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Derogation cut will cause ‘carnage’ farmer meeting hears
A meeting of farmers that took place in Co. Cork on Monday evening (August 28) heard that a potential cut in the nitrates derogation would cause “carnage” in the dairy sector. The meeting was...
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Future-proofing of winter milk to be major focus at Johnstown event
The Teagasc national winter milk open day will take place at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, next Wednesday (September 6). The theme of the event is ‘Future-proofing our Winter-Milk Systems’....
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New study highlights benefits of Irish grass-fed milk
Irish grass-fed milk contains more beneficial nutrients than milk from conventional indoor-feeding practices, according to research from Teagasc and Food for Health Ireland (FHI). The study compares...
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Seaweed feed additive reduces methane emissions by over 10%
An enriched fermented seaweed additive which reduces methane emissions by more than 10% in cattle and sheep has recently been developed by Teagasc researchers. The additive can be used in a...
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Organic farm walk to take place in Donegal next week
The final organic farm walk in a series of organic farm events organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will take place in Co. Donegal next week. The event will be held on the farm of Donald...
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Good opportunity to complete field work while weather is good
As we move into the backend of the year the opportunities to complete field work appear less often, but the weather for now is still allowing this to happen. The weather so far in September has been...
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Sheep advice: Building grass cover ahead of March lambing
Farmers planning for the upcoming breeding season may now be looking at ways to ensure they have sufficient grass cover to feed ewes during lambing. As grass growth rates will plummet during December...
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What’s coming up at the Teagasc Crops Forum?
Major challenges for the tillage industry, including environment constraints, land access, and income, will be on the agenda at this year’s Teagasc Crops Forum, which takes place on Friday (September...
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Ag committee to meet in Brussels to discuss forestry concerns
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will meet in Brussels tomorrow (Wednesday, September 6) and Thursday (September 7) to discuss forestry, nature restoration, and...
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Future of Irish tillage sector to be ‘mapped out’ at industry forum
Industry leaders and representatives from major farming organisations will meet to “map out” a path for the tillage industry over the next five years at the National Crops Forum 2023, which takes...
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Commission rules out revisiting Ireland’s nitrates derogation
In a statement today (Wednesday, September 6) Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue said that the European Commission has confirmed that there is “no prospect” of...
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Winter-milk premiums being lost in cost of production
A major issue raised by winter-milk producers at a recent event at Johnstown Castle was the winter premiums currently being offered to farmers. Costs on all dairy farms have risen over the last 18...
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‘Regenerative’ approaches to agriculture take time – research
Regenerative crop management practices are not a ‘quick fix’ for agriculture, according to a new report from a leading non-profit research centre. UK headquartered Rothamsted Research said this...
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Dairy farmers face ‘large drop in income’ warns Arthur
A “generation” of family farms could face a serious threat to their future because of the introduction of lower nitrates limits, according to the chair of a national dairy committee. The Irish...
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Dairy breeding for beef feeding: Planning for spring grass
Farming outside of Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, Pat Collins and his family run a mixed farm consisting of both tillage and dairy calf-to-beef enterprises, on owned and leased lands in a number of different...
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Table: Breakeven prices for finishing bullocks this winter
Teagasc budgetary guidelines for farmers buying store bullocks to finish this winter indicate that a factory price of €5.47/kg (carcass weight) will be needed for continental steers to breakeven....
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Teagasc confirms significant drop in tillage farm margins
Tillage farm margins have dropped significantly year on year, according to the director of Teagasc. Professor Frank O’Mara said the tillage sector has experienced a contrast in fortunes this year...
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Methane inhibitors show positive results in Johnstown winter-milk herd
The use of methane inhibitors could be one of the many measures that will aid a reduction in emissions from livestock farms. Research has been conducted internationally using these products, but...
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Integrated pest management to be key to Irish tillage sector
Integrated pest management (IPM) will become a key part of the Irish tillage sector’s response to disease and weed control challenges over the coming years. This was a key message delivered to the...
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Grass growth holding, but reduction coming
Grass growth continues in a positive trend, with warm weather and good soil moisture levels resulting in good growth conditions. Some of this growth could also be aided by the large amounts of clover...
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