Beef
Reducing the Risks of Slurry Application
Maximising the fertiliser benefits from slurry is critical in 2022. Farmers are aware of this valuable resource and how it can help reduce their overall fertiliser bill through early spring application. However, best practice and regulation must be followed says Kieran Kenny ASSAP Advisor, Castlerea
30 March 2022
Sustainability remains high on European beef farmers’ agendas
Fairer prices, alternative feedstuffs, animal health checks prior to purchase, training for handlers to reduce stress and improve meat quality plus biodiversity are under the spotlight for 2022.
29 March 2022
Direct Selling of Organic Produce Webinar
On Wednesday, 30 March at 7.30pm, join us online for a webinar which will explore the direct selling of organic produce. Register for the event here and also find out about two other organic events taking place this week.
29 March 2022
Grazed grass is still the cheapest and best feed for cattle
Teagasc Beef Specialists compiled a useful helpsheet for suckler and beef farmers to help with decision making in these times of high input costs. Get advice and tips on Grassland Management, Fertiliser for grazing and silage, Fodder Budgeting and What else can you do? Get the helpsheet here
29 March 2022
Conditions come right for grazing in Limerick
Ciaran Bartley operates a calf-to-beef system, consisting of mainly Holstein Friesian steers, just outside Boher, Co. Limerick. He discusses early turnout to grass on his farm and utilising protected urea in this video. Find out more about the farm from Seán Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor
29 March 2022
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate
Awards and certificates were presented to over 300 Level 6 graduates of Teagasc Ballyhaise College by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD on Thursday, 24 March. This event has graduates over two years from 2020 & 2021 having been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
28 March 2022
Lime is a Key Ingredient this Spring on Farms
The cost of farming has increased significantly from fertiliser to feed and other inputs on the farm. It is important to look at where we can reduce costs. Marion Fox, Teagasc advisor, Athenry turns to lime to help reduce fertiliser costs and has advice on lime application.
27 March 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar - Meeting our Sustainability targets in agriculture: The Agri biomethane opportunity
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 11 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by David Hagan, Devenish & Russell Smyth, KPMG to discuss meeting our sustainability targets in agriculture: The Agri biomethane opportunity.
27 March 2022
Is Clover an option for my farm?
On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast Teagasc researcher Deirdre Hennessy discusses all you need to know about clover swards. With the price of chemical fertiliser this spring Deirdre highlights that clover most definitely has a role on all grass based systems. Learn more about clover
26 March 2022
The Signpost Series - Fertiliser Programmes to save money and emissions on Dairy and Drystock farms
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Seamus Kearney, Signpost Programme, Teagasc to give an overview of fertiliser programmes to save money and emissions on Dairy and Drystock farms.
26 March 2022
The Clover Reporter with William Dennehy
This week's Clover Reporter from the Grass10 newsletter is William Dennehy of Currow, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. William is hosting a clover walk on his farm on April 5th. Get his top tip for clover here along with details of clover varieties sown on the farm
25 March 2022
Royal Visit to Signpost Farm
Shane and John Fitzgerald, who farm near Portlaw in county Waterford, hosted a visit by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on Thursday, 24 March 2022.
25 March 2022
Tillage Update 24th March 2022
The launch of the Tillage Incentive Scheme by the Department of Agriculture this week has to be welcomed by the tillage industry. Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT, Teagasc discusses the opportunities it brings for tillage and grassland farmers and provides advice on converting grassland to tillage
24 March 2022
Protected Urea on the Kildalton College Farm
In Kildalton College, protected urea has been used on the college farm for the past 3 years with no urea or straight CAN being used. It is delivering yield, lower costs and is reducing GHG and ammonia emissions. Find out more in this video from Jamie Cahill, Lecturer at Kildalton College
24 March 2022
Farmers urged to grow more cereals and fertilize for first cut silage
The announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, of a new targeted intervention package for the tillage sector and a multi-species sward initiative, worth over €12 million, was welcomed by the Chair of the National Fodder & Food Security Committee, Mike Magan.
23 March 2022
Raising awareness of data on the farm
The AgriDISCRETE project is raising farmers’ awareness of data by co-designing communication materials that explain what data on the farm is and how it’s shared. Researchers Claire Brown and Áine Regan, Agrifood Business and Spatial Analysis, Teagasc, Athenry provide more insight here
23 March 2022
Grass10 Newsletter - 22nd March 2022
This week's Grass10 Newsletter includes; a research update on fertiliser for 1st cut silage; Grass10 featured farmer; the clover reporter with William Dennehy plus Grass10 weekly tips for managing grass on your 1st rotation; weekly grass checklist; grass growth predictions and Clover farm walks
23 March 2022
What are the Future Beef Farmers doing on their farms this month?
The Future Beef Programme is a network of 22 demonstration farms mainly operating suckler beef systems, some with lowland sheep enterprises and two organic farms. For the month of March each farm is completing a number of different tasks on their farm. Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Advisor has more
23 March 2022
Is clover an option for your farm?
Teagasc researcher, Deirdre Hennessy, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to discuss what you need to know about clover swards.
23 March 2022
Newford Notes - Week of 14th March 2022
With 90% of the calving complete at Newford, Michael Fagan, Technician at the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm, Athenry, details the weekly calving percentage, cow and calf care, cow and calf turnout, the latest Newford farm video and grassland management for the farm here
23 March 2022
Get Your 2022 Basic Payment Form Completed Correctly!
Most farmers will have received their 2022 Basic Payment application and maps in the post. This form is the application for many schemes so it important that you are prepared before meeting with your advisor to make your application. Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport has good advice
22 March 2022
Want 50kg more winter weight gain for no extra cost? Cut silage in May instead of June
Research conducted at Teagasc Grange has shown that cattle fed high quality 75% dry matter digestibility (DMD) silage gained almost 50kg additional live-weight over a 5 month winter compared to similar cattle fed 65% DMD silage. Joe Patton, Dairy Specialist explains the results of this research
22 March 2022
Improving Water Quality on World Water Day
On World Water Day 2022, Improving water quality and supporting the production of high-quality food are what Teagasc are targeting through various water quality initiatives that we are involved in. Learn about the work of Teagasc ACP and ASSAP staff including groundwater sampling here
22 March 2022
Commissioner Mairead McGuinness visits Signpost Farm
EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, recently visited Signpost farmer, Alan Clarke at Kilinkere, County Cavan. Commissioner McGuinness had the opportunity to see first-hand the work that farmers are doing to reduce gaseous emissions and be more environmentally sustainable.
21 March 2022
Time to think about becoming an organic farmer?
The recent reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has many farmers wondering if organics if an option for them. There is no doubt that it doesn’t suit everyone but there are many farmers that it will suit. Drystock Advisor Enda O'Hart gives a few pointers to help you assess the option
20 March 2022
Have you made your Will yet?
Making a Will is a very important task to consider for any farmer today. Many farmers delay it for as long as possible believing that they can continue indefinitely. Ciaran Beatty, Teagasc Advisor, Castlerea says it is a difficult topic to address and many farmers avoid it and have no plans in place
20 March 2022
Get your slurry analysed for nutrient content
Knowing the quality of your slurry can help make decisions on application, ensuring its use is optimised and not wasted. Using a Hydrometer is a low cost way to get the true value of your slurry on your farm. The Teagasc Signpost team outline the procedure involved in taking a slurry sample here
19 March 2022
The Signpost Series - On-farm actions to improve water quality in the Mulkear Catchment
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 25 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Carol Quish, Project Manager, Mulkear EIP to discuss on-farm actions to improve water quality in the Mulkear Catchment.
19 March 2022
Fás agus Bainisiú féir - Grass growth and measurement
Inniu buaileann Joanne Masterson le Martin Mulkerrins agus a dhearthair Diarmuid, agus pléann said fás agus bainistiú féir – Today Joanne Masterson, Teagasc Athenry meets with Martin Mulkerrins & his brother Diarmuid to discuss grass growth & management in the "Farming in the Moycullen Gaeltacht"
18 March 2022
Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí
I rith Seactain na Gaeilge seo tá Teagasc Daily ag foilsiú ailt as gaeilge ó foireann Teagasc. Tá an dara ailt seo scríofa ag David Trant, comhairleoir, Teagasc Co. Ciarraí faoi Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí. Bain taitneamh as agus Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh ón Ríocht
17 March 2022