Teagasc 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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Dairy by the book – Teagasc
Knowledge and clarity is key for dairy farmers as the end of milk quotas 2015 approaches, according to Teagasc head of dairy knowledge transfer, Tom O’Dwyer. Speaking at the launch of the Teagasc...
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...
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New €1 million joint farm development programme launched
A new joint farm development programme between Dairygold Co-op and Teagasc was launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed today (Friday, November 9). The initiative –...
View ArticleTeagasc to host student-focused festival for Science Week
Teagasc will host a series of events for the upcoming Science Week (November 11-18), as part of ‘The Festival of Farming and Food – SFI Science Week at Teagasc’. The student-focused events will see...
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Can floor type and animal space affect cattle performance indoors?
Finishing cattle over the winter is a costly enterprise and average daily gains (ADG) made over this period may be the difference between making a profit or loss. In addition, feeding animals for the...
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Farmers wanted for Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme
Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. With expansion in the national dairy herd in recent years, there has been a proportional increase in the number of dairy...
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AgriLand partners with Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme
AgriLand is delighted to have been chosen as the media partner for the second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme, which was launched in Grange, Co. Meath, earlier today. The second...
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 Article‘Enormous pressure on Teagasc staff’
Teagasc has suffered a significant reduction in advisory resources and this is causing enormous pressure on its staff. This is according to Prof Gerry Boyle, Teagasc director, who was speaking at this...
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Teagasc Beef 2014 In Pictures
Over 8,000 beef farmers are at the Teagasc Beef Open Day in Grange, Co. Meath today. In case you are not one of the thousands of farmers in attendance at todays Teagasc Beef 2014, below is a snapshot...
View Article€50m for pharmabiotics Teagasc hub
Teagasc has this afternoon welcomed Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the industry’s multimillion investment into the next phase of the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) in Cork, the national...
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Dairy by the book – Teagasc
Knowledge and clarity is key for dairy farmers as the end of milk quotas 2015 approaches, according to Teagasc head of dairy knowledge transfer, Tom O’Dwyer. Speaking at the launch of the Teagasc...
View Article33% of farmers nationwide have a fodder shortage – survey
A total of 33% of farmers around the country have a fodder shortage to some degree, according to Teagasc’s latest survey update on the fodder situation nationwide. In a fodder census carried out by the...
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Teagasc appoints new head of Crop Science
Teagasc has appointed Dr. Ewen Mullins as head of the Crop Science department which is based in Oak Park, Co. Carlow. Dr. Mullins qualified with a Bachelor of Science from the National University of...
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‘Fat dairy cows will be the most problematic at calving’
While the majority of farmers across the country have already body condition scored (BCS) their herd and prioritised thinner cows, Teagasc’s Stuart Childs outlined – at today’s Shinagh dairy farm’s...
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How much can lameness cost your dairy farm per year?
“Lameness is the number one welfare issue that we have on dairy farms and lame cows cost you money; up to €300/cow/year.” These were the words of Teagasc’s Muireann Conneely when she addressed a large...
View ArticleTwo venues confirmed for National Dairy Conference
This year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference is taking place at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Co. Cork (Tuesday, November 27), and again at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Wednesday,...
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Dairy by the book – Teagasc
Knowledge and clarity is key for dairy farmers as the end of milk quotas 2015 approaches, according to Teagasc head of dairy knowledge transfer, Tom O’Dwyer. Speaking at the launch of the Teagasc...
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Can different finishing methods affect meat quality?
At the recent Teagasc beef conference, Prof. Donagh Berry outlined that consumers can take up to three months to buy beef after a bad eating experience. Therefore, there is a monetary value for...
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