Articles
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
Should I feed meals to my cattle this autumn?
0 Should I feed meals to my cattle this autumn? With our temperate climate and the ease at which we can grow grass in Ireland it is no wonder that eighty percent of Irish Agricultural area is devoted to grassland. Seán Doorley, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the factors to be considered when deciding whether […]
7 September 2021
What is soil health and is it part of the solution to many of the challenges ahead in agriculture?
0 What is soil health and is it part of the solution to many of the challenges ahead in agriculture? On the latest episode of The Environment Edge podcast, Dr Fiona Brennan Soil & Environmental Microbiology researcher with Teagasc based in Johnstown Castle tells us all about soil health. Did you know that […]
6 September 2021
National Crops Forum – Part One
0 National Crops Forum – Part One The annual National Crops Forum will take place virtually this year due to Covid19 Restrictions. The Forum will take place over two days on Thursday, 9th and 16th September at 11:30am. Find out how to register here and join us for Part 1 this Thursday morning. […]
6 September 2021
Suckler calf weaning guidelines
0 Suckler calf weaning guidelines At this time of year suckler farmers are planning on weaning calves with the majority being prepared for sale. Careful consideration should be taken by the farmer to ensure weaning doesn’t cause unnecessary stress or fall back in thrive. James Concannon, Teagasc Mayo Walsh Scholar, has a plan […]
5 September 2021
Setting up a Glamping Business
0 Setting up a Glamping Business Glamping pods, wigwams or yurts provide what holidaymakers view as a trendy, rustic experience in an unusual or unique structure, while ensuring a comfortable, safe environment. Following a second stay-at-home summer, Barry Caslin Teagasc, Rural Economy, has advice on setting up a glamping business Introduction Glamping pods, […]
5 September 2021
Rathcroghan EIP – Engaging farmers in European Innovation Partnerships
0 Rathcroghan EIP – Engaging farmers in European Innovation Partnerships European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs) are testing new forms of knowledge exchange and innovative learning. Luke Clogher, Teagasc and Monica Gorman, UCD, consider Farming Rathcroghan Project EIP-Agri, that aims to enhance farming, archaeology and agri-tourism in a unique archaeological landscape The photograph above was […]
4 September 2021
Organic Poultry
0 Organic Poultry While organic may be the smaller of the poultry systems; it is growing year on year. Irish organic egg production has increased in recent years to a market share of 3%. Elaine Leavy, Organic Specialist & Rebecca Tierney, Poultry Advisor have advice on the requirements for setting up organic poultry […]
4 September 2021
Growth Watch: Time to consider meal supplementation to calves
0 Growth Watch: Time to consider meal supplementation to calves Ensuring animals achieve the desired levels of daily weight gain is a critical element in successful calf-to-beef systems. Séan Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor, discusses this and gets updates from farmers Peter O’Hanrahan, Co. Kilkenny, and Jarlath Ruane, Co. Mayo. The Advice For dairy-beef […]
3 September 2021
How to check the ram is fit for breeding
0 How to check the ram is fit for breeding Edward Egan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Co. Meath has compiled a fact sheet for sheep farmers on how to check the ram is fit for breeding. Edward outlines 10 key areas that need addressing and he advises beginning the ram check on time – […]
3 September 2021