Articles
Teagasc Green Acres Farm Walk Roscommon
Teagasc Green Acres Farm Walk Roscommon Martin Connolly brought us onto his farm on Thursday September 10th for a virtual farm walk. Martin is a participant in the Teagasc Green Acres programme and he gave an excellent insight regarding his animal and grassland management practices. Throughout the day at regular intervals Martin […]
11 September 2020
An insight into The Pig Edge, Teagasc Pig Podcast
An insight into The Pig Edge, Teagasc Pig Podcast The Pig Edge, Teagasc’s podcast covering the latest news, information and advice to improve your pig farm performance, has hosted some excellent guests to date covering a range of topics. The Pig Edge, Teagasc’s podcast covering the latest news, information and advice to […]
11 September 2020
Tillage Update – 10th September
Tillage Update – 10th September Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT Teagasc gives an update on the harvest; planting oilseed rape; benefit of including organic manures into the farming system and gives an insight into this year’s National Crops Forum. Listen to the latest Tillage Edge focusing on Markets and forward grain […]
10 September 2020
The cereal harvest around the world and what that means for Irish tillage producers
The cereal harvest around the world and what that means for Irish tillage producers James Nolan, a grain trader from R&H Hall, joined Michael Hennessy on the Tillage Edge podcast this week to discuss the cereal harvest around the world and what that means for Irish tillage producers. James talked about the […]
10 September 2020
EU Pig Poster – Health Management
0 EU Pig Poster – Health Management EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. This poster outlines the improvements achieved by EU Pig ambassador Patrick Ryan under the theme of health management. EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness […]
9 September 2020
Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room
0 Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room On the final webinar in the series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, host Ciaran Carroll, Head of Teagasc Pigs KT was joined by guest presenter Charlotte Lauridsen who discussed supplementary milk in the farrowing room. Charlotte’s presentation was followed […]
7 September 2020
Chocolate Manufacturing
0 Chocolate Manufacturing The worldwide demand for chocolate confectionery is continuing to increase, with the EU being the world’s largest producer and consumer. Introduction The worldwide demand for chocolate confectionery is continuing to increase, with the EU being the world’s largest producer and consumer.Europe also accounts for the largest chocolate exports – more […]
5 September 2020
Tillage Update – 3rd September
0 Tillage Update – 3rd September Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT Teagasc gives an update on the harvest; outlines the importance of sowing cover crops and oilseed rape soon and gives an insight into this year’s National Crops Forum. Listen to the latest episode of the Tillage Edge focusing on soil fertility […]
3 September 2020
Teagasc Pig Skills Series
0 Teagasc Pig Skills Series The Teagasc Pig Development Department have been working on a series of informational videos and factsheets focusing on essential skills in pig production. This promotional video gives an insight as to what to expect throughout the series. The Teagasc Pig Development Department have been working on a series […]
2 September 2020
Organic Horticulture
Organic Horticulture Organic fruit and vegetables are the main consumer entry point for purchasing organic produce, and they continue to be the area of shortest supply in the organic sector, with most produce imported. Dan Clavin, Teagasc Farm Management and Rural Development Department provides more information. Market opportunities Marketing opportunities vary from […]
29 August 2020