Articles
02 December 2022
Kay O'Sullivan Future Beef farmer update November - December
Kay is organically farming over 35 Ha near Mourneabbey Co Cork. Along with suckler cows she also has 75 ewes and 11Ha of Forestry. The main updates from Kay include Animal Nutrition her silage sample results are back, Performance of 2021 born cattle and Soil fertility - Kay composts dung.
02 December 2022
Virtual National Centre for Agri-food Climate Research and Innovation
Teagasc is establishing a new virtual National Centre for Agri-Food Climate Research and Innovation to co-ordinate climate research and innovation and to accelerate efforts to bring “almost ready” and “early stage” technologies to deployment stage.
02 December 2022
Why should we study microbiomes in forestry?
Trees act as the lungs of the earth, playing a significant role by contributing to our environment. Terrestrial plants including forest trees are generally known to live in close association with microbial organisms. Researcher Dheeraj Rathore & PhD student Emma Fuller study microbiomes in forestry
02 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - Sustainability Digital Platform
Supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Teagasc in co-operation with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Bord Bia is building a new digital platform to facilitate a robust whole farm sustainability assessment and “counting” of carbon emissions and removals
02 December 2022
Grass10 Clover Report
Dr Deirdre Hennessy and Hannah Irish give an update on Moorepark Grass-Clover Research covering closing management this autumn and performance for year to date across the different trials. Philip Creighton gives an update from the Sheep Research Demonstration Farm at Athenry
01 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - Signpost Advisory Programme
The Signpost Advisory Programme is a new service which Teagasc aims to make available to all farmers, to allow them to know their current emissions and sequestration, to make a plan to improve, help them with the implementation of the plan, and track progress.
01 December 2022
Launch of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy
The Teagasc Climate Action Strategy 2022-2030 – ‘Supporting Farmers for Climate Action’ has been launched today, Thursday, 1 December by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD.
01 December 2022
Disease Control in Oilseed Rape
Despite the very wet weather over the past two months, winter oilseed rape has grown strongly but these conditions are also good for foliar disease development.
01 December 2022
Weed control
The forecast for many areas over the coming week is for a period of dry weather, which may facilitate some of the delayed jobs that have had to be postponed due to the very wet period that we have had.
30 November 2022
A Review of the 2022 Teagasc National Pig Farmers’ Conference
Teagasc Pig Advisor, Emer McCrum, joins Ciarán Carroll on the latest episode of the Pig Edge podcast to discuss some of the main topics and talking points from the 2022 Teagasc National Pig Farmers’ Conference.
30 November 2022
Teagasc shortlisted for Knowledge Transfer Ireland Impact Awards
A joint application by Teagasc, Independent Milk Laboratories (IML), FBA Laboratories, and Kerry Group (Agribusiness) has been shortlisted in the prestigious Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) Impact Awards.
30 November 2022
How do Spanish beef farms compare to Ireland?
DairyBeef 500 advisor, Sean Cummins, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with interesting insights into the recent DairyBeef 500 farmer study trip to Spain.
30 November 2022
Dairy Conference 2022
The Teagasc Dairy Conference will take place on Tuesday, 6 December in Rochestown Park Hotel, Co. Cork and on Thursday, 8 December in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeat. Both conferences begin at 10am.
29 November 2022
Biodiversity continues to be encouraged on Newford Farm
Newford Farm is working to enhance the level of biodiversity on the farm. The farm has been selected as a demonstration farm as part of the Teagasc Signpost Programme.
29 November 2022
Grass10 Update and Newsletter - 29th November 2022
Get the latest information from the Grass10 team. The have weekly tips for managing your grassland as we come to the end of the grazing season. Signup for the dairy conference and PastureBase Ireland Webinar
29 November 2022
What you need to know about the new Sheep Improvement Scheme
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep in Teagasc, joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss the new Sheep Improvement Scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
29 November 2022
10 Things to Know About … Hemp
There has been a very rich history of hemp research within Teagasc. Teagasc was preceded by an organisation called An Foras Taluntais, which was formed in the late 1950s. From very early on in the history of this organisation researchers were interested in the potential of hemp.
29 November 2022
The care of the ram post mating
Rams purchase costs represent a significant cost on sheep farms. Ideally rams should live long and fruitful lives and produce lots of lambs over a five year period.
29 November 2022
Selective Dry Cow Therapy - the new norm for Dairy Herds
Kevin O’Hara, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe, discusses how Selective Dry Cow Therapy has become the new norm for Dairy Herds.
28 November 2022
Newford Farm Notes 28th November 2022
All of the 2021-born beef heifers (40) have now been sold off Newford Farm at an average age of just under 18 months, or 544 days of age. A total of 32 of the 40 heifers were drafted off grass with no concentrate supplementation provided since turnout on the 20th January.
28 November 2022
Use of foot baths on farm
On many farms footbaths are in use but they do not get the results they were looking for. The main reasons for this can be a poorly designed bath or the solution used in the bath is not appropriate. Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Service Advisor, tells us more.
28 November 2022
Winter weighing - an essential in calf to beef production
Achieving daily live weight gain targets throughout an animal’s life on calf to beef farms is one of the key metrics used to measure the success of animal nutrition, grassland management, husbandry and health programmes.
28 November 2022
Fact vs fiction: the 'myths' of calving at 24 months
Contrary to popular belief, calving beef heifers at 24 months of age has no negative implications on subsequent lifetime performance when compared to calving heifers at 36 months.
28 November 2022
Sustainable energy use in horticulture - Heating with Biomass
A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using heating with biomass took place on Monday, 14 November. Donal Gernon and Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist to discuss heating with biomass.
27 November 2022
Ken Gill, Future Beef Farmer, November/December Update
A full symbol organic producer, Ken operates a suckler to beef system with 70 Autumn calving suckler cows. All progeny are brought to beef with the aim to slaughter at 24 months. 100% A.I. is used to avail of the best genetics available.
27 November 2022
Let's Talk Dairy - Roadway surfaces
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 3rd November, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss roadway surfaces.
27 November 2022
Beans mean benefits
With beans there is no need for nitrogen, an in- crease in the protein payment and alternative options to control troublesome grass weeds – not to mention the boost to the following crop, writes Ciarán Collins, Teagasc tillage specialist.
26 November 2022
Charlie Smyth, DairyBeef 500 Farmer, Farm Update November 2022
Charlie is a relatively new entrant to calf-to-beef production. He is farming 50ha just outside Virginia, Co. Cavan – on a mixture of owned and leased ground. In this article Charlie gives us an update on his farm.
26 November 2022
Applications open for €12/ewe scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced details of the new Sheep Improvement Scheme, which will offer farmers payment rates of €12/ewe.
26 November 2022
Measuring the value of plants with DNA
Teagasc researchers are using DNA technologies to improve the efficiency of plant selection and deliver highly digestible cultivars.
25 November 2022
Teagasc Pig Newsletter November 2022
Get the latest information and advice from the Teagasc Pig Team.
25 November 2022
Winner of the 'Forests for People' Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department today announced the prize winners in category 2 of its ongoing forest photo competition ‘Celebrating a shared national vision of trees, woods and forests’.
25 November 2022
Facts and figures from harvest 2022
The Harvest Report 2022 published by Teagasc this week estimates that the production of cereals was 2.42 million tonnes in 2022.
25 November 2022
Challenging season sees potato acreage drop 5%
Irish potato growers have had a very challenging season. Market distortion following the Covid pandemic, coupled with soaring input costs, created the ‘perfect storm’.
25 November 2022
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Watch: Managing farm safety and health video series launched
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD launched videos covering a range of farm safety and health hazards on farms.
25 November 2022
Signpost Series: Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) - achievements, activities & aspirations
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Rebecca Davis, Technical Coordinator & Mollie Burns, LEAF, UK to give an overview of Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF).
24 November 2022
The two critical measures of silage
With a lot of dairy-beef animals now indoors, grass silage will contribute to a high proportion of the diet of animals over the course of the winter period. Balancing this silage with the correct quantity/quality of concentrate is key to achieving the desired levels of winter weight gain.
24 November 2022
The New CAP Regulations – Conditionality for Tillage Farmers
The new CAP starts in January 2023 and it brings with it new rules which farmers need to follow to receive their payments.
24 November 2022
David Gannon Galway - Grass 10 Featured Farmer
Wet weather over the weekend forced our hand and we had to house cows fulltime, however we had a great run up to that and apart from a few wet days, we got consistent grass in by day for the first 3 weeks of November. Read David Gannon's update on autumn grass management and clover evaluation
24 November 2022
Farmyard Safety this winter
Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, reminds us that it is important to continue to keep safety high on the priority list as the farmyard is a hazardous place.
24 November 2022
Selective Dry Cow Therapy – Dairy Farmers making life saving changes!
Tom Murphy, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare writes about regulatory changes to veterinary medicine legislation governing Dry Cow Therapy which came into law in January 2022. The new changes are designed to protect human health against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
23 November 2022
Grass10 Newsletter and updates - 22nd November 2022
Get all the latest information and updates form the Grass 10 team. This week they have the final grass growth prediction of 2022. Some of the advice this week is to review your grassland performance using PastureBase and identify paddocks to establish clover in 2023.
23 November 2022
Sourcing calves for next Spring
As we head into December, now is the time to reflect on how and where we should be sourcing are calves next spring. Having the right calf in place is one of the main ingredients in having a profitable and sustainable dairy calf to beef system on your farm.
23 November 2022
Ballyhaise Research Farm Update
Donal Patton manager of the Ballyhaise research farm reports that 2022 was a very good grass year in most parts of Cavan including Ballyhaise. The farm has grown 12.7 t DM / ha to November 15th with 30% of area reseeded as part of our current trial.
23 November 2022
The key things to consider when sourcing quality calves for your beef system
Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss what beef farmers should be looking out for next spring when it comes to sourcing quality calves for their beef system.
23 November 2022
Sustainable energy use in horticulture - Wind turbines
A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using wind turbines took place on Monday, 7 November. Eoin Sweetman, Vegetable Crops Advisor was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist and Donal Gernon, Mushrooms Advisor.
22 November 2022
Assessing the fluke risk this winter
Dr. James O’Shaughnessy from the Dept. of Agriculture Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Backweston joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast for a broad discussion on the risk fluke poses this winter.
22 November 2022
2022 Harvest estimated at 2.42 million tonnes - Record yields for many crops in Ireland in 2022
The Harvest Report published by Teagasc estimates that the production of cereals was 2.42 million tonnes in 2022. This represents an increase of 93,200 tonnes (4%) from harvest 2021. There was record yields in spring barley, oilseed rape and spring oats.
22 November 2022
Why are 25% of dairy replacement heifers calving over 26 months?
Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us only 75% of heifers calve down at 22 to 26 months of age. 25% or around 80,000 heifers calve over 26 months in age.
22 November 2022
Today's Farm - November/December 2022
The November/December 2022 edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online.
22 November 2022
Reducing the Stress of Transferring the Family Farm
Teagasc recently held a very well attended workshop in Claremorris on transferring the family farm that covered all aspects of farm transfer. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport tells us it is a topic that always comes up when he is meeting clients, regardless of the time of year.
21 November 2022
Joe Patton Previews the 2022 National Dairy Conference
Joe Patton, Teagasc’s Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer previews the upcoming Teagasc National Dairy Conferences that are taking place in Cork on December 6th and Mullingar on December 8th.
21 November 2022
57% of Farmers found to engage in Unsafe Farming Practices
Fifty seven percent of farmers engage in unsafe farming practices according to research completed by Teagasc researchers. When asked to respond to a number of common farm work scenarios, most farmers stated that they were more likely to engage in unsafe practices.
21 November 2022
Catherine Stanton named as number one female scientist in Ireland
Catherine is a Senior Principal Research Officer in Teagasc Food Biosciences department. Her research focuses on Nutritional aspects of dairy foods, functional foods, Probiotics and Infant gut microbiota. She was recently named as the number one female scientist in Ireland.
21 November 2022
The Good & the Bad from the latest Water Quality in Ireland Report
Jenny Deakin, Manager of the Catchment Science and Management Unit in the EPA joins Deirdre and Cathal on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss the good and bad findings of the Water Quality in Ireland Report 2016-2021.
21 November 2022
TResearch Winter 2022
TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. In this edition we look at how our researchers are using novel technologies to enhance the health and wellness benefits of foods.
20 November 2022
Growing Wild - Yarrow and Herb Robert
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside.
20 November 2022
Update from Tom Tierney, Signpost Programme Tillage Farmer
Ivan Whitten, Teagasc Tillage Advisor, Naas caught up recently with Tom Tierney, Ballinafagh, prosperous, Kildare on how the harvest went and autumn fieldwork progress to date on the farm.
20 November 2022
How to make milk “plastic”
Have you ever wondered why milk is white or how cheese is made?
19 November 2022
60 Minute Science Event on Food Sustainability
At this event, which took place on Tuesday, 15 November, as part of Science Week, host Jonathan McCrea was joined by Teagasc speakers who addressed questions of food sustainability, safety and environmental effects. There was five-minute talks, each followed by time for audience questions.
19 November 2022
Let's Talk Dairy - Principal types of lameness
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 10th November, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Ned Dunphy, Waterford Farm Relief Service to discuss the principal types of lameness.
19 November 2022
Women in STEM Webinar - How can your career help the planet?
This Women in STEM webinar hosted by broadcaster Jonathan McCrea took place on Wednesday, 16th November, as part of the Festival of Farming and Food for Science Week.
18 November 2022
Research Update - Wetfeed2
Realizing the full potential of liquid feeding to improve the feed efficiency of the grower finisher pigs
18 November 2022
Managing ash dieback in six short videos
Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, provides practical guidance to forest owners on how to deal with ash dieback.
18 November 2022
Space for Nature - Ryan Family Farm
The Irish farming landscape is defined by a range of biodiversity features. Best practice in the management of these features is an integral part of sustainable farming. Farmers like Shay Ryan, Teagasc-Tirlán Signpost Future Farmer, play a crucial role in protecting farmland biodiversity.
18 November 2022
Grass disappearing fast on Athleague Sheep Farm
'Low dry matter in grass means they are flying through covers and grass is disappearing. I’ll be another two weeks outside at a push. Ewes will be housed then until lambing on 1st March' - Shane Moore, Athleague, Co Roscommon.
18 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Elena Hayes
Elena Hayes is a Teagasc Walsh Scholar based in Moorepark in the Food Chemistry & Technology Department, she is currently in the second year of her PhD. Her research focuses on using spectroscopy and chemometrics to predict milk processing traits such as heat stability and rennet coagulation time.
17 November 2022
Planning planting, slug control and recording activities on farm
Almost all field work has stopped at the moment and there is a total stop to planting new crops. Michael Hennessy Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer tells us it will take a few days even on the drier land before these soils can take the traffic.
17 November 2022
Controlling slugs in cereals
The wet autumn has slowed crop emergence and given soil pests such as slugs an upper hand to inflict damage on emerging crops and on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Ciaran Collins, a Tillage Specialist in Teagasc, discusses how to monitor numbers and deploy control measures where necessary.
17 November 2022
Teagasc National Winter Milk Week
This year’s Teagasc Winter Milk Week takes place from Monday, 21st to Friday, 25th November, with a series of on-farm walks taking place in a different county each day. The theme of these on-farm events is ‘Managing Production Costs in Winter 2022’.
17 November 2022
Tillage Newsletter - November 2022
Get the latest news and advice from the Teagasc Crops team.
17 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Ali Sultan Khan
Ali is from Islamabad, Pakistan, where he completed a Bachelor of Science with agronomy majors at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ali started a PhD at Teagasc Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre.
16 November 2022
An Update on the Maternal Herd in Teagasc Grange
Teagasc Researcher Colin Byrne joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the Maternal Herd in Teagasc Grange Co. Meath.
16 November 2022
Grass10 Newsletter and Updates - 15th November 2022
This week the main tips from the Grass 10 team relate to closing grass cover, getting ready to take soil samples and reviewing grassland performance on PastureBase. This weeks Clover Reporter is Peter Doyle from Grange in Co. Meath
16 November 2022
William Kingston, Future Beef Farmer
The Teagasc Future Beef Programme was officially launched in December 2021 and it is a network of 24 beef demonstration farms located right around Ireland. Aisling Molloy, Programme Advisor, tells us more about the programme and about William Kingston, Future Beef Farmer, and his farm.
16 November 2022
Finishing lambs: the impact of diet & management
Dr Tim Keady is on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss some key aspects of finishing lambs in the latter half of the season.
16 November 2022
Beef Newsletter - November 2022
Get the latest news and advice from the Teagasc beef team.
16 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Kieran Harrahill
Kieran Harrrahill began his PhD after graduating from a Masters’ Programme. He completed an undergraduate degree in Arts (Geography and Politics) in UCD in 2017 before completing an MSc in Environmental Policy in UCD in 2018.
15 November 2022
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2022
An image titled “Bio-Control” was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Monday, 14 November.
15 November 2022
The Dairy Farming Experience in Kenya
George Ramsbottom, Dairy Specialist in Teagasc Oakpark, joined Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to speak about his recent trip to Kenya.
15 November 2022
Thin ewe study
Maresa Sheehan, DAFM, tells us that if ewes are not thriving despite adequate nutrition, they may be suffering from iceberg diseases. Teagasc and DAFM are currently undertaking a ‘Thin Ewe’ study which aims to provide information on the causes of ill thrift/poor body condition score in ewes.
15 November 2022
Sheep Newsletter - November 2022
Get the latest news and advice from the Teagasc sheep team.
15 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Rumia Basu
Rumia studied Chemistry at the University of Delhi, India, before completing a master’s degree in Geoinformatics at TERI University, New Delhi, India. After this, she joined the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) as a researcher. She joined the Walsh Scholarship Programme in 2020.
14 November 2022
Signpost Series: WaterMARKE - Mitigating Agricultural Impacts through Research & Knowledge Exchange
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Mary Ryan, Teagasc and Professor Cathal O'Donoghue, University of Galway to discuss WaterMARKE - Mitigating Agricultural Impacts through Research & Knowledge Exchange.
14 November 2022
10 Things to Know About… Insects
As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue to feed the planet with more sustainable food products and behaviours. Could the answer be the humble insect?
14 November 2022
Lameness in housed cows
George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist explains why cows often become lame around housing time. Their hooves soften in the wet underfoot autumn conditions. When they’re housed, they are vulnerable to two particular types of lameness. The two conditions are sole ulcers and mortellaro.
14 November 2022
Dairy Newsletter - November 2022
Get the latest news and advice form the Teagasc Dairy team.
14 November 2022
One minute with Joy Clarke - Biological control of mushroom disease
Joy Clarke, a Walsh Scholar PhD student at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses alternatives to chemical fungicides for controlling mushroom diseases. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
13 November 2022
Silage Quality - Do you really know what you are feeding?
Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport writes, the wet weather over the last few weeks has meant that farmers have started housing their cattle, while others won’t be far behind, it’s important that farmers know what quality of feed they are feeding their stock.
13 November 2022
One minute with Eoghan Corbett - Can Horticulture Be Any Greener?
Dr Eoghan Corbett, a horticulture researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses alternatives to peat for growing fruit and vegetables. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
13 November 2022
Signpost Series: Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) - achievements, activities & aspirations
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Rebecca Davis, Technical Coordinator & Mollie Burns, LEAF, UK to give an overview of Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF).
12 November 2022
One minute with Sinead McCarthy - What have Meat Loaf and the food pyramid got in common?
Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
12 November 2022
Silage Analysis and Ration Composition
Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us that with weather deteriorating, grass growth reducing and in some cases poaching some farmers are starting to house their cattle. This is a great opportunity to take silage samples and indeed soil samples.
12 November 2022
Increase Yields, Reduce Emissions and Improve Profitability with Potash
John McCabe, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme, talks us through the benefits of using potash.
11 November 2022
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter November 2022
In this month’s newsletter, Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, presents the Signpost Sustainability Results 2021, the baseline year. We have our usual climate actions as well as an article from Karl Richards explaining carbon sequestration.
11 November 2022
The Evidence for a Causal Link Between Disease and Damaging Behavior in Pigs
Teagasc Researcher, Laura Boyle, and others, tell us more about the link between disease and damaging behavior in pigs.
11 November 2022
Talking Timber 2022 – Positive Feedback!
Talking timber is the annual Teagasc conifer-marketing event, which has been running since 2012. This year’s event was held at the Racket hall County Hotel, Roscrea on October 25 last. The theme this year was “Supplying Sustainable Timber Products”. There was huge interest with 300 attending.
11 November 2022
Maximising Weanling Performance this Winter
John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us that over the coming weeks weanling’s will start to be housed and the aim is for them to put on 70kg between now and turnout next spring, or 0.6kg of live weight on average per day.
11 November 2022
One minute with Eduarda Neves - Insects as protein for our future generations
Eduarda Neves, a researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses the use of insects as an alternative protein source. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
11 November 2022
Grass 10 Featured Farmer - Philip & John Tyndall, Co. Wexford
'We got farm cover up to 1050Kg DM/ha at peak. My last walk last week the first week of November showed growth was at 25Kg DM/ha/day, and there was 1300kg DM/ha back on first paddocks closed' Philip Tyndall
10 November 2022
DairyBeef 500 Newsletter - November
The current newsletter from the DairyBeef 500 team has advice on ensuring winter performance, lice treatment and information on DairyBeef 500 discussion groups.
10 November 2022
What you need to know about the DAFM Fertiliser Register in 2023
Tillage farmers will be required to register for the Fertiliser Database with the Department of Agriculture from January next year.
10 November 2022
Cow Management now can effect next year’s Breeding Performance
With the poor weather of the last few weeks many of our suckler cows are now housed and in many cases weaned. Those that are not weaned if not adequately fed may start to lose condition which we should avoid particularly if they are older thin cows or first calvers.
10 November 2022
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate
Awards and certificates were presented by Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD to over 80 Level 6 graduates of Teagasc Ballyhaise College, County Cavan.
10 November 2022
One minute with Carlos Alvarez - Two birds with one stone: blood-based films, from environmental concern to sustainable solution
Carlos Álvarez-García, a researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses how to address two important environmental issues at once. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
09 November 2022
How to manage nutrition with high feed costs this winter
Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast with some top tips on managing nutrition with high feed costs this winter.
09 November 2022
Grass 10 Update November 8th
Get grassland advice and information from the Grass 10 team. PastureBase Ireland was not available this week due to an upgrade. Topics this week include reducing the cost of nitrogen fertiliser. This weeks Clover Reporter is William Dennehy from Co. Kerry
09 November 2022
Genotyping Rams
David Coen from Sheep Ireland joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s episode of OviCast to explain genotyping rams.
09 November 2022
One minute with Elena Alexa - Ensuring food safety in the face of climate change
Dr. Elena-Alexandra Alexa, a post-doctoral researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses the effect of climate change on food safety. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
09 November 2022
60 Minute Science - Food Sustainability
Join us for 60 Minute Science on Tuesday, November 15, to learn how the foods we produce and eat contribute to our health and impact the environment. This event is part of Science Week 2022 The Festival of Farming and Food which takes place 13 - 20 November.
08 November 2022
Boyne Valley Co Op bursary for students in Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College
Minister for Rural and Community Development and for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD launched a bursary for students attending Level 5 and Level 6 in Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, at the recent Presentation of Certificates event held in Cavan.
08 November 2022
Genotyping Hill Rams
Genotyping an animal gives a breeder a lot of information including parentage verification and predictions , DAFM approved Scrapie (Where parents have also been genotyped), and Genomic Evaluations.
08 November 2022
One minute with Diane Purcell Meyerink - Seaweed for Life
Dr. Diane Purcell Meyerink, a Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellow based at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses how seaweeds can provide an alternative source of protein. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
08 November 2022
Women in STEM - How can your career help the planet?
A webinar focusing on Women in STEM and how the work they do benefits the environment will take place on Wednesday, November 16, as part of Science Week 2022 The Festival of Farming and Food, running 13 - 20 November.
08 November 2022
Managing Ash Dieback
Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department have produced a series of videos to provide objective advice to forest owners whose ash plantations have been affected by ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)
07 November 2022
Nitrates compliance issues for derogation and non-derogation farmers
Padraig McCormack, Dairy Advisor in Teagasc Moorepark, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of The Dairy edge podcast to speak about the nitrates compliance issues for farmers both derogation and non-derogation before the end of 2022 and in advance of 2023.
07 November 2022
Science Week 2022 - The Festival of Farming and Food Events
The Festival of Farming and Food is an educational, inspiring and fun week, packed full of amazing science activities, experiences, talks and exhibitions, for children and grown-ups alike. Running from November 13-20.
07 November 2022
Winner of the “Forests for Nature” Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department on Friday, 4 November, announced the prize winners in category 1 of its ongoing forest photo competition ‘Celebrating a shared national vision of trees, woods and forests’.
07 November 2022
Derogation Farming – what does the future hold for farmers?
Derogation farming – are you aware of the current situation in Ireland? And what does the future holds for farmers with higher stocking rate?
07 November 2022
Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - On-Off Grazing
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses on-off grazing.
06 November 2022
Sustainable energy use in horticulture - Solar PV and Battery storage
A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using solar PV took place on Monday, 24 October. Dónall Flanagan, Hardy Nursery Stock Advisor was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist and Eoin Sweetman, Vegetable Crops Advisor.
06 November 2022
Overview of Selective Dry Cow Therapy
Willie Buckley, Veterinary Practitioner and member of the technical working group of Animal Health Ireland (AHI) provides an overview of selective dry cow therapy and the helps that are there for farmers in order that they can do this successfully.
06 November 2022
ACRES for Sheep
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, writes about ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) the new Agri-Environment scheme being introduced and how it will apply to sheep farmers.
05 November 2022
Managing the Cow Around Drying Off
Leonard Betts, Teagasc discusses managing the cow around drying off.
05 November 2022
Research Impact Highlights 2021 - Environment
Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2021, a supplement of TResearch magazine, was recently released. Here we look at some of the research highlights in the area of environment.
05 November 2022
Growing Wild - Elderberries and Blackberries
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside.
04 November 2022
€1.3 billion announced for new Forestry Supports
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D today announced a proposed investment by the Government of €1.3 billion in Irish forestry.
04 November 2022
Impact of improved hygiene: Farrowing accommodation and liquid feeding systems
There are many factors associated with internal biosecurity and the impact of proper implementation of individual measures such as cleaning and disinfection routines is not always clear or evident. Implementing cleaning and disinfection routines correctly takes time.
04 November 2022
Regulatory Changes to Dry Cow Therapy in 2022
Caroline Garvan, Superintending Veterinary Inspector in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) gives an overview of the regulatory changes, the changes in the legislation that relates specifically to dry cow therapy.
04 November 2022
The financial and environmental benefits of using protected urea
Don Somers, Signpost Tillage Farmer, gives an update from his farm.
04 November 2022
Grass 10 Featured Farmer Conor O'Shea, Co. Kilkenny
There is 61% of the farm grazed and cows will be out by day until 20th November. My aim is to have AFC 700-750 KgDM/ha on 1st December. I also am trying some multispecies swards to see how they can improve my farming system. Read about Conor's autumn grazing management and nutrient management
04 November 2022
Research Impact Highlights 2021 - Pigs
Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2021, a supplement of TResearch magazine, was recently released. Here we look at some of the research highlights in the area of pigs.
03 November 2022
Teagasc National Dairy Conference heads to Cork and Mullingar
The Teagasc 2022 National Dairy Conferences will take place on Tuesday, 6th December at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork and on Thursday, 8th December at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar. The theme of the Conferences is ‘Turning challenges into opportunities’
03 November 2022
Practical Demonstrations on How to Dry Off Cows
Don Crowley, Teagasc and member of the Animal Health Ireland (AHI) Cell Check technical working group outlines the steps that you need to take to prepare yourself for drying off cows. Don discusses the various factors that you have to take into consideration when you're drying off cows
03 November 2022
Reduced potato yields with 30% still to be harvested
The weather through 2022 has adversely affected potato yields and a reduction of at least 15% is expected.