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Should I buy in or breed my own replacements?
Selecting or breeding replacements is an extremely important job on suckler farms. These animals will continue on to be the backbone of the herd in the future and farmers must ensure these animals will...
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What are the benefits of correcting soil pH through lime?
The power of lime is often underestimated on beef farms in Ireland. By correcting soil pH, it has the potential to increase grass production by unlocking nitrogen (N) and soil phosphorus (P). Soil pH...
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Dairy feeding options in summer drought conditions outlined
By Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Teagasc Soil moisture and high daily temperatures have begun to strongly impact on daily grass growth nationally, with growth rates on many farms falling below 45kg/day (dry...
View ArticleBreed societies apologise for no-show at BEEF 2018
When Teagasc held its BEEF 2018 event in Grange, Co. Meath, last week, a number of Ireland’s pedigree breed societies decided not to attend. The various breed societies were allocated spaces in a tent...
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Grazing residuals: What covers should I be going into?
Beef farmers were treated to a host of technical villages at BEEF 2018, which took place in Grange, Co. Meath, on Tuesday last (June 26). One such village was Grass 10. Farmers had the opportunity to...
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7 options for drystock farmers in drought conditions
Many beef and sheep farmers are coming under increased pressure from the hot weather; grass growth has remained extremely slow. On the back of this, Teagasc has put together a number of options that...
View ArticleAlternative options to make the most of your harvest
Many of the very late sown spring barley crops are suffering from drought stress, and are quite poor ahead of harvest, according to Teagasc. In response to this, the national agricultural advisory...
View ArticleConference aims to address labour issues in the dairy industry
Teagasc – in association with the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) – has organised a conference to identify solutions and strategies to overcome the low availability of skilled labour in...
View ArticleMy second-cut fields are deteriorating – what should I do?
Dairy farmers in different parts of the country have been weighing up options on what to do with paddocks that had been closed off for second-cut silage and are beginning to deteriorate – due to the...
View ArticleSustainable dairy open day to kick off in Kildalton tomorrow
A sustainability open day is due to take place at Kildalton Farm, Co. Kilkenny, tomorrow (Thursday, July 5) in a joint dairy demonstration between Teagasc and Glanbia. Running from 10:00am through to...
View ArticleTeagasc addresses Oireachtas Agriculture Committee
Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle told members of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee today that his organisation had been flagging up the issue of increasing price pressure on young bulls as far...
View ArticleMilk price up 10pc Teagasc
The relatively favourable market conditions to date this year for dairy products and beef is offering some welcome relief from the cost of the fodder crisis, according to Teagasc economists in their...
View ArticleTeagasc launches Pasture Profit Index
A profit based index, called the Pasture Profit Index (€/ha) for perennial ryegrass cultivars in Ireland has been developed by Teagasc in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
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‘We’re going to have to lead the sustainability agenda going forward’
The grass-based dairy model that we have in Ireland is very advantageous in terms of sustainability, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Brendan Horan. Listing the advantages at today’s Kildalton Open Source...
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Local producers showcased at SHEEP 2018
SHEEP 2018 promises a day full of activities that will satisfy sheep enthusiasts, families and food lovers. This year the event is taking place at Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, on Saturday, July 7....
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Gates open for SHEEP 2018 at Teagasc campus in Athenry
Today’s Teagasc SHEEP 2018: Farm to Fork event is being teed up as an “unmissable” opportunity for producers who are looking to “capitalise” on the sector’s potential. Proceedings will get underway at...
View ArticleSHEEP 2018: Are you spreading enough lime and what are the benefits?
Delegates at today’s SHEEP 2018 event in Teagasc Athenry heard that lime is key for maintaining soil fertility and grass production. Despite this, 65% of all Irish soils are deficient in this nutrient....
View ArticleTeagasc Hill Sheep Conference 2014
The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in many of Ireland’s most scenic areas. To explore the issues...
View ArticleTeagasc addresses Oireachtas Agriculture Committee
Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle told members of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee today that his organisation had been flagging up the issue of increasing price pressure on young bulls as far...
View ArticleMilk price up 10pc Teagasc
The relatively favourable market conditions to date this year for dairy products and beef is offering some welcome relief from the cost of the fodder crisis, according to Teagasc economists in their...
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