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Strong sheep prices ‘long overdue’– Minister McConalogue
Yesterday evening (Tuesday, November 30), Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue made a guest appearance at a sheep webinar held by Teagasc Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal. The...
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Minister rules out increasing ceiling in Straw Incorporation Measure
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has ruled out increasing the ceiling for eligible land under the Straw Incorporation Measure. The issue was raised in the Seanad...
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Getting your farm yard winter ready
As the winter housing period kicks off on farms and cows begin to settle into their winter housing accommodation, there are some tasks which can be undertaken to ensure your yard is winter ready....
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CAP: Proposed Sheep Improvement Scheme measures
On Tuesday evening (November 30), Business and Technology advisor Shane McHugh outlined what the proposed measures will be in the new Sheep Improvement Scheme, which will succeed the current Sheep...
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Methane-measurement study reveals positive findings for the beef sector
The first large-scale characterisation of methane emissions in Irish beef cattle has shown that some beef cattle can produce up to 30% less emissions, on average, for the same level of productivity....
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Markets and carbon sequestration to be discussed at forestry webinars
Species selection, biomass and carbon sequestration are among the topics that are set to be explored at a series of forestry webinars running over the coming months. Forestry Solutions is being...
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Gerry Boyle joins board of AgriSearch
AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has announced the appointment of Prof. Gerry Boyle, Norman McMordie and Ian McCluggage to its Board of Trustees. Prof. Boyle recently...
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Hedgerow Week 2021 gets underway with daily webinars planned
Understanding hedges better is the theme for Hedgerow Week 2021 which starts today (Friday, December 3) and will run until next Friday, December 10. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture,...
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Only 17% of cattle farms considered economically viable – report
The recently published Teagasc National Farm Survey 2020 Sustainability Report reveals economic differences including profitability between dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage farms. In general, dairy...
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Growers should check for disease levels in rape and cereal crops
Given the unseasonably high temperatures, Teagasc is advising growers to check for disease levels in rape and cereal crops now. Above normal temperatures in most areas during the month of November...
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Hitting BCS targets to avoid calving issues
The body condition score (BCS) of cows should be one of the main factors that determines when a cow is dried off. The drying off of cows has commenced on farms, as the 2021 season winds down, with...
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ICBF to launch ‘Commercial Beef Value’ for cattle
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is set to launch a new tool that aims to benefit beef farmers in buying cattle – either in marts or privately. The new tool will be called the Commercial...
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Pig slurry: How much will a load be worth next spring?
With the price of fertiliser having almost trebled in recent months, some farmers will be looking to pig slurry as a cheaper alternative to chemical fertiliser next spring. While beef and lamb prices...
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Taking advantage of the benefits winter shearing ewes offers
With grass supplies running low and early-lambing flocks entering sheds, some farmers may consider the option of shearing their ewes this winter. On some farms, the decision is taken to shear ewes...
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Teagasc Beef Conference to discuss climate obligations
The 2021 Teagasc National Beef Conference is once again going to be an all-online event. It will be on tonight, Monday, December 6, and again on Wednesday, December 8, with start time of 8.00p.m on...
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10 steps to control tillage fertiliser costs in 2022
According to Teagasc, fertiliser costs increased in early 2021. However, in the last six months, prices have escalated to all-time highs. Nitrogen (N) has doubled in cost due to the limited supply and...
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Announcement due on selling excess solar energy from farm to grid
An announcement is expected this month (December) on a system allowing farmers to sell excess solar energy produced on-farm back to the national grid, according to Micro Renewable Energy Federation...
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Teagasc BeefCon21: Farmers hear how emission cuts will happen
The Teagasc Beef Conference 2021 (BeefCon21) got underway tonight, Monday, December 6, at 8:00p.m. The conference was a virtual online event hosted by Teagasc’s Beef Specialist Aidan Murray. During...
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High input costs make case for sustainable farming – MEP
The continuing rise in input costs on Irish farms is making the case for a move to a more sustainable farming model, according to an Irish MEP. On a visit to the Síolta Chroi organic farm near...
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Incomes: ‘Sharp decline’ for grassland and tillage in 2022
There will be a “sharp decline” in the incomes of grassland and tillage farmers in 2022 due to surging input costs, according to Teagasc’s Outlook 2022 Economic Prospects for Agriculture, which was...
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