Pigs & Poultry
Majority of Farmers to experience relatively small changes in Income due to Pillar I CAP Reform
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, examines the economic implications of Pillar I CAP reform implementation, which is due to start in January 2023.
15 December 2022
Outlook 2023 - Economic Prospects for Agriculture
This publication from the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department takes a look at the 2023 prospects for agriculture for 2023 covering Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Tillage, Pigs, Forestry and Sustainability
14 December 2022
Another year of high Agriculture Production Costs expected in 2023
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2022 and looks ahead to future prospects by forecasting farm incomes in 2023.
13 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy Launch
On Thursday December 1st Teagasc launched their Climate Action Strategy 2022 - 2030. Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture. Food and the Marine gave the opening address.
07 December 2022
Teagasc Supporting Farmers for Climate Action - Industry Response
Teagasc Head of Education Dr Anne-Marie Butler was joined by Agriculture Industry leaders for a panel discussion at the launch of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy on December 1st.
06 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - The Road Map for Agriculture
Ireland has set out its commitment to reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 51% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
04 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - The Urgent Actions
The climate challenge requires a whole of sector co-ordinated response to move the industry forward. Teagasc, through its MACC curve, has set out how the agriculture and food system can evolve over the short and medium term to meet its climate obligations.
03 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Centre
Teagasc is establishing a new virtual Teagasc Climate Centre 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
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
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
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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
Today's Farm - November/December 2022
The November/December 2022 edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online.
22 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
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.
21 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
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.
10 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
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
Developing an Irish Biomethane Industry
Biomethane is a carbon neutral renewable gas made from farm & food waste. The process is known as anaerobic digestion. Gas Networks Ireland has launched a Request for Information to identify new & feasible biomethane production projects. Teagasc Energy Specialist Barry Caslin gives information
03 November 2022
Energy Options - short, medium and long term
Louise Clarke, Teagasc Pig Specialist, says energy is a resource that must be used efficiently and effectively and gives us some tips to reduce energy costs.
02 November 2022
Adopting Best Practice
Since the last in person Pig Conference in 2019, performance and output on Irish farms has continued to advance. Emer McCrum & Ciarán Carroll highlight a number of relatively low cost but high impact best practices that can be implemented on farm to maintain and support improved performance.
31 October 2022
Research Impact Highlights 2021 - General
Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2021, a supplement of TResearch magazine, was recently released.
30 October 2022
Energy & Biosecurity Considerations for the Poultry Industry
Energy & Biosecurity Considerations for the Poultry Industry event which took place on Monday, 17 October in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan.
30 October 2022
Producing Pigmeat Sustainably
Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Specialist, takes us through some of the Indicators of Sustainability of the pig industry, the improvements that have been made over the years, and where we should focus our efforts going forward.
29 October 2022
Science Week 2022 -The Festival of Farming and Food launches
Teagasc invites you to join us for an unmissable series of virtual and in-person events for Science Week 2022 as part of ‘The Festival of Farming and Food’.
28 October 2022
Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2021
In any given year, the impact of Teagasc research is a combination of the continuing impact of past research and the new impact of recent research. This publication highlights some of these new impacts achieved in 2021.
28 October 2022
Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load
This week, 24th to 28th of October, is European Week for Safety and Health at Work.
26 October 2022
How Teagasc can help farmers improve sustainability on their farms - Signpost Series Webinar
On the Teagasc Signpost webinar series on Friday, 21 October at 9:30am Prof. Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc Signpost Programme, launched the Signpost Sustainability Results. While Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme presented and discussed the results to date.
25 October 2022
Regional Organic Meetings Autumn 2022
The Organic Farming Scheme was officially opened for applications on October 20th and there is very strong interest from farmers regarding organic farming.
24 October 2022