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Additional resources to meet demand for Green Cert Courses | Teagasc Virtual College Open Days
Additional resources to meet demand for Green Cert Courses | Teagasc Virtual College Open Days Teagasc welcomes the recent announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., giving approval for the recruitment of 20 fixed term education staff to meet exceptional demand for Teagasc Green Cert courses. […]
27 February 2021
The Calf Show – Full series
The Calf Show – Full series ‘The Calf Show’, a Teagasc Green Acres Calf To Beef Programme series took place from Monday 22, to Thursday 25 February at 7:30pm each evening, in conjunction with AgriLand. All four episodes in ‘The Calf Show’ series can be viewed here now Monday, 22nd February – Preparing your […]
27 February 2021
Smartphone use in Agriculture: What do we know?
Smartphone use in Agriculture: What do we know? As the use of smartphone technology is becoming increasingly popular, there is a need to consider how farmers have adapted. Ursula Kenny gives an insight into a study that was carried out which examined the factors that influence Irish farmers’ engagement with smartphone use. […]
26 February 2021
Pig Farming Options and Opportunities for Reinvestment
Pig Farming Options and Opportunities for Reinvestment Just a year ago, pig producers were experiencing a long awaited period of strong profitability on the back of the brightest outlook for the sector in decades. Emer McCrum, Pig Development Officer, Teagasc discusses the Options and Opportunities for pig producers to reinvestment in their […]
26 February 2021
How to deal with Toxoplasmosis abortion
How to deal with Toxoplasmosis abortion Three mistakes are often made when ewes abort: Failure to quickly isolate aborted ewe(s) & potentially infectious material; Failure to clearly identify the cause of abortion; Failure to put in place prevention methods; Edward Egan, Teagasc Advisor, Co. Meath has advice on dealing with Toxoplasmosis If […]
25 February 2021
CatchmentCare & Teagasc Sheep Dipping Demonstration
CatchmentCare & Teagasc Sheep Dipping Demonstration Teagasc Donegal is part of a very important educational tool for sheep farmers and Agricultural Advisers in every county in Ireland. It’s the first video where a best practice approach to plunge sheep dipping, and the correct disposal for the spent dip afterwards, has been demonstrated […]
25 February 2021
Are you interested in coming to a Teagasc College?
Are you interested in coming to a Teagasc College? Interested in pursuing a career in the land and agri-food sector? Have you considered applying for a course at a Teagasc college? Teagasc colleges offer a wide array of full-time and part-time courses in agriculture, horticulture, equine, forestry and more. Sign up & […]
24 February 2021
What do I need to feed from now until turnout?
What do I need to feed from now until turnout? With current weather conditions getting out to grass is challenging on most farms at the moment. However, where land is dry and free draining there is a great opportunity to start grazing to take advantage of spring grass early. Catherine Egan, Beef […]
24 February 2021
Brexit Trade Deal prevents Predicted Drop in Farm Income
Brexit Trade Deal prevents Predicted Drop in Farm Income A new report by economists at Teagasc published today, 23 February estimates that the average family farm income (FFI) in Ireland may increase by 3 per cent in 2021. Overall, some price inflation for farm inputs will be more than offset by higher […]
23 February 2021
New water protection measures
New water protection measures Under the Nitrates Action Plan and since 1st January 2021 further measures for the protection of water are required. Here, Eamonn Grace, ASSAP Advisor, discusses two important measures worth noting; Exclusion of bovines from watercourses and Location of water troughs away from watercourses Under the Nitrates Action Plan […]
23 February 2021