Articles
Increased vulnerability of upcoming wheat varieties to Irish septoria strains confirmed
Increased vulnerability of upcoming wheat varieties to Irish septoria strains confirmed Researchers in Teagasc have confirmed that Irish strains of septoria are able to overcome a source of genetic resistance present in a range of near-market winter wheat varieties. This is the conclusion of a significant study led by Dr Steven Kildea, […]
13 July 2021
Managing stomach and lungworm in calves
Managing stomach and lungworm in calves Stomach worms and Lungworms or Hoose are the two main parasites that will affect calves at grass. Both are favoured by warm humid conditions. Patricia Lynch, Teagasc Westport emphasises the need to have a worm control plan in place, describes lungworm symptoms to watch out for […]
12 July 2021
Climate Actions for July
Climate Actions for July For the latest current and up to date farm advice from the Signpost Programme and for details of the Climate Actions that you should adopt for the month of July on your farm see here Oversown Clover Swards Graze swards that have been over sown at 800 kg […]
12 July 2021
Grassland and Cattle Management in July
Grassland and Cattle Management in July July is an important month for getting second cut silage crops harvested and getting quality back in the sward and setting the farm up for a plentiful supply of quality grass in the autumn. John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser with Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us more Driving […]
12 July 2021
Managing existing clover swards
Managing existing clover swards Best practice grazing management is similar for grass-white clover swards and grass-only swards. Deirdre Hennessy, Teagasc Researcher talks here in a short video about Managing existing clover swards, mid-season fertiliser requirements, preventing bloat and more Grazing Management Mid-season (April to July) Best practice grazing management is similar for […]
11 July 2021
Teagasc Green Acres Newsletter Issue 3
Teagasc Green Acres Newsletter Issue 3 This issue of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme e-Newsletter has an update on Aidan Maguire’s farm; Key management tips; focus on weight targets and tracking thrive over previous years on the Green Acres farms. The Green Acres Calf to Beef e-Newsletter issues fortnightly. […]
11 July 2021
Growth Watch: Remember to replace what you take off
Growth Watch: Remember to replace what you take off This week’s GreenAcres Growthwatch comes from the farms of Pat Collins, Co. Cork and Martin Connolly, Co. Roscommon. James Fitzgerald & Seán Cummins, Green Acres Advisors provide advice on replacing what you take off. A typical bale of silage contains 10 units of […]
10 July 2021
If you go down the woods today……you shouldn’t see deer every time
0 If you go down the woods today……you shouldn’t see deer every time The continuous deer population growth that has occurred in Ireland in the last 20 years has led to a situation where deer numbers may now be 200,000+ approximately. John Casey, Forestry Development Officer, Mallow takes a look at the impact […]
9 July 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter July 2021
0 Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter July 2021 This issue of the Teagasc Signpost e-newsletter features timely climate actions for July as well as a glossary of commonly used climate change terms. We meet Signpost Farmers Aidan Maguire and Tim Leader. Get useful tips on managing clover swards, minimising nitrates loss to water & […]
8 July 2021
Maintaining cattle performance from mid-season to housing
0 Maintaining cattle performance from mid-season to housing A minimum of three weight recordings should be carried out on beef farms and preferably more. Alan Dillon Teagasc Beef Specialist, has advice here around rectifying sward quality to ensure good animal performance off grass and he has 3 sound tips for best practice cattle […]
8 July 2021