autumn Rotation Planner on beef farms
0 Using the Autumn Rotation Planner on beef farms Alan Dillon, Teagasc Beef Specialist, discusses implementing an autumn rotation plan, which can allow farmers to plan out how much grass can be utilised each week heading into the autumn, to keep priority stock out for as long as possible, while also having enough […]
9 September 2021
Small woodlands on dairy and drystock farms: Have your say on trees
0 Small woodlands on dairy and drystock farms: Have your say on trees Forests account for 12% of land area in Ireland. The government target is that forests will make up 18% of the land area by 2046. Rachel Irwin, Teagasc Walsh Scholar is surveying farmers to analyse their perceptions of, attitudes towards, […]
8 September 2021
How to check the ewe is fit for breeding
0 How to check the ewe is fit for breeding Edward Egan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Co. Meath has compiled a fact sheet for sheep farmers on how to check the ewe is fit for breeding. Edward outlines 10 key areas that need addressing and he advises beginning the ewe check early – at […]
8 September 2021
Registration opens for Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day
0 Registration opens for Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day Registration has opened for farmers to attend the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Event, which will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 14th, 15th & 16th September 2021. The Open Day will be repeated over the 3 days, so farmers can select which day they […]
7 September 2021