Climate change: ‘More forestry needed on farms – particularly dairy’
Irish agriculture must embrace climate change from a positive perspective and incorporate new methods of mitigation into everyday sustainable farming, according to Teagasc chairman Liam Herlihy. One...
View ArticleNew sheep specialist appointed by Teagasc
A new Sheep Knowledge Transfer specialist has been appointed by Teagasc to cover the western region. Damian Costello will be based at the Teagasc centre in Athenry and will work with advisors and...
View ArticleNutritional superiority of grass-based dairy produce underlined
The advantages on the nutritional composition and properties of milk and dairy products from grass-fed dairy systems will be a key topic at the ‘Grass-Fed Dairy Conference’. The Teagasc-organised event...
View Article‘We live in a digital era’: Herlihy highlights agri education concerns
Education and the availability of labour have been highlighted as “hugely important areas” by the new chairman of Teagasc, Liam Herlihy. Herlihy was speaking to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on...
View ArticleKT-approved winter feeding and finance event set for Wexford
Teagasc will host a winter feeding and finance seminar in Wexford next week. Scheduled for Thursday, November 1, it’s a Department of Agriculture Knowledge Transfer (KT) approved event. A number of...
View Article85% of dairy farms had insufficient soil fertility levels in 2017
Of the dairy farm soil samples analysed by Teagasc in 2017, just 15% had optimal soil fertility levels as indicated by soil pH, phosphorous (P) and potassium (K), delegates were told at the Soil...
View Article‘Trying year’ for potatoes with supply predictions ‘on knife-edge’
Reduced areas planted and reduced yields have led to what look like tightened supplies of potatoes this year – though it is too early to call for sure, according to Teagasc tillage crop and potato...
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14 steps to get the best results at drying off
The steps taken by farmers when drying off cows can have a significant impact on mastitis levels during the dry period and also during the following lactation. Animal Health Ireland (AHI), in...
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‘If you were buying €2,000 worth of fertiliser, would you accept it without a...
Dr. Patrick Forrestal was tasked with informing delegates of manure and its management at the recent Soil Fertility Conference – a special focus was placed on slurry as a fertiliser. Throughout his...
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More milk and milk solids from grass-clover swards – but TMR diets lead the way
Results of a recent research trial undertaken by Teagasc researchers in Moorepark, Co. Cork, were presented at the Grass-Fed Dairy Conference on Thursday (October 25). The objective of the study was to...
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National Beef Conference: A new index to rank beef bulls for use by the dairy...
It is no secret that the expansion of the dairy herd has resulted in more dairy-bred beef being marketed through the factories. With the dairy herd set to reach new heights, more and more...
View ArticleNational Beef Conference kicks off in Tullamore today
This year’s Teagasc National Beef Conference titled ‘Addressing the Challenges’ will take place today in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly. Presentations on animal health, breeding and contract...
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New appointment announced to Teagasc authority
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has today (Wednesday, October 31) announced the appointment of Eilis O’Connell to the Teagasc Authority. O’Connell is the assistant...
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What is the best practice advice for drying off cows?
Drying off cows properly at the end of their lactation is a very important process that allows the cow to heal and prepare for her next lactation, according to Teagasc dairy specialist Dr. Tom O’Dwyer....
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Hooper Dolan Farm Safety Awards launched in Waterford
The inaugural Hooper Dolan Farm Safety Awards in association with Teagasc were launched at a special function in Kildalton College yesterday evening (Thursday, November 1). Aimed at promoting good farm...
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Vaccination, ventilation and 100% AI on suckler-to-beef farm in Co. Kerry
Who could forget how the spring and summer of 2018 played out. This, coupled with the early housing of beef cattle during the back end of 2017, led to increased costs in terms of meal, silage and...
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Has your farm got a worm resistance problem?
Resistance to anthelmintics (wormers) has recently been detected on dairy calf-to-beef farms in Ireland, according to research presented at Teagasc’s National Beef Conference. Speaking at the event,...
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‘The best investment in the farm is in grassland management’
Richard Milligan from Robertstown, Co. Kildare, farms 49ha consisting of 40 spring-calving suckler cows with all progeny brought to beef. In addition to the suckler-to-beef enterprise, Richard operates...
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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