Publications

Teagasc Organic Farm Walk on the farm of Frank O'Brien

Ballybroder, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath

Date: 27 June 2018
Type: Event Proceeding
Pages: 30 Pages
Size: 1,516KB

Irish Wetlands Guide

Ireland’s Ramsar Wetlands Committee launched ‘Irish Wetland Types – An Identification Guide and Field Survey Manual’ during National Biodiversity Week 2018. The Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee (IRWC) comprises representatives from universities, state bodies and non-governmental organisations.

Date: 27 June 2018
Type: Book
Pages: 92 Pages
Size: 6,028KB

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Feeding in summer drought conditions

Soil moisture and high daily temperatures have begun to strongly impact on daily grass growth nationally, with growth rates on many farms falling below 45kg DM per day (PastureBase June 2018). As a result, average farm covers are beginning to drop below the target 160-170kg DM per cow. Given the prospect of sustained dry weather, it is important that prompt actions are taken to manage the situation.

Date: 27 June 2018
Type: Factsheet
Pages: 2 Pages
Size: 442KB