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Strengthening equine futures at Kildalton College
Strengthening equine futures at Kildalton College At Kildalton College, the Equine Department is piloting a new fitness programme which runs alongside the riding module for Level 5 Equitation students. The programme includes a range of physical activities including cycling, hiking, running, circuit training, and Pilates, and the students will be taking part […]
12 December 2024
Lightening the workload through infrastructure
Lightening the workload through infrastructure In order to maximise labour efficiency, Future Beef farmer Cathal Irwin has made a number of strategic investments on his farm over the last year. Farming 27.7ha in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Cathal’s beef enterprise is of a part-time nature. The progeny from his 18 spring-calving suckler cows […]
11 December 2024
Contract heifer rearing – Liam Cassin’s experience
Contract heifer rearing – Liam Cassin’s experience Kilkenny farmer, Liam Cassin is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss his contract heifer rearing system. Liam moved from sheep to suckler cows and started contract heifer rearing 14 years ago. The steady monthly cashflow alongside the reduced financial input of purchasing stock […]
11 December 2024
Outlook for cattle farming in 2025
Outlook for cattle farming in 2025 As part of the Teagasc Outlook 2025, Economic Prospects for Agriculture, Jason Loughrey and Kevin Hanrahan of the Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, forecast the expenditure for various input items and the beef price that is most likely to prevail in 2025. They also […]
11 December 2024
Sustain Sheep: Breeding for lower-emitting animals
Sustain Sheep: Breeding for lower-emitting animals A new international project creating knowledge and infrastructure to incorporate genetic merit for low environmental impact traits into national breeding schemes for sheep is being led by Teagasc, with the support of Sheep Ireland. Teagasc has received funding for the project from the Department of Agriculture, […]
10 December 2024
Listen: Grazing management of forage brassicas
Listen: Grazing management of forage brassicas Dr Frank Campion joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss grazing management of forage brassica crops. The importance of assessing the yield of the crop along with completing a feed budget are outlined, while Ciaran and Frank discuss intakes and utilisation […]
10 December 2024
Positive signs for sheep sector in 2025
Positive signs for sheep sector in 2025 Agricultural economists at Teagasc, Anne Kinsella and Kevin Hanrahan examined the prospects for the Irish sheep farming sector in 2025 as part of the Teagasc Outlook 2025, Economic Prospects for Agriculture, noting that higher margins are expected. Prices In 2025, Irish lamb prices are forecast […]
10 December 2024
Exploring Farm Diversification: Events
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Events Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, discusses how hosting events on farms, such as tours, workshops, and festivals, can be a profitable diversification strategy for farmers. Many farmers are turning towards farm diversification, exploring innovative ways to supplement their income and ensure the long-term sustainability of their […]
9 December 2024
Start now for good calf immunity
0 Start now for good calf immunity Calves are born without their own immunity and rely on the colostrum received from their dams to gain it. However, this process is fraught with risk. Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs takes a closer looks at these risks and highlights actions farmers can take to […]
9 December 2024
10 Things to Know About… Plastic
0 10 Things to Know About… Plastic On tonight’s episode, Monday, 9 December, of the television series 10 Things to Know About… Teagasc scientist Dr Shivani Pathania features in an episode on ‘Plastic’. This episode considers the double-edged sword of plastic. Once hailed as a scientific marvel, plastics now pose significant environmental and […]
9 December 2024