Articles
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
Guidelines for the management of productive Sitka spruce crops
Guidelines for the management of productive Sitka spruce crops Many crops of Sitka spruce planted in the 1990’s on out farms are now showing exceptional growth rates, which require earlier management than crops traditionally planted on more marginal ground. Dr Niall Farrelly, Teagasc Forestry Senior Researcher gives some guidance on the management […]
28 August 2020
Pig Research Update – ZINCO
Pig Research Update – ZINCO Effects of therapeutic zinc oxide (ZnO) on the microbiome, resistome & immune system of pigs & strategies to face ZnO withdrawal. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the School of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. It is studying the role of zinc […]
26 August 2020
Floristry
Floristry Floristry is the creation and design of floral arrangements such as bouquets, centrepieces, corsages, wreaths and other products.The floristry industry is diverse, challenging and subject to frequent changes in fashion.Andy Whelton, Vegetable and Cut Foliage Specialist Advisor gives more information Introduction Floristry is the creation and design of floral arrangements such […]
23 August 2020
Changes to Derogation Rules – timely reminders for dairy farmers
Changes to Derogation Rules – timely reminders for dairy farmers Approximately 7,000 farmers are derogation applicants in 2020. The vast majority are dairy farmers. Eight changes will affect you in 2020. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more. Approximately 7,000 farmers are derogation applicants in 2020. The vast majority are dairy […]
17 August 2020
Production of Yoghurt
Production of Yoghurt The production of yoghurt is a relatively simple procedure. Milk, which can be fortified with milk powder to give a thicker product, is pasteurised, cooled and inoculated with starter bacteria, which ferment the milk, causing it to clot or gel. This factsheet gives advice on yoghurt production. Introduction Yoghurt […]
16 August 2020
Pig Research Update – PigNoDock
Pig Research Update – PigNoDock Development & implementation of tail biting risk assessment tool on commercial pig farms. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & University College of Dublin. It has a number of components regarding assessment & management of risk factors for tail biting in Irish pig production. It aims […]
12 August 2020
Maximising Days at Grass this Autumn Using the Pasturebase Grass Budget
0 Maximising Days at Grass this Autumn Using the Pasturebase Grass Budget As we enter August, our focus turns to autumn grass management on farms. Join Micheal O’Leary, Pasturebase Ireland and Donal Patton, Teagasc Specialist on Wednesday, 12 August at 8pm for a live interactive discussion on how to best use the Pasturebase […]
9 August 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 6 August
0 Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 6 August Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives an update on […]
9 August 2020
Are you interested in converting to dairy?
0 Are you interested in converting to dairy? Teagasc Dairy specialist Patrick Gowing joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to discuss the Teagasc Dairy Start-Up course. Patrick highlighted the fact that converting to dairy involves a major commitment and sizeable capital outlay, therefore you need to be sure […]
5 August 2020