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The Embrace Farm Accident Support Network and how it can help
The Embrace Farm Accident Support Network and how it can help From 2010 – 2019, 214 farmers lost their lives through a farming accident. On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge Podcast, founding member of Embrace FARM (Farm Accident Support Network) Norma Rohan outlines the services it offers. From 2010 – […]
18 November 2020
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors Mastitis in cows is almost always caused by bacteria that have gained access to the udder through the teat canal. During the dry period, bacteria can only enter the udder from the environment. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more about the […]
16 November 2020
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event Join us on Tuesday, 17 November at 7:30pm for a short seminar on farm succession, led by Teagasc Farm Management Specialists followed by an opportunity to submit your questions to them privately and have them answered on a one to one basis. Our hugely popular Transferring […]
14 November 2020
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way The decision to drain a particular field or area of the farm will incur substantial capital investment. It should, therefore, be based on the potential return on the investment. What are the benefits of improved drainage to a grassland […]
13 November 2020
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices The foods we produce and eat have received […]
13 November 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on cross fostering piglets, how to best cross foster and what to avoid. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about cross fostering piglets. Fostering […]
13 November 2020
A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing
A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing For Science Week, Teagasc Walsh Scholar Ricardo Uribe Alvarez introduces his project on 3D Dairy. In Teagasc Moorepark, we’re looking at using dairy ingredients to make 3D printed dairy snacks. 3D printing is a process of building solid objects layer […]
12 November 2020
A day in the life – Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface?
A day in the life – Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface? For Science Week, Deirdre Kennedy from the National Food Imaging Centre, Teagasc Moorepark, introduces Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface? At the National Food Imaging Centre, we study food structure using state-of-the-art microscopes, high speed cameras even virtual reality. All […]
12 November 2020
Science Week – Careers in Horticulture
0 Science Week – Careers in Horticulture All the careers in Horticulture are tied together with a passion and love of working in the outdoor space with plants. For Science Week, John Mulhern, College Principal, Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, outlines the many and varied careers available in Horticulture […]
9 November 2020
Moorepark Technology Ltd.- Scaling and Innovation Supports for the Food and Drink Industry – Webinar
0 Moorepark Technology Ltd.- Scaling and Innovation Supports for the Food and Drink Industry – Webinar Carol Griffin, Teagasc Ashtown, hosted this webinar titled “Moorepark Technology Ltd.- Scaling and Innovation Supports for the Food and Drink Industry”. The webinar featured a presentation from MTL General Manager Kieran Downey, followed by a questions and […]
7 November 2020