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Established crops are less vulnerable to BYDV attack
Crops that are more established are likely to be less exposed to a Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) attack according to a Teagasc entomologist. Where aphids are concerned, their numbers and activity...
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Teagasc recruiting researcher on farmland biodiversity
Teagasc is currently recruiting a researcher to examine how to protect, restore and enhance biodiversity in Irish agricultural systems. The farmland biodiversity research officer position comes with a...
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New series on online modules to support farmers in sustainability
Agriland Media Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new series, in association with Bord Bia, on the Farm Sustainability Learning Hub. The first article in the three-week series, which will...
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Tillage: Fungicide options for winter barley and wheat
Teagasc tillage specialist Shay Phelan has reviewed the fungicide options for winter barley and winter wheat, along with weed and disease control options. Where winter barley is concerned, there are...
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Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year announced
The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Awards were presented by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue at an awards ceremony this evening (Tuesday, May 9) at the Castleknock...
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Tillage: Lime, P and K nutrients for spring barley crops
The Teagasc ‘Spring Barley Guide’ confirms that the ideal soil-pH value for these crops comes in at approximately 6.5. This will ensure optimum availability of both major and minor nutrients. To...
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ICSA: Food Vision Tillage Group will ‘have its work cut out’
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that the Food Vision Tillage Group will have its work cut out for it as it tackles potential grain and straw shortages this year. As...
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Resistance concern as most insecticides contain same chemistries
Teagasc entomologist, Dr. Louise McNamara, has confirmed that all of the insecticides now available contain the same pyrethroid chemistries. This, in turn, raises the issue of resistance. Dr. McNamara...
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Learning Hub Series: What is the Farm Sustainability Learning Hub?
Farm Sustainability Learning Hub Series in association with Bord Bia Bord Bia is supporting Irish farmers to adopt best-practice farm sustainability through online training. The Farm Sustainability...
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Offaly workshop: ‘Lack of clarity’ on rewetting at farm scale
A workshop at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary hosted by the new Teagasc Climate Centre and the ReWet project (Teagasc and University of Galway) continues today (Thursday, May 11) to provide an insight...
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FBD shareholders to benefit from portion of ‘excess capital’
Shareholders in FBD Holdings are in line for a boost from the insurer which is currently considering what to do with what it has called its “excess capital”. During FBD Holding’s annual general...
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Tillage: Teagasc back ups AHDB warning on threat of septoria
The latest Teagasc crop report confirms that septoria is a problem within many stands of winter wheat, echoing a similar report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The...
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Salesian Agricultural College drystock farm moves to organic
Plans are underway by the Salesian Agricultural College to switch their beef and sheep farming enterprise to organic production. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
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Learning Hub Series: Soil health and water quality modules
Farm Sustainability Learning Hub Series in association with Bord Bia Bord Bia offers free, online learning for Bord Bia farm scheme members, through the Farm Sustainability Learning Hub. In this...
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Minister Heydon outlines Ireland’s efforts in sustainable food in D.C
Minister of State with responsibility for research and innovation at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon, highlighted Ireland’s efforts to become a world leader in...
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Space for nature calculation issue impacts over 1,000 scheme applications
A calculation issue involving space for nature percentages is set to affect some agri-scheme applications, including over 1,000 which have already been submitted. The Department of Agriculture, Food...
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Jobs: Available positions in the agri sector
The agri sector currently has a number of exciting jobs in a variety of areas on offer, including positions for a farm profitability and sustainability specialist and a forestry teacher. If you’re...
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Focus: Kildalton College highlights machinery course projects
Doing a machinery course offers an almost guaranteed path to employment, as the complaint most often heard in the machinery and contracting trades revolves around the shortage of operators and...
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Video: Measuring methane and fat-scanning beef cattle
The Kepak Farm in Co. Meath is a 320ha beef farming operation with a yard capacity for 1,800 cattle, finishing 5,000 cattle/yr. In recent times, the farm has been closely examining the carbon...
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Spring barley crops are proving to be a challenge in 2023
Teagasc tillage specialists have confirmed that spring barley crops are proving to be a challenge on a number of fronts. This is one of the key advisory themes addressed in the May issue of the...
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