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IFA: Poultry sector needs more cross-border education
National poultry committee chair Nigel Sweetnam has called for cross-border education and co-operation in the poultry sector for the island of Ireland. Speaking at the Poultry Industry Education Trust...
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Opinion: Hard to stay positive, but we’re all in this together
“It’s hard to keep positive, but we’re all in this together.” These are the opening words used by Teagasc’s Michael Hennessy as he introduces this week’s Tillage Edge podcast. Given current...
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Planning for breeding in autumn-calving herds
For herds that are calving cows in autumn, some thought now needs to be placed on the breeding of cows this winter. Although the focus for now should continue to be on cows that are calving, a plan...
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How rushes can be utilised to reduce on-farm emissions
Biochar production from agricultural biomass such as rushes can yield monetary benefits for farmers and has the potential to reduce emissions from slurry management. Several potential benefits arise...
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Minister Heydon begins trade mission to Malaysia and the Philippines
Minister of State with special responsibility for new market development at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Martin Heydon will lead a trade mission to Malaysia and the...
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Video: What weight should I start to finish dairy-beef heifers at?
Dairy calf-to-beef farmers will know that their dairy-beef Angus and Hereford heifers tend to come fit at lighter weights and at an earlier date than the male breed counterparts finished as steers....
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Tillage update: Cover crops looking well at Oak Park
One upside to the staggered harvest of 2023 was the opportunity of getting cover crops in early at Teagasc Oak Park. “And they are looking well at the present time,” confirmed farm manager, Brendan...
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Irish pigmeat showcased at event in Malaysia
After securing of market access for Irish pigmeat to Malaysia last year, Bord Bia today (Monday, November 6) hosted a special trade event to showcase Irish pork. The event was part of the first day of...
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Green Cert numbers take ‘post-pandemic dip’– Tóibín
The number of people attaining a Green Cert qualification has taken a “post-pandemic dip”, according to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín. The comments follow a parliamentary question posed by the Meath West...
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Table: Profitability of organic farming versus conventional
With the reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS), announced last week, many conventional beef farmers across the country will now be considering applying to the scheme. With this in mind,...
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How much meal should I feed cattle this winter?
In the video below, Teagasc’s DairyBeef500 programme advisor, Fergal Maguire, explained that in some cases, farmers are under the illusion that allowing silage to ‘bulk up’ will reduce the cost of...
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Triplet calves born in Mayo on Halloween are ‘flying it’
A Co. Mayo farmer who had assumed his cow was having twins, was in for a shock when she gave birth to triplet heifer calves on Halloween night (Tuesday, October 31). Micheal Hoban from Errew, Co....
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Co. Limerick family wins top prize at NDC and Kerrygold milk awards
The Macnamara family from Hospital, Co. Limerick have been announced as the overall winners of the 2023 National Dairy Council (NDC) and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The family was named winner of...
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Grass weed conference: Awareness ‘critical’ for control measures
The Teagasc Grass Weed Conference which is underway today, Wednesday, November 8, represents the culmination of the five-year Enable Conservation Tillage (ECT) project. The accompanying report...
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BioFarm 2023: Intensive farming model is broken – Sweeney
The intensive farming model is broken and must be reassessed, according to John Sweeney, emeritus professor at Maynooth University. Sweeney, who has published over 100 scientific papers on climate...
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Catchment Science 2023 conference underway in Wexford
The Catchment Science 2023 conference is currently underway in Co. Wexford, where the agricultural effect on water quality in water catchment areas is being discussed. The conference has gathered over...
View ArticleListen: AgriFocus – all things nitrates with Dr. Joe Patton
Go beyond the headlines with our podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector. In this...
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Teagasc hiring temporary advisors for ACRES and derogation
As Tranche 2 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is set to open, Teagasc is currently recruiting temporary support advisors. The advisors, who will be employed for a period of around...
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Sheep advice: Managing the feeding and health of store lambs
With the large number of store lambs currently on farms, farmers are considering finishing lambs, selling as stores, or buying store lambs for finishing. The target is to finish store lambs from...
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Securing derogation beyond 2025 ‘clear focus’ of DAFM
Preparing to secure a nitrates derogation beyond 2025 is the “clear focus” of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), chief inspector at the DAFM, Bill Callanan has said....
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