Grassland Farmer of the Year: Think you have what it takes?
The Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2018 was officially launched yesterday, Friday, June 15, by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed. This is the second year of...
View ArticleIFA urges support for Teagasc climate blueprint; but why?
The chairman of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Environmental Committee – Thomas Cooney – has described the report recently published by Teagasc on greenhouse gas emission reduction in agriculture...
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European grassland conference returns to Ireland after 30-year absence
The European Grassland Federation (EGF) conference is taking place in Cork this week, returning to Irish shores after a 30-year wait, with over 450 delegates from 31 countries attending. This is the...
View ArticleFood traceability research project announced by Cork-US collaboration
Meat traceability, ensuring watertight safety in the food chain and preventing food safety scandals are the focus of a four-year PhD project that is the product of US and Irish collaboration. It will...
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5 reasons why every beef farmer should attend BEEF 2018
Teagasc’s BEEF 2018 event – a major day for the Irish beef industry – will take place at the Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, in Grange, Co. Meath, on Tuesday, June 26. The...
View ArticleHow much water will your cows drink during warm weather?
Temperatures are set to reach +20° over the coming days and it’s an opportune time to check if your cows are getting enough water. It’s worth remembering that the primary component of milk is water...
View ArticleNothing compares to ‘organic pride’ for this midlands farmer
Kilbeggan farmer Frank O’Brien, who has been involved in organic beef and sheep farming for almost 20 years, will host a Teagasc open day on his farm on Wednesday, June 27. Celebrity chef Catherine...
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Grass checklist: Dealing with the ‘green’ drought and fertiliser applications
June is a difficult month for managing grass. To help farmers, Teagasc has offered the following six tips. 1. Nitrogen applications When it comes to fertiliser applications, Teagasc is advising farmers...
View ArticleBeef 2018: Is there scope to increase AI usage on suckler farms?
75% of all of the sires used to mate suckler cows in Ireland are stock bulls, according to Teagasc’s Aidan Murray, who spoke at today’s Beef 2018 event in Co. Meath. With this, Murray – a beef...
View ArticleFodder census announced for July 1
A fodder census will be conducted nationally over the next three weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, and Teagasc have announced. Details of the July 1 Teagasc /...
View Article3 key technologies to boost profitability at BEEF 2018
The adoption of key technologies in relation to animal genetics, grassland management and herd health are vital to increasing the profitability of beef production in Ireland. This was the message from...
View Article4 key risk areas highlighted in beef farm health and safety
Farmers are being urged to be become more safety aware by Minister of State Pat Breen during his visit to the joint Health and Safety Authority / Teagasc ‘Farm Safety Area’ at Teagasc’s BEEF 2018...
View ArticleMinister Creed: Societies’‘beef’ is not with Teagasc
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has expressed his disappointment at the news earlier today that a number of beef breed societies opted to stay away from today’s BEEF 2018...
View ArticleMajority of breed societies ‘a no-show’ at BEEF 2018
The decision by a number of Ireland’s pedigree beef breed societies not to exhibit at Teagasc’s BEEF 2018 event has been described as a “lost opportunity” by the chairman of the Irish Cattle Breeding...
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Dairy calf-to-beef: How much money can be saved by hitting targets?
Thousands of beef farmers and industry representatives flocked to the Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath, on Tuesday, June 26, for BEEF 2018. Attendees passed through many discussion stands, where beef industry...
View ArticleCork farmers detail highs and lows of new entrant dairying
Farmers interested in converting or expanding their business gathered in Cork today (Thursday, June 28) to learn more about the first-hand experiences of Robert and Daniel Cronin on their farm in...
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Calving heifers at 24 months: What’s the big deal?
Calving heifers at 24 months has raised some concerns among farmers in the past. There are many factors which deter farmers away from breeding heifers at the age of 15 months. Currently, 24% of suckler...
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Dairy start-up courses announced for 10 locations
A dairy start-up involves a major commitment and a sizeable capital outlay – so farmers thinking of switching to milk production need to be sure that they are making the right decisions. This has...
View Article753 responses already submitted for fodder census
A total of 753 survey responses have already been submitted to the national fodder census being conducted by Teagasc, it has confirmed. Details of the Teagasc / Inter Agency Fodder Census for July 1...
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How one beef farmer tripled profits by focusing on grass
The Farrell family operate a dairy calf-to-beef operation, alongside a tillage enterprise, in Castledermot, Co. Kildare. Last week, Joe Farrell – a participant in the Teagasc Green Acres programme –...
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