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Developing an integrated pest management strategy on your tillage farm
The 2021 Teagasc Tillage Conference is taking place virtually this year, split over two days, with the second session on tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 17, at 11:30am. Register at:...
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Ireland ‘must be allowed’ to mill peat for horticulture until viable...
Research and innovation “must be applied” to find alternatives to peat for the horticultural Industry – but in the meantime Ireland must be allowed to mill peat for horticulture, independent senator...
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Almost €3m for research project on oats
Researchers in Ireland and Wales have been awarded €2.7 million to explore the development of oat varieties that are climate-resistant and have high nutritional value and superior health benefits. The...
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First of 2 virtual Teagasc Hill Sheep Conferences taking place this evening
The Teagasc Virtual Hill Sheep Conference will take place across two evenings this week. The first one takes place this evening, Wednesday, February 17, at 8:00pm. The second conference is then taking...
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Including a break crop drives the profitability of wheat production
A series of combined crop establishment and rotation trials, carried out at Teagasc Oak Park since 2014, has shown conclusively that the inclusion of a break crop substantially drives winter wheat...
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Teagasc researching use of bacterial viruses in securing future of food...
While a notorious virus currently holds the world’s attention, Teagasc is looking beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, as its scientists research the use of bacterial viruses in securing the future of food...
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10 points to consider for good soil practices on farms
Getting soils fertile and healthy for the grazing season will aid the maximising of grass growth on the farm. The priority is to ensure, if spreading chemical or organic fertiliser on the land, that...
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Dairy advice: How to identify a sick calf
The spring-calving season is well underway on farms across the country, with many farmers hoping that the recent bad weather is behind us. As the numbers of calves on the ground increase, farmers are...
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How to best tackle grass weeds in cereal crops
Tackling the growing problem of grass weeds in cereal crops is now a major focus of numerous Teagasc research trials. Recent years have seen the growing resistance of weeds to herbicide treatments....
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‘Ewes that are in good condition at mating time are going to give you more...
On Wednesday evening, at the Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference, farmer David McLaughlin, who is part of the Better Farm Sheep Programme and his advisor, John Cannon, spoke about how David’s farm has...
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Handheld DNA sequencers ‘show promise’ for monitoring microbes in food...
Handheld DNA sequencing devices are “well suited to environmental monitoring during food production” according to a new study. The study, ‘Microbiome-based environmental monitoring of a dairy...
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Green Acres Calf To Beef Programme: AgriLand Media hosts ‘The Calf Show’
Next week, as part of the Green Acres Calf To Beef Programme with Teagasc, AgriLand will host a series of programmes presented by AgriLand beef specialist Michael Carey. Over the course of four...
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What to do if your milk tank has been contaminated with antibiotic residuals
The spring-calving season is well underway on dairy farms across the country and although the management of the new-born calf and freshly-calved cow must be a top priority, farmers must not forgot...
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How has the suckler herd performed over the past 5 years?
As the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has been sending out ‘5 Year Trend Reports’ to participating suckler farmers in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) and HerdPlus over the past...
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Improving hill flock productivity and profitability in Donegal
On Wednesday last (February 17), David McLaughlin a participant in the Better Farm Sheep Programme spoke at the Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference. David was joined by his Teagasc advisor John Cannon on the...
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‘There is an increasing interest in protecting bloodlines and progressing...
There is an increasing interest in protecting bloodlines and progressing breeds, according to Kevin McDermott of Sheep Ireland. At Wednesday evening’s (February 17) Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference, Kevin...
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‘More of an emphasis on lactation feeding needed to boost fertility’
More of an emphasis needs to be placed on lactation feeding in order to boost ewe fertility, according to Liz Genever. On Thursday evening (February 18) at the Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference Liz, who is...
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The Calf Show – episode 1: Preparing your farm for the arrival of calves
As part of the Green Acres Calf To Beef Programme with Teagasc, AgriLand will host a series of programmes presented by AgriLand beef specialist Michael Carey, starting with the first episode this...
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Fertiliser spreading: Key things to keep in mind this spring
With fertiliser spreading season now upon Irish farmers, there are a number of key elements people should keep in mind when on the go this spring, according to Teagasc. First and foremost, health and...
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Episode 1 of ‘The Calf Show’ goes live – Housing and purchasing calves this...
The first episode of ‘The Calf Show’ series is now live to view on AgriLand’s Youtube channel and across social media platforms. ‘The Calf Show Series’ is being ran as part of the Green Acres Calf To...
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