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TD: ‘Definition of a pointless action’– carbon reduction without data
The government should recognise that agriculture is stepping up to the mark on climate change and respond itself when considering carbon budgets, according to independent TD, Michael Fitzmaurice. The...
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Beef Plan Movement argues for €5/kg beef price to cover costs
The Beef Plan Movement (BPM) has said that it is deeply concerned by recent discussions regarding a reduction in Ireland’s carbon emissions and an associated potential cut in livestock numbers. The...
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Protecting costs and productivity through vaccination
In these financially lean times for pig farming, it’s a smart decision to vaccinate against ileitis. Vaccination saves money in that you have fewer truckloads of feed coming through your gate. Gareth...
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Calf to beef: What weight should calves be at housing?
In a dairy calf-to-beef system, optimum performance is required during all stages of production. If a calf under performs during the first grazing season, it makes it difficult – but not impossible –...
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Bruising becoming an issue as potato harvest gathers momentum
Teagasc is confirming that most growers are now well advanced with the 2021 potato harvest. Conditions in late September were extremely dry. However, this has led to some bruising on crop where there...
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‘Farming will have to change’– Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that farming “will have to change” to meet climate and environmental targets. Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1 today (Tuesday, November 2) while attending COP26 in Glasgow,...
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Calls for carbon credentials of tillage crops to be recognised
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has called on Bord Bia to recognise the carbon credentials of Irish-grown tillage crops in striving to combat climate change. In a statement, the IGGG said that...
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New markets crucial for ambitious organic plan
Ireland’s ambitious plan to quadruple the organic farming sector must be matched by the same ambition to source and secure new markets for it, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’...
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The growing threat of BYDV in barley and wheat
The latest edition of Teagasc’s ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast features a review of the threat posed by Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) to recently emerged barley and wheat crops. According to Teagasc’s...
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Food and drinks businesses urged to apply for Food Works programme
Innovative and export driven food and drink start-ups are being urged to apply for the Food Works initiative before the closing date. The initiative is run by Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc....
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MEP calls for further supports to address mental health needs of farmers
Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh has called for further supports to address the mental health needs of farmers “in order to combat the high rate of suicide within the farming community”. “We know...
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How have farm organisations reacted to the Climate Action Plan?
Yesterday (November 4), the government published its Climate Action Plan which confirmed that the agriculture sector will have to cut its greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by between 22% and 30% by the...
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Climate Action Plan: Agri sector ‘needs time and support’
Co-operatives and their farmer members “stand ready and willing to play their part” in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, “but the burden they are asked to carry must be fair and...
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Agri-community saddened by passing of research consultant Pat Bogue
Agriland has learned with sadness of the untimely passing of well-known agri research consultant Pat Bogue, the founder of Broadmore Research and Consulting. Pat passed away suddenly at his home in...
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Using min-till to reduce impact of BYDV-causing aphids
Teagasc has confirmed that min-till crop establishment systems will reduce the impact of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV)-causing aphids, relative to the results achieved from ploughing and a...
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Could your farm benefit from having a teaser bull?
A lot of farms have moved away from using stockbulls in favour of artificial insemination (AI) to increase genetic gains, but some farms could benefit from having a teaser bull. A large majority of...
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Weed control in winter cereals at early post-emergence
Where a pre-emergent herbicide has not been used on recently planted winter cereals, Teagasc is recommending the application of a broad-acting herbicide on crops at early post-emergence, in terms of...
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Oilseed rape crops are where they should be this season
The most recent ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast from Teagasc features a discussion on the best disease control measures to implement in oilseed rape crops. Teagasc’s, head of crops knowledge transfer...
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Winter oilseed rape acreage increased by 25%
Teagasc is confirming that the area of winter oilseed rape sown out in Ireland has increased by an estimated 25% this season. This is due to a combination of high forward prices and planting...
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Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2021: What will be discussed?
‘Meeting Challenges with Technology’ will be the theme of the Teagasc National Dairy Conference, which returns this year as a face-to-face event. The conference will be taking place in Cork on...
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