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FFN farm walk to highlight forest management on organic beef farm
Farming for Nature (FFN) ambassador Gerard Deegan will host a farm walk this weekend on his organic mixed-beef and forestry enterprise in Co. Westmeath. Gerard has been farming organically for over 20...
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Bird’s-eye view: Drones to help grass management on dairy farms
Imagery from drones could soon be helping dairy farmers to make crucial grassland management decisions, according to researchers. Scientists are currently testing the accuracy of traditional, physical...
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BYDV hits barley yields in many places
Teagasc is confirming that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) was noted as a threat to winter barley crops as far back as the early spring of this year. Wexford-based John Pettit explained: “The writing...
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Ten reasons to download Teagasc’s new app
Teagasc has launched a new exciting app which will provide regular information and updates to the farming, agricultural and food communities directly to users’ phones. These daily updates are provided...
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25% emissions reduction target agreed for agriculture
The coalition government parties have today (Thursday, July 28) agreed on a 25% reduction in emissions from the agriculture sector in order to meet Ireland’s climate commitments, Agriland understands....
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Condition of slats and manhole covers: Are they fit for purpose?
With the busy silage period subsided on many farms, farmers should make time to inspect the condition of key areas in sheds and yards such as slatted floors and manhole covers. According to Teagasc,...
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Lime: ‘It pays for itself’ says Tipperary farmer
“Soil pH is one of the few things that can be easily rectified on farm. The lime we use is locally produced, locally sourced and very affordable given current high input costs,” said tillage farmer...
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Romanian wheat yields have crashed by over 40%
Initial reports are indicating that wheat yields in Romania have fallen by 43%, year-on-year, with the prospects for corn deemed to be equally devastating. Eastern Europe plays a critically important...
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Cover crops: Why plant, when to plant, and what can you achieve?
There are many different reasons why cover crops may be suitable, and it all comes down to what the farmer is trying to achieve, according to Teagasc tillage specialists. This could involve: Improve...
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Teagasc: Tillage costs expected to be 60% higher in 2023
Production costs for tillage farmers producing cereals in 2023 are expected to be 60% higher than in 2021, according projections from Teagasc. In monetary terms, typical inputs costs are expected to...
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Photonic ‘nose’ to be developed to monitor crops
Experts at two UK universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’ to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disease. Aston University in Birmingham is collaborating with...
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Beef Focus: Finishing over 1,000 cattle/year without buying meal or fertiliser
A winter-finishing cattle enterprise that doesn’t buy in meal or fertiliser could easily seem unrealistic to many farmers in Ireland, however John Purcell is man who has bucked the trend and is doing...
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Flexible working hours for staff on dairy farms
Flexible working hours are what most people in modern society are looking for, and the Covid-19 pandemic very much highlighted this. The growth experienced by the national herd has resulted in many...
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Beef herd: Up to 13% emissions cut achieved through improved genetics
Results from a collaborative research project between ABP, Teagasc, and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) show that significant reductions in Irish beef-herd emissions are achievable by...
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Nolan: ‘Going organic with less cattle can boost beef farm incomes’
Switching to organic farming will mean reducing the stocking rate on many beef farms, however it will “maximise the money coming in and improve the bottom line”. That’s according to head of the...
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Jessy the sheepdog rounds up farm-safety comp winners
Teagasc’s farm-safety mascot, Jessy the sheepdog, has rounded up the four lucky and deserved winners of a recent farm-safety art project that ran during Farm Safety Week. The aim of the competition...
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Wexford open day to showcase farm productivity practices
A major ‘Teagasc Open Day’ is planned for Tuesday, August 30 at the Teagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. The open day will demonstrate technologies and practices that...
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Harvest update: Heavy rain temporarily stalled work
While last weekend’s heavy rain brought the harvest to a halt, Teagasc is confirming that combines are now back in the fields – working at full pelt. Moreover, the forecast for the next few days...
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Nitrates regulations – green cover on tillage ground
Teagasc is confirming that significant amendments to the nitrates regulations, relating to green cover on tillage ground, have been agreed. Prior to the amendment, the regulation stated that shallow...
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Implications of an early winter barley harvest – cover crops
A relatively early finish to the winter barley harvest will provide tillage farmers with an ideal opportunity to plant cover crops, according to Teagasc specialists. And given that there is a...
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