Today's Farm - November/December 2015
Type Magazine
In this edition of Today’s Farm, we have a number of articles which focus on Teagasc activities supporting young people who plan a career in farming. Our cover story focuses on a story from Seamus Kearney about a farm family succession in Waterford. We have an article by Patrick Gowing starting on page 9, which features a young new entrant to dairying in Westmeath. In addition, we have an article on page 26 by James O’Donoghue on distance-learning, which enables those in full-time employment to gain their Green Cert. Our article from the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens by John Mulhern points out that students can earn a Green Cert there. It’s a great time to be entering farming and all Teagasc staff are working hard to assist those who make this excited career choice.
In this edition of Today’s Farm, we have a number of articles which focus on Teagasc activities supporting young people who plan a career in farming. Our cover story focuses on a story from Seamus Kearney about a farm family succession in Waterford. We have an article by Patrick Gowing starting on page 9, which features a young new entrant to dairying in Westmeath. In addition, we have an article on page 26 by James O’Donoghue on distance-learning, which enables those in full-time employment to gain their Green Cert. Our article from the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens by John Mulhern points out that students can earn a Green Cert there. It’s a great time to be entering farming and all Teagasc staff are working hard to assist those who make this exciting career choice.
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Articles from Today's Farm - November/December 2015
- Succession-done-well-in-Waterford-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 524kb)
Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Waterford & Mark Moore, Editor, Todays Farm - Supporting-Dairy-StartUps-Teagasc-Dairy-Expansion-Service-Todays-Farm-November- (pdf. 510kb)
Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Service - Drying-off-feed-quality-and-body-condition-are-key-Todays-Farm-November-Decembe (pdf. 543kb)
Keith Fahy, Teagasc, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick - The-Derrypatrick-Herd-Profit-from-grazed-grass-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 696kb)
Adam Woods, Beef Systems Researcher, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath - Plan-an-effective-ewe-replacement-strategy-Todays-Farm-November-December(pdf. 317kb)
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep & Ciaran Lynch, Sheep Researcher, Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research & Innovation Programme - Brome-a-sterile-but-potent-enemy-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 691kb)
Tim O’Donovan, Tillage specialist, Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme & Marianne Mulhall, Teagasc Tillage Advisor, Kilkenny - Controlling-the-cost-of-machinery-Buy-Borrow-or-bring-in-a-contractor-Todays-Fa (pdf. 381kb)
Dermot Forristal, Crops, Cultivations, Soils & Machinery Researcher, Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow - Going-the-Distance-Distance-Learning-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 316kb)
James O’Donoghue, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Co Monaghan - Why-ventilation-is-vital-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 344kb)
James Keane, Beef Specialist, Teagasc & Tom Coll, Teagasc, Drystock Advisor, Mohill - Winter-farm-safety-advice-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 376kb)
John McNamara, Health & Safety Officer, Teagasc - Revised-standards-for-farm-vehicles-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 162kb)
Justin Martin, Vehicle Standards Engineer, Road Safety Authority - GLAS-Theres-money-in-margins-Todays-Farm-November-December (pdf. 308kb)
Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc - Strength-in-Species-Diversity-Tom-Houlihan-Todays-Farm-November-December(pdf. 535kb)
Tom Houlihan, Forestry Development Officer, Teagasc, Tralee - Along-the-Botanic-Garden-path-to-a-satisfying-career-in-Horticulture-Todays-Far(pdf. 171kb)
John Mulhern, Principal, Teagasc National Botanic Gardens