Articles
The importance of taking a proper soil sample
The importance of taking a proper soil sample The principle of soil analysis is to determine the average nutrient status of an area and to show the available nutrients in the soil. Once known you can then apply nutrients to bring your soils to optimum fertility. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Beef Specialist advises […]
14 January 2021
Body Condition Scoring and Minerals Vital Pre-Calving
Body Condition Scoring and Minerals Vital Pre-Calving Keith Fahy, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare outlines and recommends body condition scoring of suckler cows in the run up to calving. As minerals in silage can vary, Keith also stresses the importance of feeding minerals 4 to 6 weeks prior to calving to benefit both […]
14 January 2021
Winter Malting Barley – a growing interest
Winter Malting Barley – a growing interest There is a growing interest in winter malting barley in Ireland. Eoin Lyons, Teagasc /Boormalt Joint Programme Advisor, discusses the expansion of the crop. He takes us through the trial work and developments to date, the varieties grown and the future prospects of this “new […]
14 January 2021
Let’s Talk Cattle 2021
Let’s Talk Cattle 2021 The Teagasc Drystock Specialists invite you to join them in a new series of Cattle and Sheep webinars for 2021. These are live monthly interactive webinars. The first is Let’s Talk Cattle on Thursday 14th January at 8 pm focusing on Care of the Purchased Dairy Beef Calf. […]
13 January 2021
Next Few Months Critical to Spring Fertility
Next Few Months Critical to Spring Fertility Getting management of the suckler cow right in the January to April period will be critical in determining the success of the 2021 breeding season. Most Spring calving suckler cows are either just freshly calved or will calve in the next 8-12 weeks. Aidan Murray […]
13 January 2021
Once A Day Milking Conference 2021
Once A Day Milking Conference 2021 Teagasc will address the practice of once a day (OAD) milking with a webinar on Thursday 14th January starting at 10.00am. While currently practised on an estimated 200 Irish dairy farms, interest in OAD milking continues to grow. Emer Kennedy Teagasc Moorepark is one of 3 […]
12 January 2021
Can we change our behaviour to prevent superbugs?
Can we change our behaviour to prevent superbugs? Antibiotic resistance makes essential antibiotics no longer effective. The invisible threat of antibiotic resistance is a health issue that urgently needs addressing by us all, from farmers to consumers as Alison Burrell & Áine Regan, Teagasc Research explained in Teagasc on RTE Brainstorm recently […]
12 January 2021
Using PastureBase to Benefit the Farmer & the Environment
Using PastureBase to Benefit the Farmer & the Environment Creating a Win–Win Scenario for the Farmer & the Environment using PastureBase Ireland by reducing fertiliser costs and increasing nutrient use efficiency (NUE). This is the theme of this Grass10 and Pasturebase webinar on Wednesday 13th January at 7pm. Follow the link to […]
11 January 2021
Preventing Deaths with Slurry
Preventing Deaths with Slurry The Slurry Spreading season commences in many parts of the Country after the 12th January. With 10% of deaths being slurry-related in the 10 year period to 2020, John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists discuss the dangers and prevention of deaths with slurry Over […]
11 January 2021
Complete the Profit Monitor now
Complete the Profit Monitor now Early January is a great time to reflect on the year gone by and prepare a Profit Monitor. The Profit Monitor will look at the financial performance of your business in detail. Specialist George Ramsbottom outlines the benefits and process. Teagasc advisers are trained to complete Profit […]
11 January 2021