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Teagasc publishes results of new protected urea trial
The results of a Teagasc trial on protected urea have been published, which show “further reassurance that protected urea can be part of a toolbox of solutions for Irish agriculture”, the agricultural...
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Dairy Focus: Louth dairy farmer becomes chair of Lakeland Dairies
In this week’s Dairy Focus, Agriland made the trip to the ‘wee’ county to meet Niall Matthews, chair of Lakeland Dairies, on his dairy farm in the townland of Tully. The Co. Louth man was recently...
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The environment is of critical importance in gaining access to new markets
The impact of dairy farming on the environment is of critical importance in gaining access to new markets, increasing market share in existing markets, while also maintaining access to premium dairy...
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Growth Watch: Critical period for grazing decisions approaching
Growth Watch By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald Although growth rates have been slower than desired this spring, it appears that we are entering a period where the gap between growth and...
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Building a forage reserve to protect against severe weather
In 2017–2018, most farms experienced severe winter conditions followed by a summer drought that reduced annual grass growth and forage supplies by one quarter. To cope with such shocks, Dr. Joe Patton...
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Green Acres: Honing a farm plan in the heart of the west
By Teagasc Green Acres programme advisor James Fitzgerald Farming just outside Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Jarlath and Austin Ruane operate a calf-to-beef system rearing spring-born calves, bringing them...
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2 new appointments made to Teagasc Signpost Team
Teagasc has made two appointments to its Signpost team ahead of the official launch of the new flagship programme. The new Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action, will be launched tomorrow...
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Launch of Teagasc Signpost Programme – farmers for climate action
Tomorrow, Tuesday May 18, sees the official launch of the Teagasc Signpost Programme. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen Carroll, the online webinar will demonstrate how this new...
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Protected urea gets a clean bill of health – thankfully
The significance of last week’s confirmation by Teagasc, that the use of protected urea does not lead to residues appearing in milk cannot be underestimated. And here’s why: A combination of protected...
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Target GS 49 for final fungicide application in all barley crops
Teagasc research has confirmed that both winter and spring barley crops will generate the best response to a final fungicide spray mix at the ‘paint brush’ stage (GS 49). Waiting until the ear has...
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Making the most of slurry to replenish lost nutrients
Whether it be saving first-cut silage or taking paddocks out of the rotation, it is important not to forget the nutrients this process removes from the soil. The most important of which are phosphorus...
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Irish dairy stakeholders issue 17-point statement on climate action
Five key stakeholder organisations in the Irish dairy sector have come together to issue a joint commitment on climate action. Issuing a statement this morning (Wednesday, May 19), Dairy Industry...
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Teagasc appoints new biodiversity researcher
Teagasc has appointed Dr. Stephanie Maher as permanent biodiversity researcher, based in the Teagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. Dr. Maher is an ecologist with a broad...
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New group calls for hedgerow-specific legislation to be introduced
A new national organisation, Hedgerows Ireland, is calling for specific legislation to be introduced to protect ‘Ireland’s rainforests’ – native hedgerow. The group recently met with, and stated its...
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Top tips for making high-quality silage this season amid poor growth
Last week saw the start of the silage season beginning on many farms across the country and many farmers are hoping to produce high-quality silage. Although grass growth has been poor so far this...
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Importing horticultural peat will be self-defeating – Browne
Tipperary Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne has told Minster of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, how the ban on harvesting horticultural peat is already impacting the...
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Hedges – neat and tidy are not always ideal
There is a right and a wrong way to cut our hedges, according to Teagasc countryside management specialist, Catherine Keena. And ‘neat and tidy’ are ideas that all of us must rethink when it comes to...
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Grass Growth Series: Fertiliser applications on second cuts
This article is part of a Grass Growth series in association with Yara. It’s fair to say, that first cut silage yields have been disappointing – and that’s no wonder considering the growth we’ve had...
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Why cutting for quality silage is important
No matter what system is operated on farm, making high quality silage offers many benefits to farmers. In a recent episode of the ‘Let’s Talk Dairy’ webinar series, Stuart Childs, a dairy specialist...
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Teagasc appoints specialist for organic farming team
Teagasc has appointed a new organic farming specialist who will commences the role today (Monday, May 24). Joe Kelleher previously worked as a dairy business and technology advisor based in the...
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