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Improved spring nitrogen: Top tips from Teagasc
On grassland farms, having enough grass available for livestock to graze is crucial to ensuring a profitable enterprise, Teagasc notes. The research authority has launched five ‘factsheets’ advising...
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40% methane reductions possible for beef production – joint study
A methane reduction of up to 40% is achievable for Irish beef production – which would have “significant positive benefits”, according to a multi-year study being conducted by ABP in association with...
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The key traits in dairy replacements to maximise income
On the recent the Dairy Edge podcast, Emma-Louise Coffey was joined by Dr. Joe Patton, a dairy specialist with Teagasc and Kevin Downing, a geneticist from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF)...
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Nitrates leaching from tillage lands: What farmers should be aware of
Getting the balance just right between fertiliser application and nitrogen utilisation is vital for farmers growing crops – both from an environmental and an economic perspective, according to a new...
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Protecting water quality on farms through careful planning of roadways
Managing farm roadways to protect water quality is being discussed as part of the Teagasc Water Quality Week – which is taking place this week – as part of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and...
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Private forestry owners warned about selling harvesting rights
The Irish Forest Owners (IFO), a representative body for the majority of forest owner groups in Ireland, has warned private forest owners and their families to exercise caution about selling harvesting...
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Organic Trust to host webinars to boost interest in OFS
The Organic Trust is organising two webinars for farmers to boost interest and engagement with the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS). The scheme is open for applications until April 30. The Organic Trust...
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Glanbia may tweak its peak supply management proposals
Glanbia Ireland representatives have held meetings with the organisation’s 11 regional committees over the past seven days in order to gauge reaction to its peak supply management proposals. Additional...
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Focusing on grazing and calf rearing in Co. Meath
The change brought about by the weather over the past few weeks, has left grazing that bit more challenging. Especially when it comes to starting effective grazing rotations and reaching the proposed...
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Post-calving trace mineral deficiency is a reality: How to get cows on farm...
Adequate trace mineral nutrition is vital for reproductive performance in cows (Paterson and Engle, 2005). A deficiency in copper (Cu) can lead to decreased conception rates, infertility, silent heats...
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Tillage management: Your fertiliser questions answered
During autumn 2020, conditions were ideal for winter sowing, leaving many tillage farmers across the country in a much better position now in comparison to the same period last year. Generally, winter...
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What is the cost of poor fertility in dairy herds throughout Ireland?
Teagasc research shows nationally only 58% of the dairy herd calves in the first six weeks of the calving season in a calving interval of 394 days. The Teagasc targets are 80% calved in the first six...
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Improving milk solids is an absolute priority for this north Kerry dairy farmer
The start of the new grazing season sees Ardfert dairy farmer, John Galvin, poised to build on the significant improvements in herd performance achieved in 2020. He attributes this ‘good news’ story to...
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How can subclinical mineral deficiency occur post-calving?
The weeks of spring are a critical period for farms in Ireland aiming to get cows back in calf quickly to ensure a compact-calving interval. Teagasc research shows nationally only 58% of the dairy herd...
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Love of crafts leads to Roscommon rare breed flock
A love of wool crafts and a Facebook post from the Irish Rare Breed Society led a Cavan farm entrepreneur to a breed of Irish sheep that she and many others thought were extinct. For many years Sandra...
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Guidelines for using a team of bulls equally
Teagasc and the Irish Cattle Breeders’ Federation (ICBF) recommend that teams of bulls are used when breeding dairy cows. Margaret Kelleher from ICBF recently stated: ”Select a team of high economic...
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Options for dealing with surplus lambs and artificially rearing them
There may come a stage when surplus lambs appear, and when they do, it leads to an increased workload. It’s not an ideal scenario and where cross-fostering can be carried out, it’s a good solution to...
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The benefits of spreading protected urea this spring
With soils requiring an extra mineral boost on farms this spring to aid grass production, it’s time to take a look at what exactly farmers should be spreading on the land when it comes to applying...
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Videos launched to help farmers identify grass weeds in crops
Teagasc has unveiled a series of videos to aid farmers and industry professionals to identify the most important grass weeds found in tillage crops. These videos are part of a wider project called...
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New rural plan: What are the policy actions for agriculture?
Earlier today (Monday, March 29), the government revealed the ‘Our Rural Future‘ plan – a new five-year policy for rural Ireland. The policy document makes some 150 specific policy commitments, across...
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