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Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Ear Tagging
0 Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Ear Tagging This video and factsheet in the Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series focus on ear tagging in pigs, an important method of identification and tool which can be used to track individuals and to improve production on farm. We discuss the benefits of […]
2 October 2020
EU Pig Poster – Adoption of a Biosecurity Tool
EU Pig Poster – Adoption of a Biosecurity Tool EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. EUPig Ambassador Eugene Sheehan achieved great benefits in health management through the use of the Biocheck.UGent biosecurity scoring tool. EU Pig aims […]
30 September 2020
Starting a Food Business
Starting a Food Business When thinking of starting a new food business, there are many things to consider, including your market, products, premises, equipment, branding and promotion, as well as the legalities. The Teagasc Food Industry Development Department have some guidance and advice on starting a food business. Introduction The speciality food […]
20 September 2020
Virtual Sheep Week 2020 – Friday
Virtual Sheep Week 2020 – Friday The focus of Virtual Sheep Week on Friday, 25 September is Policy and Environment. Guest speaker, Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity will join us on this, the last day of Virtual Sheep Week Live@Athenry – 7pm National and EU Policy and […]
18 September 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Pig Inspection
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Pig Inspection The first in the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on Pig Inspection, with a video providing practical advice and accompanying factsheet. Skills Factsheet Pig Inspection (PDF) The health and welfare of pigs depends on them being regularly inspected, and the responsibility of […]
18 September 2020
National Crops Forum 2020 – Part Two
National Crops Forum 2020 – Part Two This year due to Covid19 restrictions the annual National Crops Forum will take place virtually over two evenings. Part Two of the Forum takes place this evening, Thursday, 17th September at 6:30pm focusing on how the Green Deal and Farm to Fork policies may affect […]
17 September 2020
Virtual Sheep Week 2020 – Wednesday
Virtual Sheep Week 2020 – Wednesday The focus of Virtual Sheep Week on Wednesday, 23 September is Hill Sheep & Store Lambs. The webinar will focus on up-to-date Teagasc research on developing systems for finishing hill-bred store lambs. BETTER Hill Sheep Farms will also be showcased. Live@Athenry – 7pm The panel discussion […]
16 September 2020
EU Pig Poster – Precision Production
EU Pig Poster – Precision Production EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. This poster highlights the benefits achieved by EU Pig ambassador Patrick O’Keefe by implementing a lean programme to improve work efficiency on his farm. EU […]
16 September 2020
National Crops Forum – Part One
National Crops Forum – Part One This year due to Covid19 restrictions the annual National Crops Forum will take place virtually over two evenings. Part One of the Forum took place on Thursday, 10th September and focused on varieties and agronomy. Part One of the Forum focused on the cereal varieties available this […]
15 September 2020
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture – Update
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture – Update The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens and Ashtownhas commenced the September 2020 programme in a blended format. College Principal John Mulhern gives an update This year the college has 117 (80 part time ) learners on a Certificate Level 5 […]
15 September 2020