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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
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 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
Maximising the Benefits of the autumn rotation planner
Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, tells you why you should start growing your spring grass now!
05 October 2022
Teagasc Annual Report and 2021 Financial Statements
“We had a blend of remote working and staff attending at their place of work, and using both, allowed us to deliver a full research, advisory and education programme during 2021”, according to Professor Frank O Mara, Teagasc Director.
04 October 2022
Newford Farm Beef Heifers slaughter performance
Michael Fagan, Teagasc Technician on the Newford suckler demonstration farm located in Athenry Co Galway gives an update on the slaughter performance of its 17 ½ month old beef heifers which were drafted off grass with no meal.
04 October 2022
Liver Fluke on Farms
Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare, writes about The liver fluke parasite which affects cattle, sheep and goats.
04 October 2022
Impact of price inflation on agricultural incomes now becoming clearer
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides an update on the forecast average margins and incomes that will be achieved across the agricultural sector in Ireland in 2022.
03 October 2022
Everything you need to know about installing solar panels on your farm
Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist, answers all your questions about solar panels: where do you put them, what type do your get, can you get a grant, are they tax-deductible, do you need planning permission, how do you export to the grid?
03 October 2022
Biodiversity on Newford Farm
Newford Farm is working to enhancing the level of biodiversity on the farm. The farm has been selected as a demonstration farm as part of the Teagasc Signpost Programme.
02 October 2022
Newford Farm Notes - 83% of 2021-born beef heifers have now been sold at an average age of 17 ½ months
In this update from the Newford farm Michael Fagan gives some information on beef heifers sold to date, weaning of progeny and weaning efficiency.
02 October 2022
Meet the Farmer - Brian Keane
Brian Keane farms 96 hectares in conjunction with his father John, Uncle Aidan, brother Eoin and fiancé Blathnáid. The farm is situated in Davidstown near Enniscorthy,Co. Wexford and is a sheep, cattle and tillage farm with approximately five hectares of commercial forestry.
02 October 2022
Organic Beef Open Day - Composting cattle manure
Munoo Prasad, Composting Research and Advisory, Naas, and Michael Gaffney, Teagasc Horticultural Development, tell us how composting of manure produces a stable material free of disease and pests.
01 October 2022
Successful National Organic Beef Open Day
Over twelve hundred farmers attended the National Organic Beef Open Day on the farm of John Purcell, Ross, Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary earlier this week. The open day was jointly organised by Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Bord Bia and provided the farmers attending
30 September 2022
Winter diets for organic cattle systems
The correct winter diet for cattle depends on the breed, age, and class of stock to be fed. Good intakes of high energy feed with adequate protein are the main benchmarks to look at. Teagasc specialist Joe Patton gives information and advice
30 September 2022
Organic Beef Open Day - Red clover silage
Red clover silage swards can produce high yields without the need for chemical N inputs due to its ability to fix in excess of 200 kg N/ha. Nicky Byrne and Donall Fahy write about some of the benefits of red clover.
29 September 2022
Teagasc Sustainability Week 2022
The Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Week will take place from 14 - 21 October. The theme of Sustainability Week 2022 is 'Farming for a Better Future', when a series of public in person and virtual events will take place.
29 September 2022
Grass10 Newsletter - 27th September 2022
Farm cover has continued to build this week. Grass growth will slow down with cooler temperatures and rain forecast. Growth predictions are ranging from 35-50 KgDM/ha. Get more tips on managing your grass below
28 September 2022
Change of finishing strategy after summer drought
DairyBeef 500 Campaign participant Shane Cranny operates a calf to beef system, just outside Myshall, Co. Carlow, where approximately 100 autumn born bull calves are purchased annually and carried to beef as steers at 24 months.
28 September 2022