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Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter June 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter June 2021 Welcome to the first e-newsletter for the Signpost Programme. The Signpost e-newsletter will be published monthly. It will provide you with news from the Signpost Programme, technical articles, policy and research updates as well as profiling Signpost Farmers from across the country. Feel free to share […]
19 June 2021
Irish Wool is at a Crossroads
Irish Wool is at a Crossroads Irish wools have always been renowned for their unique properties allowing their use in carpet and construction materials alike. Bernie Leahy, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinasloe, welcomes the investment in a feasibility study of Irish wool production. She outlines some wool success stories here Sheep were first […]
19 June 2021
Green Acres Calf to Beef – GrowthWatch: Taking an opportunity to apply the ‘forgotten fertiliser’
Green Acres Calf to Beef – GrowthWatch: Taking an opportunity to apply the ‘forgotten fertiliser’ Historically, Irish farmers applied lime on a little and often basis. Now only 50% of the national lime requirement is applied. Lime corrects soil pH, grows more grass and improves how the soil uses Nitrogen & Phosphorus […]
18 June 2021
Machinery Co-operatives in Ireland
Machinery Co-operatives in Ireland Ireland’s first farm machinery sharing co-operative was formed by members of Kilnamartyra dairy discussion group in West Cork. The machinery co-op provides a sound business structure for the sharing of machinery between farmers and can be applicable to farmers in any enterprise, especially tillage In November 2018, Comharcumann […]
18 June 2021
Thinning and selling my timber – a forest owner’s experience
Thinning and selling my timber – a forest owner’s experience Tim Reddin is a forest owner from Co Waterford. He explains in this short video and article here what he has learned from thinning his forest three times and what to watch out for when selling timber. Tim Reddin’s Experience Tim Reddin […]
18 June 2021
Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Newsletter: Issue 1 – June 2021
Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Newsletter: Issue 1 – June 2021 The first issue of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme e-Newsletter has an update on Pat Collin’s farm, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork; Best Practice in Dosing; Key management tasks; Calf purchases and purchase price. The Green Acres Calf to […]
17 June 2021
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis is a respiratory disease of poultry. It is a highly contagious disease caused by a herpesvirus. This poster highlights some of the biosecurity measures that need to be implemented by anyone entering your poultry enterprise. Signs of the disease are swollen eyes, lethargy and acute respiratory […]
17 June 2021
Stay safe with Cattle this summer
Stay safe with Cattle this summer With cattle out grazing and breeding season at full steam on many farms it is important to keep a focus on safety with livestock. Interactions with cattle are necessary so each interaction must be planned and managed carefully to avoid risk. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & […]
16 June 2021
Identifying Practical ‘On Farm’ Innovations
Identifying Practical ‘On Farm’ Innovations Identifying Practical ‘On Farm’ Innovations that meet the needs of European Beef Farmers – that’s the mission of the EU funded BovINE Network. BovINE partners share updates on the latest round of Research Innovations and Good Practices under the project’s spotlight online on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 […]
16 June 2021
Blowfly Strike Control Options
Blowfly Strike Control Options Flystrike may occur on any part of the body, most commonly around the tail, where the fleece has become soiled or infected with bacteria. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor Tralee, talks about flystrike prevention options in the month of June, normally a high risk time for blowfly strike in […]
15 June 2021