Beef
Why are farmers engaging with climate change
Farmers right across the country are engaging with climate change and taking action to reduce the impact that their farming system has on the environment.
21 October 2022
Improving Water Quality in Ireland
The challenges of Water Quality, Biodiversity and Climate Change will influence farming practices and profitability into the foreseeable future.
20 October 2022
How calving at 24 months helps to reduce emissions, with Kildalton suckler herd manager, John O’Connor
As part of Sustainability Week, Teagasc Farm manager of the Kildalton suckler herd, John O’Connor, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with a focus on calving at 24 months which also helps to reduce emissions.
19 October 2022
Leading scientists advance science in global meat debate
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today, Wednesday, 19 October opened the International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat.
19 October 2022
Grass10 Newsletter 18th October
In this week's Grass10 newsletter, get updates from PastureBase Ireland on predicted grass growth and rainfall. Get information on the grass situation for PastureBase dairy and drystock farmers. Get other advice and updates from the Grass10 team.
19 October 2022
Examining Weight for Age
Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, explains how weight for age is a very good indicator of the performance of a group of animals.
19 October 2022
Beef Newsletter - October 2022
Get the latest information and advice from the Teagasc Beef team in this month's newsletter.
19 October 2022
Increasing farm biodiversity with Tim Leader, Teagasc Signpost Farmer
Grainne Hurley, Teagasc Dairygold Joint Programme, Adrian Curtain, Teagasc, and Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, visit the farm of Tim Leader, Signpost Farmer, to find out how he has increased biodiversity on the farm.
18 October 2022
Launch of new Sustainable Fertiliser training course for agri-professionals
Teagasc, in collaboration with the ICOS Skillnet and the fertiliser industry, has developed a 20 hour blended training course in Sustainable Fertiliser for professionals involved in the sale, purchasing and advice relating to fertilisers.
18 October 2022
Help nature thrive on your farm through ACRES
Help nature thrive on your farm alongside food production – with possible support from ACRES, says Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, during Sustainability Week.
18 October 2022
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2021 revealed
At the start of Teagasc Sustainability Week, Teagasc released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2021.
18 October 2022
Connecting profit to the environment with Signpost farmer, Trevor Boland
With Signpost Sustainability Week 2022 in full swing, the latest Environment Edge podcast hears how Signpost farmer Trevor Boland and his Future Beef programme advisor, Gabriel Trayers, are working together, connecting profit and the environment.
17 October 2022
Future Beef Programme Featured Farmers Ruairi Cummins September/October Update
Ruairi farms with his wife Helen and their three children Ciara, Eoin and Laura in Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny.
16 October 2022
Launch of the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2021 Webinar on Monday 17 October
The Teagasc Rural Economy programme will publish the annual Teagasc Sustainability Report for 2021, which is based on data collected from farmers through the National Farm Survey.
15 October 2022
Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Week Commences
The Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Week kicks off today, Friday, 14th October with a webinar broadcast outlining the first steps for farmers to take to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions on Irish farms.
14 October 2022
Potential Fertiliser Availability Issues in 2023 Highlighted
A sub-group of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee was convened on Wednesday 12th October to provide a forum to discuss potential challenges around the fertiliser supply chain facing into the peak season of fertiliser demand on farms in the coming spring.
14 October 2022
Grass10 Newsletter 11th October
In this week's Grass10 newsletter, get updates from PastureBase Ireland on predicted grass growth and rainfall. Get information on the grass situation for PastureBase dairy and drystock farmers. Get other advice and updates from the Grass10 team.
12 October 2022
Autumn calving suckling to weanling system thriving in Co. Meath
Michael McGuigan from Longwood, Co. Meath is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an insight into his beef system and his targets in detail. He is a participant in the Future Beef programme and farms part-time, managing his own company off-farm.
12 October 2022
Why do only 24% of Irish suckler farmers calve their heifers at 24 months?
We know a heifer calving at three will have eaten 65% more grass, 96% more silage and 33% more concentrate before she has had a calf compared to a heifer calving at 24 months. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Drystock Specialist asks, does this shock you?
12 October 2022
Signpost Photo Competition
We are inviting you to submit photos, capturing the actions that you are taking to reduce emissions on your farms.
12 October 2022
Signpost Series Webinar: ACRES - an overview for farmers
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Teagasc was joined by John Muldowney, Pat Morrisson & Mark Crosbie, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to discuss the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
11 October 2022
Signpost Sustainability Week 2022
Signpost Sustainability Week 2022 takes place from Friday, 14 October - Friday, 21 October 2022. This week will focus on 'Farming for a Better Future' with a series of public in person and virtual events.
11 October 2022
Autumn grazing and establishing grass clover swards
Tipperary Grass10 farmers John and Brendan Walsh have incorporated clover into 63% of their grassland. They are planning to increase this to 80% by 2025. At the farm walk on this farm on October 4th they shared information on what they have done to date and their experience with clover.
10 October 2022
Sustainability measures on the Walsh Family Farm
John and Brendan Walsh were the winners of the Grassland Farmer of the Year 2021 in the Clover/Sustainability Category. At the recent farm walk on October 4th they gave detailed information on the measures they have taken to make their farm more sustainable.
10 October 2022
Signpost Featured Farmers - Eamon & Donnchadh McCarthy
Eamon and his son Donnchadh are farming in Carrigeen, Glendine, Youghal, Co. Waterford. Both work part-time on the farm. In addition, Eamonn works as a relief milker and Donnchadh has a full-time off farm job.
09 October 2022
Expert Animal Health Speakers visit Agricultural Colleges
Animal Health and Welfare has long been an important part of the Teagasc student curriculum. This October, Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are conducting a tour of colleges with expert speakers
07 October 2022
Grazing Management and Soil Health on the Walsh Farm
John and Brendan Walsh & family were the 2021 Clover & Sustainability winners in the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition. They farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary.
07 October 2022
John & Brendan Walsh - About The Farm
John and Brendan Walsh & family were the 2021 Clover & Sustainability winners in the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition. They farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, milking 153 cows along with replacements & beef animals.
06 October 2022
Dairy Calf to Beef Course
Teagasc will be commencing a new advanced dairy calf to beef course for new and existing dairy calf to beef farmers who wish to upskill and learn what it takes to run an economically and environmentally sustainable dairy calf to beef system.
06 October 2022
Grass10 Newsletter 4th October
In this week's Grass10 newsletter, get updates from PastureBase Ireland on predicted grass growth and rainfall. Get information on the grass situation for PastureBase dairy and beef farmers. Get other advice and updates from the Grass10 team.
05 October 2022