Grassland
Farming with the environment through ACRES
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, tells us that helping the environment alongside food production on farms is the theme on the Teagasc environment stands at the Ploughing Championships this year, and ACRES can help.
20 September 2022
Details on farm performance for 2021
Final results of the 2021 National Farm Survey have been released by Teagasc economists. Enterprise Factsheets providing detailed information on production costs and farm technical performance are also published. Results indicate that the average family farm income rose by 27% in Ireland in 2021
20 September 2022
Over 4,500 Farm Accidents occur annually
New data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) has revealed that that there were 4,523 accidents on Irish farms. The survey was conducted in 2021 and relates to year 2020. Over 88% of these farm accidents involved the farm operator, with a further 11% relating to family members.
20 September 2022
Future-Proofing your Herd Genetics
James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Ballyhaise College and Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Moorepark share their insight into the future dairy cow and Future-Proofing your Herd Genetics for sustainability here
18 September 2022
Treating slurry to reduce emissions
Dominika Krol, Maxwell Owusu-Twum and George Gleasure Teagasc Johnstown Castle and Shaun Connolly, NUI Galway bring us details on their research into Acidification and Amendments for Slurry Treatment and the Impacts on Emissions. This was presented at the recent Farming for a Better Future Open Day
17 September 2022
Limiting Resistance to wormers on sheep farms
James Doran, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Enniscorthy, shares four key actions recommended by a Teagasc working group to help slow the rate of anthelminthic resistance on farm.
17 September 2022
How Low Can You Go – With Your Fertiliser Bill?
Joanne Masterson, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Athenry, tells us how farmers have reduced their nitrogen use in 2022 due to high fertiliser prices. Can you retain that saving in your pocket and your emissions reduction through 2023 and beyond?
17 September 2022
OrganicBeef22 Open Day with John Purcell
In this clip, meet our Teagasc organic specialists Elaine Leavy, Joe Kelleher and Martin Bourke who outline to us what you can expect to see at the upcoming OrganicBeef22 Open Day on the farm of John Purcell in Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday, 28 September 2022.
15 September 2022
National Crops Forum
The National Crops Forum was held on Thursday, 8 September, as a hybrid event, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, county Kildare, and also as a live online webinar.
The aim of the crops forum was to discuss the latest agronomy issues facing farmers, but also the increased risks for farmers in 2023.
15 September 2022
Grass10 Newsletter - 13th September 2022
Get your weekly tips from the Grass10 team. It includes: PastureBase Ireland Dairy and Drystock figures; Grass10 featured farmer - Shane Seymour; The Clover Reporter with Jeremy Furlong; Autumn Cattle Slurry and FYM Advice; Grassland Farmer of the Year farm walks; and more.
14 September 2022
New Teagasc Mayo Green-Cert Courses Autumn 2022
Teagasc Mayo delivers a range of courses catering for both existing farmers and young people planning to farm in the future. Courses on Farm Safety, Grassland management, Nutrient Management Planning, Phosphorus build-up & more recently AETS are delivered from the four Teagasc offices in the county
13 September 2022
White clover as a sustainable alternative to nitrogen
Introducing white clover into perennial ryegrass swards can sustainably increase milk production while maintaining grass production, reducing the need for inorganic nitrogen.
13 September 2022
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Pasture-based Milk Production
Dairy farms account for approximately 20% of agricultural land use & approximately 15% of national greenhouse gas emissions. James Humphreys, Daniel Barrett, Marion Sorley & Owen Cashman of Teagasc, Moorepark summarise their research on Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Pasture-based Milk Production
11 September 2022
Farm Carbon - Hedgerow Management for Carbon & Biodiversity
Lilian O’Sullivan, Gary Lanigan, Daire Ó hUallacháin, Shiva RahimiTana, Mark Ward, Ian Kavanagh, all Teagasc Researchers at Johnstown Castle, together with Kevin Black, Forest Environment Research and Services (FERS), Navan, Co. Meath, bring us details of their Farm Carbon project on Hedgerows here
10 September 2022
Growing Wild - willowherb and water mint
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about willowherb and water mint
10 September 2022
Today's Farm - September/October 2022
The September/October edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online. In this edition find out why Beef farmers are embracing clover. It also has articles on Organic sheep earn their keep; Soil sampling is key to cutting fertiliser costs; Transferring the family farm; and more.
10 September 2022
Swards for the Future Conference Underway in Teagasc Moorepark
The Swards for the Future conference got underway yesterday, Thursday, 8 September at the Teagasc Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The conference was opened by Teagasc Director of Research, Professor Pat Dillon and will be held over two days.
09 September 2022
Busy start to the autumn in Co Carlow
Eddie Gavin, a sheep farmer near Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow is a participant in the Teagasc BETTER farm sheep programme. Ciaran Lynch Sheep Specialist & Eoin Woulfe Teagasc Advisor, discuss Eddie's decision to explore the option of store lamb finishing this year instead of early lambing
08 September 2022
Soil test results indicate early signs of soil fertility decline
A recent review of soil samples taken by Teagasc in 2021 shows that the number of soil samples taken across all farming enterprises have increased in 2021. Over this period, 62% of soil samples came from dairy farms, 25% from drystock farms and 11% from tillage farms.
08 September 2022
Grass10 Newsletter - 6th September 2022
Get your weekly tips from the Grass10 team. It includes: PastureBase Ireland Dairy and Drystock figures; Predicted Grass Growth and Rainfall; Grass10 featured farmer - Eoin Corrigan; The Clover Reporter with Brian McCarthy; Autumn Fertiliser Advice; Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition and more.
07 September 2022
Assessing Cattle for Slaughter this Autumn
With recently harvested feed barley making ~€280/t, it is expected that ration prices will be high this winter. The recent dry weather and good ground conditions are providing an excellent opportunity to finish some forward stores at grass. Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor has more
07 September 2022
Autumn Nitrogen Advice for Grassland Farmers
The rain over the weekend in most of the drought affected areas of the country has farmers asking about the best approach to the application of nitrogen fertiliser on grassland. Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc has Autumn Nitrogen Advice for Grassland Farmers to consider
07 September 2022
Extended grazing – an alternative approach to winter ewes
Extended grazing involves allowing herbage to accumulate for grazing during the winter period. This involves removing stock from paddocks in September and early October, thus enabling herbage accumulation for grazing from mid-December onwards. Dr. Tim Keady, Teagasc Researcher, Athenry explains
06 September 2022
Shinagh Dairy Open Day
An open day on the Shinagh dairy farm, near Bandon, Co. Cork, on Friday, 2 September outlined the steps taken towards achieving a climate neutral and profitable dairy farm. The technical focuses of the Shinagh dairy farm have been to maximise the amount of grass grown and utilised per hectare
06 September 2022
Details of National Organic Beef Open Day Announced
A National Organic Beef Open Day on the farm of John Purcell, Ross, Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary will take place on Wednesday, 28th September from 10am to 3pm. The open day is jointly organised by Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
06 September 2022
Let's Talk Dairy - Current grazing conditions and advice
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 1 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor to get an update on the current grazing conditions as well as an insight into the latest advice for farmers.
05 September 2022
Options for culling cows this autumn
In late lactation, we’re often asked about the economics of milking cows on to the end of lactation or considering earlier culling. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist looks at three different options in this regard. He advises assessing current winter fodder stocks first and plan if short
05 September 2022
New UCD Teagasc Level 9 Professional Diploma in Researcher Development
University College Dublin (UCD) is delighted to announce the launch of a new Level 9 Professional Diploma in Researcher Development designed and developed in association with Teagasc specifically for Post-Doctoral Fellows employed by Teagasc. Find out the details here
04 September 2022
New Fulbright-Teagasc Scholar and Professional Award launched
Postgraduate students across Ireland are being encouraged to apply for a Teagasc sponsored Fulbright-Irish Award following a call for applications on 31 August 2022. Get more details of how to apply and of an upcoming information webinar on the awards, here
03 September 2022
Going organic in Ireland
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy aims to increase organic food production; knowing why consumers purchase organic foods will be essential if it is to be successful.
03 September 2022