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Crop Costs and Returns 2025

An indicative guide to crop margins for 2025. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists

04 February 2025
Type
Report
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Outlook 2025 - Economic Prospects for Agriculture

The Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department review of 2024 and a look forward to the 2025 prospects for agriculture covering Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Tillage, Pigs, Forestry and Sustainability

03 December 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Sustainability in Agriculture: The Science and Evidence

Conference proceedings from the Sustainability in Agriculture: The Science & Evidence conference. The conference brought together leading experts to put forward the sustainability credentials in our livestock systems.

05 November 2024
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Event Proceeding
3,221KB
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Dairy Calf-to-Beef Conference

The conference covered advancements across the entire supply chain, from breeding and nutrition to health, processing, and marketing of beef calves originating from dairy herds.

16 October 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
9,972KB
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New Newford Farm Update

By Peter Higgins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

16 October 2024
Type
Media Article
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Climate Adaptation Conference

Managing grassland to adapt to climate challenges - The new reality

15 October 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
12,294KB
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A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm

Updated September 2024 - The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan.

15 October 2024
Type
Booklet
21,918KB
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National Farm Survey Enterprise Factsheets 2023

The 2023 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 793 farms representative of around 85,000 farms nationally. These factsheets summarise the results from six enterprises.

08 October 2024
Type
Factsheet
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Key Scheme Deadlines

By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

08 October 2024
Type
Media Article
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Annual Report 2023 & Financial Statements

The 2023 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy. Examples of key achievements and developments for the Research, Knowledge Transfer and Operations Directorates are described in the context of these goals.

27 September 2024
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Report
9,804KB
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2023 agus na Ráitis Airgeadais

Tá Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2023 bunaithe ar na spriocanna atá leagtha amach i Ráiteas Straitéise Teagasc. Is i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna sin a dhéantar cur síos ar shamplaí de phríomhghnóthachtálacha agus príomhfhorbairtí na Stiúrthóireachtaí Taighde, Aistrithe Eolais agus Oibríochtaí.

27 September 2024
Type
Report
10,080KB
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Growing Organics Farm Walk - Joe Nolan, Co. Carlow

Joe Nolan farms at Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow with his wife Clair and their son Ciaran. Joe began his conversion to organic farming in March 2022 reached full organic status in March 2024. The 98.23Ha farm comprises 32.27 ha’s of tillage and 63.91ha’s of grass/red clover/multispecies (MSS) and 2.05 ha’s of Riparian Buffer Zone

26 September 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
693KB
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Course Prospectus 2025

Teagasc is the primary provider of accredited further (vocational) education for the land–based sector. This Prospectus outlines the various course offerings.

18 September 2024
Type
Booklet
8,688KB
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Beechlawn Organic Farm

By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

13 September 2024
Type
Media Article
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DairyBeef 500 Farm Walk

A farm walk on the farm of DairyBeef 500 participant Aidan Maguire, Co. Meath took place on September 5th, 2024. A wide range of topics were discussed at the event.

05 September 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
1,326KB
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Emission Reduction Scenarios

By Colm Kelly, Climate Action & Sustainability Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

04 September 2024
Type
Media Article
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Organic Farm Walk - Beechlawn Farm, Co. Galway

On Wednesday, 28th August an organic farm walk took place at Beechlawn Organic Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Established in 2002 Beechlawn Organic Farm produce and distribute Irish grown and imported organic fruit and vegetables.

29 August 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
1,266KB
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Sheep Half Time Score

Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe

09 August 2024
Type
Media Article
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Sheep Schemes 2024

By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

09 August 2024
Type
Media Article
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Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock

Cubicles are by far the housing system of choice for dairy cows in Ireland. It is important to think long term because cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years.

07 August 2024
Type
Booklet
24,114KB
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August Grass Management

By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

02 August 2024
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Media Article
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Ballyhaise Open Day 2024

Ballyhaise Open Day 2024 took place on Wednesday, 24 July in Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan. The theme of the open day was Futureproofing Irish Dairy Systems.

24 July 2024
Type
Booklet
8,998KB
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Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023

In this Final Report for 2023, the survey sample is representative of a population of 84,929 farms in Ireland. It was compiled by Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, Athenry, Co Galway.

23 July 2024
Type
Report
6,020KB
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Branching Out

A Guide to Farm Diversification in Ireland - Practical Insights and Inspirations for Farm Diversification

18 July 2024
Type
Booklet
5,345KB
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Farming for a Better Future - Johnstown Castle 2024

Resilient and Sustainable Farming Systems - Systems to help farmers deal with the many challenges facing the sector such as changing weather patterns, price volatility, policy changes etc.

16 July 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
13,737KB
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Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm Open Day

The main objective of the Tipperary dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm is to demonstrate the best technologies for profitable and sustainable production of beef calves from the dairy herd.

10 July 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
4,901KB
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History of Oak Park

This booklet gives an overview of the history of Oak Park - from it's early years in the 1600's under the Cooke family, to the modern day as it became the home of Teagasc headquarters.

10 July 2024
Type
Booklet
12,230KB
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Forestry Open Day

Leading the way in research, advisory and education

04 July 2024
Type
Booklet
12,143KB
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Beef 2024 Open Day - 'Securing your future'

The focus of BEEF2024 was on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses.

26 June 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
2,966KB
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Sowing Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community

Farmers face unique stressors. This leaflet aims to raise awareness about mental health issues in farming. It explores a number of practical coping strategies to manage stress reduction, places an emphasis on the importance of self-care, community connections and seeking professional help when needed.

26 June 2024
Type
Leaflet
988KB
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DairyBeef 500 Factsheets

Approximately 60% of Irish beef is product of the dairy herd. These factsheets give advice and guidance on a range of key technologies for successful production of dairy beef.

26 June 2024
Type
Factsheet
10,137KB
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Carbon Conference - Counting Carbon: Science and Practice

On Thursday, 20th June in Teagasc, Ashtown leading experts came together to explore innovative approaches to carbon farming. The conference aimed to bridge the gap between theory and application in carbon counting, and delve into both the science and practice behind this crucial aspect of sustainable agriculture.

20 June 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Research Impact Highlights in 2023

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. The most recent publication highlights some of these new impacts achieved in 2023.

28 May 2024
Type
Magazine
7,339KB
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Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal

This project is a funded project conducted under the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) 2021 funding programme. It is a collaboration between Maynooth University and Teagasc. The project provides some key recommendations for consideration by policymakers and industry stakeholders

23 May 2024
Type
Report
5,713KB
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Signpost Series: The Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 17 May, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by John Doherty, Project Manager and Henry O’Donnell, former Project Manager to discuss the Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming.

22 May 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Pig Open Day 2024

Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 - Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Friday May 24th, 2024

22 May 2024
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Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022

Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the approx 48,000 farms in Ireland that are too small in economic terms for inclusion in the annual NFS survey.

21 May 2024
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Report
5,791KB
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Signpost Series: Organic Farming in Ireland

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 10 May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM to discuss Organic Farming in Ireland.

14 May 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series: The ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 3 May, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council to discuss the ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project.

10 May 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Budgeting Feed for Next Winter

The prolonged and challenging winter experienced by farmers has depleted a lot of the silage stocks across the country. Many of these reserves had been built up over a number of years. We may not want to start thinking about next winter already, but the challenge now is to make enough silage for stock for the winter of 2024 while also trying to build up a reserve again. Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Meath gives some advice

09 May 2024
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Media Article
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DairyBeef 500 Farm Walk - P Byrne, Castledermot May 2024

Teagasc has developed an initiative which focuses on management practices for technically-efficient, dairy-beef systems called DairyBeef 500. The campaign promotes the adoption of technologies identified through research onto commercial farms, while monitoring their impact on farm sustainability.

07 May 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Growing Organics Farm Walk - Bill George

Bill George is farming Coolanowle Organic Farm in Arles, Co. Laois. This farm began its conversion to organic farming in 2001 by Bill's father in-law Jimmy Mulhall and has full organic status since 2003. Bill is leasing the farm on a long-term lease since 2016 and the main enterprise on the farm of 118 ha’s is dairying with a mix of tillage crops which are used for growing feed for the dairy herd.

30 April 2024
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Booklet
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Teagasc/SCSI Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook 2024

There is considerable interest in the price paid for land, and how it varies by region and land quality. Teagasc and The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) collaborate to publish this annual Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook, offering valuable insights into agricultural land selling prices and rental rates.

23 April 2024
Type
Report
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Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 19 April, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss the management of grassland peats

23 April 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Coping with the weather - what to do at this stage?

From October the rain really has been incessant and at this stage it’s having huge implications in managing fodder and grass in what is now late spring. Teagasc Drysock Advisor Austin Callaghan gives some advice

23 April 2024
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Media Article
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Signpost Series: The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 12 April, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss the pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils.

18 April 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Understanding equine behaviour and how your horse or pony learns

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 9 April, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Andrea Etter of Belmont House Stud in Co. Offaly. Andrea first joined the series in its 5th edition back in 2020 when she identified her ‘top picks’ of colts and fillies of that year’s foal crop, now in their fourth year of life, and we revisited them now.

15 April 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Livestock’s role in our economy and ecosystems

Key note address by Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director and Chair of the Animal Task Force at the BSAS Belfast '24 Conference on Tuesday, 9 April.

10 April 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series: Market opportunities for organic food

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5 April, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr Bridget Little, Feedingstuffs, Fertiliser, Grain and Poultry Division, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager with Bord Bia.

08 April 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series: Water quality and agriculture - challenges and opportunities

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 22 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Jenny Deakin, Senior Catchment Scientist, EPA to discuss water quality and agriculture - challenges and opportunities.

26 March 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Land-Based Apprenticeships Webinar

A live webinar took place on Wednesday, 20 March, which was aimed at providing an insight into the new land-based apprenticeships recently launched by Teagasc, in partnership with SOLAS.

21 March 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - The LoCAM-Dairy Project

On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 15 March, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc to discuss Lowering the Carbon and AMmonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production (LoCAM-dairy).

19 March 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Coming from Behind

By Mícheál Kelly, B & T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Unit

08 March 2024
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Media Article
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Ten-Point Action Plan on supporting Dairy Calf to Beef Systems in Ireland

The Dairy Calf to Beef Ten-Point Action Plan has been developed in support of Food Vision 2030'. It identifies actions that can be undertaken at farm level, on both beef and dairy farms and at processing level that will ensure optimal calf health and welfare, and will facilitate greater uptake of dairy calf to beef systems.

28 February 2024
Type
Booklet
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Signpost Series: Managing Health and Safety in the busy spring season

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 23 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. John McNamara & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialists, Teagasc to discuss managing health and safety in the busy spring season.

28 February 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024

Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department.

21 February 2024
Type
Report
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Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures

Homestead Revival: Profiting from Farmhouse Renovation and Self-Catering Ventures webinar took place on Thursday, 15 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Niamh Byrne, Abhainn Ri Farm, Blessington Co. Wicklow and Tomás O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Tipperary and owner of Suir Valley Cottage.

19 February 2024
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Event Proceeding
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National Lowland Sheep Conference

The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference took place on Tuesday, 23rd January in Athlone and on Thursday, 25th January in Letterkenny.

19 February 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Hill Sheep Conference

The National Hill Sheep Conference took place on Thursday, 15th February in the Glendalough Hotel, Brockagh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.

19 February 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Solar PV in Agriculture

On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 9 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist, Teagasc to discuss Solar PV in Agriculture.

19 February 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Organics - Establishment Methods for Red Clover

Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 7th February which looked at establishment methods for red clover. Elaine was joined by Cathal McCauley, Specialised Organic Advisor, Teagasc; Lisa McGrane, Teagasc and Michael Egan, Teagasc Researcher.

16 February 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Value of Soil Sampling

By Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

09 February 2024
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Media Article
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Water Quality Conference 2024

The conference was aimed at advisors and industry professionals working with farmers to improve water quality.

08 February 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Dairy on Demand: Farm-Fresh Success with Milk Vending

Dairy on Demand: Farm-Fresh Success with Milk Vending webinar took place on Thursday, 8 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Michaella McMahon & Mark Hanrahan, Unison Process Solutions and Shannon Porter, The Milk Bar, Donegal.

08 February 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Understanding equine behaviour and how your horse or pony learns

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 6 February, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Dr Orla Doherty, Animal Behaviour Clinic to discuss how horses and ponies learn, how this impacts on their behaviour, and why it is so important to take this into consideration in the approach to training.

07 February 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Community led action for wetlands

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 2 February, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum to discuss community led action for wetlands: Lessons from the Community Wetlands Forum.

06 February 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Harvesting Hospitality: The Glamping Gateway to Farm Diversification

Harvesting Hospitality: The Glamping Gateway to Farm Diversification webinar took place on Thursday, 1 February. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Máire Ní Mhurchú, Chair of the Irish Self Catering Federation; Alan Vaughan, owner of Ivy Hill Glamping Pod, Lahinch, Co. Clare; and Martin Keating, Westport Glamping.

01 February 2024
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Event Proceeding
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DairyBeef 500 Calf Care Webinars

The DairyBeef 500 team organised two calf care webinars which took place on Tuesday, 16th January and Tuesday, 30th January. The first webinar focused on Preparation for Calf Rearing in 2024, while the second webinar focused on Sourcing and Feeding Dairy Beef Calves in 2024.

31 January 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Crop Costs and Returns 2023

An indicative guide to crop margins for 2023. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists

30 January 2024
Type
Booklet
798KB
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Crop Costs and Returns 2024

An indicative guide to crop margins for 2024. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists

30 January 2024
Type
Booklet
805KB
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Signpost Series - Planting Hedges

On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 26 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss planting hedges

29 January 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Cavity Spot on Carrots and Canker on Parsnips - Webinar

The Teagasc Vegetable team hosted a webinar on Tuesday, 5 December. They were joined by plant pathologist Dr. Lauren Chappell of Warwick University, who is a senior researcher on both cavity spot and canker. Colin Noble of Vegetable Consultancy Services (UK) Ltd, leading root crop agronomist also joined the webinar.

24 January 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Downy Mildew and Fusarium on Lettuce - Webinar

John Johnson of seed company Enza Zaden and UK based independent agronomist Andrew Poole joined the Teagasc Vegetable Advisory team on Wednesday, 6 December to discuss best practice management of Downy Mildew and Fusarium on lettuce.

24 January 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - NMP Online, helping to embrace change

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 19 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss NMP Online, helping to embrace change.

22 January 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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DairyBeef 500 Webinar - Preparation for Calf Rearing in 2024

The first in a series of two webinars hosted by the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team, took place on Tuesday, 16 January. The webinar was chaired by Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Programme Manager, Teagasc and featured Martin Kavanagh, MVB Cert DHH, Business Development Manager, Munster Bovine; Sarah Higgins MVB MRCVS CertAVP, Ruminant & Equine Veterinary Manager, MSD Animal Health; and Peter O’Hanrahan, DairyBeef 500 Programme Farmer.

18 January 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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DairyBeef 500 Campaign 2022-2027

The aim of the DairyBeef 500 Campaign is to promote and demonstrate DairyBeef systems, which are socially, environmentally and financially sustainable.

18 January 2024
Type
Leaflet
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Let's Talk Sheep - Flock health pre lambing

On this episode of Let's Talk Sheep, which took place on Wednesday, 10 January, host Ciaran Lynch was joined by Maresa Sheehan, Kilkenny Regional Veterinary Laboratory (RVL), DAFM and Shane McGettrick, Sligo RVL, DAFM to discuss flock health pre lambing.

15 January 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Finding the cause of underperformance relating to general health, performance, and developmental problems

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 9 January, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition at the Irish Equine Centre to discuss the varied causes underpinning poor or underperformance in breeding stock, growing young stock, and performance horses and ponies.

11 January 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep - Housing sheep & feeding plans

On this episode of Let's Talk Sheep, which took place on Wednesday, 13 December, host Ciaran Lynch was joined by Damian Costello and Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Sheep Specialists to discuss housing sheep & feeding plans.

03 January 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Wildlife in Christmas traditions

On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 22 December, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Eanna Ní Lamhna, Author, broadcaster & member of the CRRU Taskforce to discuss wildlife in Christmas traditions.

22 December 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - EU Waters of LIFE

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 15 December, Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc was joined by Anne Goggin, Tom Drinan & Philip Murphy, Waters of LIFE IP to discuss EU Waters of LIFE: the role of agricultural measures & results based payment schemes in delivering for water quality.

20 December 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Time Ewe Got Organised

By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

19 December 2023
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Equine - Don’t underestimate the basics

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 12th December, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by nutritionists Nicole Groyer and Erin Campbell of Connolly’s Red Mills technical team to discuss not underestimating the basics when it comes to feeding for breeding, growth, or performance.

18 December 2023
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Event Proceeding
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APC Microbiome Ireland - 20 Years of Impact

In the 20 years since it's foundation, APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) has had a profound and pioneering impact on the world of microbiome research. The focus on such major societal challenges as chronic and infectious disease, anti-microbial resistance and sustainable food development means that the ground breaking scientific research has huge relevance to human and planetary health.

15 December 2023
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Report
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Opening Statement by Sean Coughlan, ICBF to Joint Oireachtas Committee

Opening statement by Sean Coughlan CEO of ICBF at the Oireachtas agriculture committee on Wednesday 13 December dealing with the Beef Euro-Star index changes. Also on the delegation were Paul Crossan, Teagasc and Michael Doran, Chair ICBF

14 December 2023
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Speech
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Signpost Series - Farm Level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 1 December, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Maurice Deasy, Researcher on FLEET Project, Teagasc to discuss farm level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion.

08 December 2023
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Event Proceeding
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ACRES ‘ASKS’

Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe

05 December 2023
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Media Article
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Outlook 2024 - Economic Prospects for Agriculture

The Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department review of 2023 and a look forward to the 2024 prospects for agriculture covering Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Tillage, Pigs, Forestry and Sustainability

28 November 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Past, current and future fertiliser use

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 24 November, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc & Mark Plunkett, Training and Development Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme to discuss past, current and future fertiliser use.

28 November 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - the Irish Breeding Curlew EIP

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 17 November, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Kathryn Finney, Project Manager, Irish Breeding Curlew EIP to discuss the Irish Breeding Curlew EIP.

24 November 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Organics - Autumn 2023 Webinars

The Teagasc Organic Specialist team recently held three webinars aimed at taking a closer look at organic dairy, tillage and horticulture systems. These webinars gave an overview of the considerations that farmers should take into account if considering converting to organic dairy, tillage and horticulture.

22 November 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Beef Conference

The theme of the 2023 National Beef Conference held on November 21st was - Improving our Beef Sector's Green Credentials

21 November 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey Enterprise Factsheets 2022

The 2022 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 795 farms representative of almost 85,860 dairy, beef, sheep and tillage farms nationally. These factsheets summarise the results from 5 enterprises.

20 November 2023
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Factsheet
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Teagasc National Farm Survey 2022

In this Final National Farm Survey Report for 2022, the sample is representative of a population of 85,860 farms in Ireland. It was compiled by Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway.

20 November 2023
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Report
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Signpost Series - Catchment management initiatives in the USA

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 10 November, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Patrick Drohan, Penn State University to discuss catchment management initiatives in the USA.

16 November 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Nurturing natives and native crosses

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 7th November, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Niamh Melody of Nire Valley Connemaras and Alicia Devlin Byrne to discuss ‘nurturing natives, and native crosses’.

14 November 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Utilising ICBF Reports

By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare

07 November 2023
Type
Media Article
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Signpost Series - Ecologically Significant Habitats on Farmland

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 3 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Melinda Lyons, Environmental Management, TU Dublin to discuss ecologically significant habitats on farmland.

06 November 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Planning ACRES: the right action in the right place

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 27 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist & John Lusby, Birdwatch Ireland to discuss planning ACRES: the right action in the right place

03 November 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Reducing Emissions in Agriculture

Presentation by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O'Mara to the Veterinary Council of Ireland - October 25th 2023.

31 October 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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'Winter Herd Management' Online Event

A DairyBeef 500 'Winter Herd Management' online event took place on Thursday, 26 October, in association with AgriLand. The webinar was chaired by Briefne O’Brien, Technical Beef Specialist, AgriLand and featured Alan Dillon, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Programme Manager; Cara Sheridan, MSD Animal Health Ireland Technical Vet; and Aidan Maguire, DairyBeef 500 programme farmer.

31 October 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Poultry Biosecurity & Budget Update Webinar

As we approach Avian Influenza season it is crucial that all poultry producers ensure their biosecurity is up to standard. Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor hosted a webinar, which took place on Wednesday, 25 October and focused on poultry biosecurity and budget update.

27 October 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - From Data to Decarbonisation

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 20 October, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by James Rambaud, Technologist, Teagasc to discuss 'From Data to Decarbonisation: Building the Backbone of a National Carbon Monitoring Network'.

24 October 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Growing Organics Farm Walk - Eanna Canavan, Clare

Eanna Canavan farms 41 ha of grassland and 4.73ha of forestry. A 'Growing Organics' farm walk took place on his farm on Thursday October 19th 202

19 October 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Poultry Event

A Signpost Poultry Event with Belview Egg Farm Ltd, Signpost Programme participants took place on Thursday, 12th October in the Monasterboice Inn, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

17 October 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Broiler Conference 2023

A Broiler Conference took place on Tuesday, 26th September in the Hillgrove Hotel & Spa, Co. Monaghan and on Thursday, 28th September in the Longcourt House Hotel, Co. Limerick. 

17 October 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Growing Organics Farm Walk - Thomas Kavanagh, Dingle

Growing Organics is aimed at promoting the adoption of best practices at farm level to increase the future viability and sustainability of the Irish Organic sector. Thomas and Noreen Kavanagh joined the Growing Organics Monitor Farm Programme in 2023.

11 October 2023
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Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey - 2022 Sustainability Report

This report provides the latest available information on the sustainability performance of farms in Ireland, based on detailed analysis of data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Economic, Social, Environmental and Innovation sustainability metrics are produced for Dairy, Cattle, Sheep and Tillage farms in 2022. The report also includes time series results over several years, which allows an assessment of how farm sustainability has changed temporally.

06 October 2023
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Report
13,400KB
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Signpost Series - National Fertiliser Database

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’Regan, Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine to discuss the National Fertiliser Database.

29 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Reducing Emissions in Agriculture

Presentation by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O'Mara to Environment Ireland Conference - Croke Park - September 2023

28 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Key Messages from Winter Milk Open Day

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14 September, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Michael Dineen, Senior Research Officer at Teagasc, to discuss the key messages from the National Winter Milk Open Day

25 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Harnessing our hedgerows for the future

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 8 September, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Dr Lilian O’Sullivan, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle to discuss harnessing our hedgerows for the future.

13 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Labour efficiencies on farm

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 31 August, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss labour requirements and efficiencies on farm.

08 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Hedge planting and management

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 1 September, Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc is joined by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss hedge planting and management.

06 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Managing costs and cashflow

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 17 August, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to give an overview of costs, costs of production and managing cashflow for the remainder of 2023 and into early 2024.

01 September 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Teagasc MACC 3

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 25 August, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Gary Lanigan, Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss the Teagasc MACC 3.

31 August 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Comeragh Upland Communities EIP Project Report

The Comeragh Upland Communities is a European Innovation Partnership project being administered by DAFM. Teagasc were involved in this innovative project.

24 August 2023
Type
Report
6,609KB
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TResearch Autumn 2023

Putting the pieces together - A look at the Agricultural Catchments Programme’s research into the relationship between soil, water, carbon, climate and farming

18 August 2023
Type
Magazine
6,500KB
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Signpost Series - Farming Rathcroghan EIP - preserving the past, protecting the future

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 11 August, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Dr. Daniel Curley, Manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre & Richie Farrell, Project Manager, Rathcrogan EIP to discuss Farming Rathcroghan EIP – preserving the past, protecting the future.

15 August 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability in Australia & Ireland

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 28 July, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr Jacquie Cotton, National Centre for Farmer Health, Australia and Dr John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc to discuss promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability in Australia & Ireland.

09 August 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Pasture Profit Index

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 July, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, is joined by Joseph Dunphy from the Grass 10 team with a grass weekly update, and Tomas Tubritt from Teagasc Moorepark goes through the Pasture Profit Index and how best to use it to select grass varieties.

25 July 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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MACC 2023

An Updated Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Potential of the Irish Agriculture and Land-Use Sectors between 2021 and 2030 .Prepared by Teagasc Climate Centre

21 July 2023
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Report
4,741KB
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Milk Quality Farm Walk, Tuam Co. Galway

Milk quality is a key focus for the Connelly family. The attention to detail from cow care to milking procedures is excellent on the farm and much of the reason for the farm walk.

19 July 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Key messages from Moorepark '23

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 13 July, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc to give an insight into the key messages from the Moorepark '23 Dairy Open Day which took place on Tuesday, 4 July.

18 July 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - ACRES: Overview & Milestones

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 14 July, Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist is joined by John Muldowney, Head of Agriculture & Environmental Structures Division, DAFM to discuss ACRES: Overview & Milestones.

18 July 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Challenges for the dairy sector in the Netherlands

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 7 July, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Michel de Haan, Wageningen Livestock Research and Geert Stevens, Dutch Farmer to discuss the challenges for the dairy sector in the Netherlands.

13 July 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Marginal Abatement Cost Curve 2023 - Executive Summary

The Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) identifies the most cost-effective pathway to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance carbon sequestration in the Agricultural, Land-Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry sectors plus (Bio) energy. This is the third iteration of the Teagasc GHG MACC; previous iterations were published in 2012 and 2018.

12 July 2023
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Report
643KB
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Growing Organics Suckler Farm Walk Co.Mayo

The Dixons began looking at organic farming, as an option in 2010. The high costs associated with conventional farming had become prohibitive. After careful consideration, the decision was made to take the organic option. In 2010, the farm entered conversion to organic production and full organic status was achieved in May 2012.

12 July 2023
Type
Booklet
6,657KB
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Signpost Series - Signpost Advisory Programme

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 30 June, Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc is joined by Dr. George Ramsbottom, Head of Signpost Advisory Programme, Teagasc to give an insight into the Signpost Advisory Programme.

06 July 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Advisor's update from the grass roots

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 29 June, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by James O'Donoghue, Teagasc dairy advisor based in Monaghan to give an update as to what has been happening in the Monaghan area over the last couple of weeks and things to look out for.

06 July 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Moorepark Open Day 2023 - Irish Dairying - Securing a Sustainable Future

The Irish dairy industry has undergone a transformational change since the removal of the EU milk quota in 2015. New challenges now face the industry. These include competitiveness, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biodiversity, people, food security and dairy-beef

04 July 2023
Type
Book
26,007KB
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Signpost Series - Sustainable energy options in agriculture

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 23 June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc to discuss sustainable energy options in agriculture.

27 June 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Dairygold Programme update - a farmer's perspective

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 22 June, Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Raymond Goggin, Bandon dairy farmer and Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme participant to get an update on what's been happening on the farm.

26 June 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Farm Zero C Project Update

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 16 June, Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc was joined by Gavin Hunt, Farm Zero C Project Manager, BiOrbic to give an update on the Farm Zero C Project.

22 June 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Managing Soil Health

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 9 June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Stefan Geisen, Wageningen University and Research to discuss managing soil health.

12 June 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers?

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 2 June, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Martin Bourke, Organic Tillage Specialist, Teagasc to discuss is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers?.

09 June 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Advisor's update from the grass roots

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 1 June, John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor is joined by Lorcan Dooley, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois to discuss where the focus should be on dairy farm for June.

07 June 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch Summer 2023

Cream of the crop - Meet the researchers discovering the future of alternative growth media for mushrooms

07 June 2023
Type
Magazine
6,709KB
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Jason Stanley - Growing Organics Farm Walk

The first in a series of 'Growing Organics' farm walks took place on the farm of Jason Stanley, Errill, Co. Laois on Friday, 2 June 2023. Jason converted to organic farming in 2011 and full organic status was achieved in May 2013.

02 June 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
22,429KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Dairy Market Outlook for the second half of 2023

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 25 May, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Liam McCabe, Dairy Sector Manager, Bord Bia to give an insight into the dairy market outlook for the second half of 2023.

31 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Agritourism 2023 Conference

The Agritourism 2023 Conference took place in the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, on Monday, 22nd May. The conference provided a guide to rural dwellers on diversification opportunities in agri-tourism.

29 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss - what was the process?

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 26 May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabhain, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss to discuss the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss - What was the process?.

29 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Pig Herd Performance 2022 Infographic

The National Pig Herd Performance Report 2022, produced by the Teagasc Pig Development Department, is the detailed analysis of the performance of the pig farms that participated in the Teagasc Profit Monitor (PM) recording system in 2022.

26 May 2023
Type
Factsheet
5,825KB
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National pig Herd Performance 2022

The National Pig Herd Performance Report 2022, produced by the Teagasc Pig Development Department, is the detailed analysis of the performance of the pig farms that participated in the Teagasc Profit Monitor (PM) recording system in 2022.

26 May 2023
Type
Booklet
1,665KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Tipperary Calf to Beef Demo Farm

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 18 May, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Chloe Millar, Teagasc to give an insight into the Tipperary Calf to Beef Demo Farm.

24 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Protecting Farmland Pollinators

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 19 May, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, EIP Project Manager to discuss Protecting Farmland Pollinators.

24 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Newford Suckler Open Day 2023

Newford Suckler Open Day took place on Tuesday, 23 May in Athenry, Co. Galway. The focus of this event was on all the changes and lessons learned since the project was initially set up in 2015.

23 May 2023
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Booklet
1,774KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Best Practice in Milking Routine

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 11 May, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Padraig O'Connor, Teagasc to discuss best practice in milking routine.

17 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5 May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Per-Erik Mellander and Jason Galloway, Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), Teagasc to discuss water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme.

08 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Aurivo Programme update - a farmer's perspective

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 27th April, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Donal Ronayne, dairy farmer from Co. Mayo to discuss an Aurivo Programme update - a farmer's perspective.

05 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - ABP's Sustainability Story

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 28 April, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Stephen Connolly, Agri Sustainability Manager, ABP to give an insight into ABP's Sustainability Story.

02 May 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Bord Bia Sustainability Strategy for Irish Food

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 21 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Mick Houlihan, Senior Manager, Agricultural Sustainability, Bord Bia to discuss the Bord Bia Sustainability Strategy for Irish Food.

26 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar: Irish Pig Sector and the Environment

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 14 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Ger McCutcheon, Specialist Pig Development Officer, Teagasc to discuss the Irish Pig Sector and the Environment.

26 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Layer Industry: The Next Decade

Teagasc, in collaboration with St David’s Poultry Veterinary Team and the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), hosted a Knowledge Transfer event on Tuesday, 25th April in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan.

25 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Advisor's update from the grass roots

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 April, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Seamus Nolan, Teagasc Advisor based in the Roscommon/Longford Advisory Region to give an update from the grass roots.

25 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Connecting Renewables to the Grid - Webinar

On this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 19th April, host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Anthony Walsh, Manager, Special Projects, Asset Management, ESB Networks to discuss options for the Agri-industry to produce and sell renewable electricity to the grid.

24 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Matching stocking rate to grass grown

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 13 April, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Eugene Lawler, dairy farmer to discuss matching stocking rate to grass grown.

21 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Hydro Power on Farms - Going With The Flow - Webinar

Fiacc O’Brolchain, Hydropower Engineer Specialist spoke to Barry Caslin, Teagasc on Wednesday, 12th April about the option to generate electricity from hydro on farms.

15 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Different horses for different courses

In the April episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 4th April, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Philippa Scott and Hannah Gordon to discuss ‘different horses for different courses’.

13 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Organics - Growing red clover silage to finish beef cattle

Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted a Let's Talk Organics webinar on Wednesday, 5th April which focused on growing red clover silage to finish beef cattle. The team were joined by Dr Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Researcher and organic farmers, Colman Deely, West Limerick dairy farmer and Oliver Dixon, Mayo beef finisher farmer.

12 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Presentation to MEPs

Presentation by Teagasc Directors to Irish MEPs in Brussels. January 31st 2023.

12 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Breeding beef from the dairy herd

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 6th April, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Ruth Fennell, Teagasc Dairy Advisor to discuss breeding beef from the dairy herd.

11 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Lime

By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

06 April 2023
Type
Media Article
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Signpost Series - Biomethane - An Opportunity for Ireland

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 31 March, Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc was joined by JJ Lenihan, Teagasc Buildings Officer to discuss Biomethane - an opportunity for Ireland.

05 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Tirlán Focus Farmer update

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 30th March, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Steven Fitzgerald, Waterford dairy farmer and Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme participant to get an update on what's been happening on the farm.

04 April 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - 150th episode webinar

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 24 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara to discuss the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy and mark the 150th episode of The Signpost Series.

30 March 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Nutrition of the spring calving cow ahead of breeding

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 23 March, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc to discuss the nutrition of the spring calving cow ahead of breeding.

27 March 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series: BovINE - Solutions for Sustainable Beef Farming

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 10 March, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Professor Maeve Henchion, Teagasc to discuss BovINE – Solutions for Sustainable Beef Farming.

21 March 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Insights into how a referral clinic serves the sector

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 7th March, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Ann Derham MVB DVMS Dipl ECVS, EBVS® European Specialist in Large Animal Surgery, Fethard Equine Hospital to discuss how a referral clinic serves the sector.

16 March 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Less than 100 SCC in first 100 days

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 9th March, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc to discuss less than 100 Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in the first 100 days.

14 March 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Organics - Feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation

Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted a Let's Talk Organics webinar on Wednesday, 8th March which focused on feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation. The team were joined by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer; Cathal McCauley, Teagasc Organic Advisor; and Organic Sheep Farmers Amy Jackson & Barry O’Hagan. 

14 March 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep - Practical tips to make lambing easier

On this episode of Let's Talk Sheep which took place on Wednesday, 1 March, host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, Teagasc to give some practical tips to make lambing easier.

06 March 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Grow Great Grass

Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe.

03 March 2023
Type
Media Article
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TResearch Spring 2023

A piece of the Action - Teagasc has launched its Climate Action Strategy 2022-2030, including new measures to reduce emissions

01 March 2023
Type
Magazine
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Let's Talk Dairy - Spring grazing at Johnstown Castle

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 23 February, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Aidan Lawless, Dairy Unit Manager, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss spring grazing at Johnstown Castle.

27 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep - Flock Health Pre Lambing

On this episode of Let's Talk Sheep which took place on Wednesday, 8 February, host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Maresa Sheehan, DAFM RVL Kilkenny and Charles Chavasse, Zoetis to discuss flock health pre lambing.

24 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep - Nutrition of the ewe pre lambing

On this episode of Let's Talk Sheep which took place on Wednesday, 11 January, host Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Dr Frank Campion, Teagasc and Shane Moore, BETTER Farm Sheep Programme Participant, Co. Roscommon to discuss the nutrition of the ewe pre lambing.

22 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Spring grazing at Lyons Estate

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 16th February, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Niall Walsh, Technologist at UCD Lyons Estate to get an update on spring grazing at Lyons Estate.

22 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Actions for Pollinators on farmland

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 17 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Ruth Wilson, National Biodiversity Data Centre to discuss the actions for pollinators on farmland.

20 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Hill Sheep Conference Proceedings

This year, the Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference focussed on aspects of animal health, an important local ACRES co-operation project, organics and genetic improvement within our hill flocks.

15 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - How farmers can help Barn Owls

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 10 February, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by John Lusby, Birdwatch Ireland to discuss how farmers can help Barn Owls.

15 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Brighter Days Ahead

Michael McKeon presented at the National IFA Pigs Meeting on February 9th 2023.

09 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Valuing Wetlands under Ramsar

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 3 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Paul Johnston, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin & Karin Dubsky, Coastal Ecologist, Coastwatch to discuss valuing Wetlands under Ramsar.

07 February 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Spring Grass

By Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

03 February 2023
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Best practice around weaning

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 26th January 2023, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses best practice around weaning.

01 February 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Impacts of pesticides on the environment: What the science says

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 27 January 2023, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. Edward Straw, School of Agriculture & Food Science, University College Dublin to discuss the impacts of pesticides on the environment: What the science says.

31 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Housing guidelines for young calves

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 19th January 2023, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss housing guidelines for young calves.

24 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Sheep Conferences 2023

National Sheep Conferences 2023 which took place on Tuesday, 24th January in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan and on Thursday, 26th January in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

24 January 2023
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Event Proceeding
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PastureBase Week

The ultimate PastureBase preparation for grazing ‘23!. PastureBase Week took place from Monday, 16th - Friday, 20th January. PastureBase Week consisted of a week of informative webinars, hosted by the Teagasc Grass10 team, where they gave an insight into using and getting the best use from PastureBase. 

23 January 2023
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - The National Fertiliser Database and Nitrates Action Programme changes

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 20 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’ Regan & Ted Massey, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) Inspectors to discuss the National Fertiliser Database, the banding of dairy cows and recent changes under the Nitrates Action Programme.

23 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production

On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 13 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Professor Tommy Boland, School of Agriculture & Food Science, University College Dublin to discuss addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production.

21 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Managing scouring calves

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 12th January 2023, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Catherine McAloon, Vet in UCD's Herd Health Group to discuss managing scouring calves.

18 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 6 January 2023, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc & Dr David Meredith, Teagasc to discuss implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023.

11 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Milk feeding guidelines for young calves

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 5th January 2023, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Emer Kennedy, Teagasc to discuss milk feeding guidelines for young calves.

10 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Gender Pay Gap Report 2022

This report showcases some of the steps Teagasc is now taking to address the imbalance in gender pay and to encourage greater female representation across all pay grades

30 December 2022
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Report
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Let's Talk Dairy - Key messages from the National Dairy Conference

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 15 December, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Joe Patton, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer to provide an overview of the key messages from the National Dairy Conference which took place on 6 & 8 December.

17 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Design and evaluation of cow roadways in Ireland

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 24th November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Paul Maher, a postgraduate student at Teagasc Moorepark to discuss Paul’s area of study which focuses on the design and evaluation of cow roadways in Ireland.

14 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series: Step-by-step, developing IPM strategies to reduce chemical inputs

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 9 December, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr Ewen Mullins, Head of Crop Science Department, Teagasc to discuss step-by-step, developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to reduce chemical inputs.

14 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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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

13 December 2022
Type
Report
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National Beef Conference 2022

“Profitable Pathways to Sustainable Beef Farming” - Conference Proceedings

13 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
4,077KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Key messages from Winter Milk Week

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 1 December, George Ramsbottom was joined by James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist who reviewed the key messages from the winter milk events that took place across the country recently.

13 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar: Dawn Meats Sustainability Strategy - 'Plan Four Zero'

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 18 November, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Gill Higgins, Head of Sustainability, Dawn Meats to discuss Dawn Meats Sustainability Strategy - 'Plan Four Zero'.

13 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Review of 2022 with PastureBase Ireland

On Wednesday, 7th December, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase hosted a webinar which focused on a review of 2022 with PastureBase Ireland.

13 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar: FERTIMANURE - European NMP Strategies

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 25 November, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Oscar Schoumans, Wageningen University & Research and Nicolas Thevenin, RITTMO Agroenvironnement to discuss FERTIMANURE - European NMP Strategies.

12 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series - The challenges and opportunities of the Green Transition

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 2 December, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Marie Donnelly, Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the Green Transition.

08 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Optimising foal survival, and minimising vet bills!

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine which took place on Tuesday, 6 December, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by vet Siobhán McAuliffe, an expert in her field and also highly respected among her own veterinary community, to discuss optimising foal health and minimising veterinary bills.

08 December 2022
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Event Proceeding
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National Dairy Conference 2022

'Turning Challenges into Opportunities' - Tuesday December 6th, Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork and Thursday December 8th, Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath

06 December 2022
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Event Proceeding
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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. Presentations from the event as well as the recording are available

01 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Potato Conference 2022

The National Potato Conference is organised by the Irish Farmers' Association and Teagasc in conjunction with Bord Bia

22 November 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Sustainable energy use in horticulture - Heating with Biomass

A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using heating with biomass took place on Monday, 14 November. Donal Gernon and Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist to discuss heating with biomass – overview of boiler technology and fuel types.

18 November 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Principal types of lameness

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 10th November, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Ned Dunphy, Waterford Farm Relief Service to discuss the principal types of lameness.

15 November 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Sustainable energy use in horticulture - Wind turbines

A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using wind turbines took place on Monday, 7 November. Eoin Sweetman, Vegetable Crops Advisor was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist and Donal Gernon, Mushrooms Advisor.

09 November 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Roadway surfaces

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 3rd November, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss roadway surfaces.

04 November 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Official Languages Act 2002 Language Scheme 2022 - 2025

This scheme complements the principles of Quality Customer Service and our Customer Charter. It has been formulated with the intention of ensuring that all relevant obligations under the Official Languages Act by Teagasc will be fully addressed on an incremental basis, through this and future schemes.

02 November 2022
Type
Report
1,154KB
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Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 Scéim Teanga 2022 - 2025

Comhlánaíonn an scéim seo na prionsabail a bhaineann le Seirbhís Ardchaighdeáin do Chustaiméirí chomh maith lenár gCairt Custaiméirí. Cuireadh i dtoll a chéile í d'fhonn a chinntiú go gcomhlíonfaidh Teagasc ar bhonn céimnithe, tríd an scéim seo agus trí scéimeanna amach anseo, gach oibleagáid ábhartha faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla.

02 November 2022
Type
Report
1,136KB
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TResearch Winter 2022

Better by design - Our researchers are using novel technologies to enhance the health and wellness benefits of foods

01 November 2022
Type
Magazine
3,266KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Maiden Heifer Weight Targets

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 27 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses maiden heifer weight targets to coincide with a new herd weight profile which has been launched recently by ICBF.

01 November 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - On-Off Grazing

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses on-off grazing

26 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Sustainable energy use in horticulture - Solar PV and Battery storage

A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using solar PV took place on Monday, 24 October. Dónall Flanagan, Hardy Nursery Stock Advisor was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist and Eoin Sweetman, Vegetable Crops Advisor.

25 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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ACRES for Sheep

Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe

25 October 2022
Type
Media Article
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Signpost Series Webinar - First steps to achieving our emissions reduction target

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 14 October, as part of Sustainability Week, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Teagasc was joined in studio by Dr Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost Programme and Dr Deirdre Hennessey, Teagasc to discuss the first steps to achieving our emissions reduction target – reducing emissions from chemical N.

24 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Closing up the farm

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 6 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the last rotation and closing up the farm to have enough grass for the Springtime.

21 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Milk sensitivity analysis when drying off cows

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 13 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses how milk sensitivity analysis is going to be an important piece to the jigsaw in relation to drying off cows.

21 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Pig Conference 2022

The conference took place in person on Tuesday, 18 October in the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan and on Wednesday, 19 October in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary.

21 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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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. This event was run in conjunction with the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA); Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

19 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey - 2021 Sustainability Report

This report provides the latest available information on the sustainability performance of farms in Ireland, based on detailed analysis of data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Economic, Social, Environmental and Innovation sustainability dimensions are measured for Dairy, Cattle, Sheep and Tillage farms in 2021.

17 October 2022
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Report
8,140KB
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Soil Analysis Trends

By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare

14 October 2022
Type
Media Article
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Liver Fluke on Farms

By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

13 October 2022
Type
Media Article
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Broiler Farming in the Next Decade

Teagasc’s first poultry Knowledge Transfer took place on Monday, 10th October in Teagasc Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan and on Tuesday, 11th October in Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Co. Cork.

12 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar: ACRES - an overview for farmers

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 7 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Teagasc was joined by John Muldowney, Pat Morrisson & Mark Crosbie, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to discuss the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - An overview for farmers.

10 October 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2021 agus na Ráitis Airgeadais

Tá Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2021 bunaithe ar na spriocanna atá leagtha amach i Ráiteas Straitéise Teagasc. Déantar cur síos ar shamplaí d'éachtaí agus forbairtí lárnacha de chuid Stiúrthóireachtaí an Taighde, an Aistrithe Eolais agus na nOibríochtaí i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna sin.

04 October 2022
Type
Report
12,812KB
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Annual Report 2021 & Financial Statements

The 2021 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy. Examples of key achievements and developments for the Research, Knowledge Transfer and Operations directorates are described in the context of these goals.

04 October 2022
Type
Report
13,004KB
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Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture - September 2022

In December 2021 Teagasc published its annual Situation and Outlook for 2022. The Russian Federation’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, set in train a range of inflationary effects and required a revision of the agricultural outlook for 2022, which was then published in April. This outlook assesses the situation for 2022 as a whole based on data available at the end of August 2022.

03 October 2022
Type
Report
2,178KB
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National Organic Beef Open Day

Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) jointly organised a National Organic Beef Open Day on the farm of John Purcell, Ross, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday, 28th September 2022.

28 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Farmers' attitudes to results-based contracts

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 23 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Thia Hennessy and Dr Tracy Bradfield, University College Cork to discuss farmers' attitudes to results-based contracts and the benefits of their adoption.

27 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Breeding Season Review

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 22 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses reviewing your breeding season for 2022.

26 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Do You Follow the Stars?

Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.

22 September 2022
Type
Media Article
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Teagasc National Farm Survey 2021

Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy Development Programme, Teagasc

20 September 2022
Type
Report
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The Signpost Series Webinar - ASSAP Interim Review

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 16 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc and Joe Crockett, Dairy Sustainability Ireland to discuss the ASSAP interim review.

19 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Winter Finishing Mart Event

Winter Finishing Mart Event in conjunction with the IFA and the Teagasc Drystock KT Department, which took place on Tuesday, 13th September in Kilkenny Mart, Cillin Hill, Dublin Road, Kilkenny.

15 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Organic Farming

On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 9 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine to discuss organic farming.

13 September 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Changes to Closed Periods - Slurry

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 8 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the changes to the closed periods, specifically for slurry.

12 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar - Hedgerows and Hedgerow Networks Biodiversity

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 2 September, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Françoise Burel, CNRS, Université de Rennes to discuss Hedgerows and Hedgerow Networks Biodiversity.

09 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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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.

09 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Richard Long - DairyBeef500 Farm Walk

Event booklet from the farm walk of Richard Long, DairyBeef500 demonstration farmer which took place on Thursday, 8 September in Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford.

08 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Swards for the Future

Proceedings of the Swards for the Future Conference & Workshop which took place over two days on 8 & 9 September in the Teagasc Moorepark, Co. Cork.

08 September 2022
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Event Proceeding
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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
Type
Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - August 2022

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

05 September 2022
Type
Newsletter
1,522KB
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EuroSheep visits Greece

Dr Brid McClearn and Tim Keady, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway.

01 September 2022
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Media Article
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Signpost Series Webinar - Traditional buildings and lime

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 19 August, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Edward Byrne, Traditional Lime Company to discuss traditional buildings and lime.

01 September 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Beef Scheme Deadlines

By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

30 August 2022
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Update on Grass Supply

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 18th August, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist gives an update on grass supply on farms using data available from PastureBase Ireland.

25 August 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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22nd World Congress of Soil Science

Presentations by Teagasc at the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science which took place in Glasgow, Scotland from 31 July - 5 August 2022.

24 August 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch Autumn 2022

Clearing the air - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the agriculture sector is a priority for our researchers

23 August 2022
Type
Magazine
3,786KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Farmer and Respiratory Health

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 28th July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist to discuss general farmer health and respiratory health.

18 August 2022
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN) LIFE IP

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5th August, Ger Shortle, Teagasc Regional Manager was joined by Derek McLoughlin, Project Manager, Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN) to give an insight into the Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN) LIFE IP.

18 August 2022
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Conservation grazing in upland habitats

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12 August, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Killian Kelly, Lecturer, Munster Technological University to discuss conservation grazing in upland habitats.

18 August 2022
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Comeragh Upland Communities EIP

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 July, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Cathriona Foley, Teagasc & Owen Carton, Project Manager for Comeragh Upland to discuss the Comeragh Upland Communities EIP.

11 August 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Winter Fodder

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14th July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses winter fodder supply.

09 August 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Autumn Grass Cover

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 21st July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses Autumn grass cover and building it.

09 August 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Reseeding

By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

02 August 2022
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Media Article
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Grassland Farmer of the Year - Entry form 2022

Grassland Farmer of the Year competition is to promote grassland excellence among all Irish livestock farmers. There will be an overall award and a number of categories with an overall prize fund of €25,000

22 July 2022
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Leaflet
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Signpost Series Webinar - The Ecological Value & Condition of Irish Uplands

This webinar as part of The Signpost Series focused on the ecological value and condition of Irish uplands. Moderated by Andy Boland, Teagasc with feature guest speaker Caitriona Douglas, Ecologist, NPWS and Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist.

22 July 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Summer 2022

By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

22 July 2022
Type
Media Article
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Clive Bright - Organic Farm Walk

Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Beef and Direct Selling Farm Walk of Clive Bright, Ardsallagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, which took place on Wednesday, 22nd June 2022.

12 July 2022
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Event Proceeding
3,597KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - IHFA role in Irish dairy breeding

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 30th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Laurence Feeney, CEO of IHFA to discuss the role of the IHFA in Irish dairy breeding.

08 July 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Donal & Frederique Keane - Organic Farm Walk

Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Suckler to Beef and Cereals Farm Walk of Donal & Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co. Meath, which took place on Wednesday, 15th June 2022.

07 July 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Beef2022 - Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming

The theme of the open day is ‘Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming” where the focus is on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers to increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses.

05 July 2022
Type
Booklet
9,806KB
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Pig Newsletter - July 2022

Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

04 July 2022
Type
Newsletter
1,111KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Teagasc National Farm Survey

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 23rd June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Trevor Donnellan, Head of Economics and Surveys, Teagasc to give an insight into the Teagasc National Farm Survey.

30 June 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar - White Tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction to Ireland project

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 17th June, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Eamonn Meskell, Regional Manager, NPWS, Southern Division to discuss the White Tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction to Ireland project.

30 June 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Fergal Byrne - Organic Farm Walk

Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Sheep, Cereals and Beef Finishing Farm Walk of Fergal Byrne, Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare.

20 June 2022
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Event Proceeding
2,263KB
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Sheep Open Day Booklet 2022

This booklet collates and summarises a significant body of knowledge on technical issues relating to sheep production and should prove a valuable reference for sheep producers.

18 June 2022
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Booklet
4,540KB
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John Hurley - Organic Farm Walk

Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Suckler to Weanling and Sheep Farm Walk of John Hurley, Castle Hill House, Knockalaughta, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, which took place on Wednesday, 1st June.

16 June 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Sustainability & Irish dairy farming

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 2nd June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Liam McCabe, Dairy Specialist, Bord Bia to discuss sustainability and Irish dairy farming.

13 June 2022
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Event Proceeding
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TResearch Summer 2022

Picture of health - Researchers are leading work to improve the health and happiness of animals on farms, as public interest in animal welfare increases

31 May 2022
Type
Magazine
6,529KB
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Biodiversity on farmland

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 20th May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss biodiversity on farmland

31 May 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - May 2022

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

30 May 2022
Type
Newsletter
1,377KB
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The Signpost Series - Ireland's 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 13th May, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Ted Massey & Leanne Roache, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) Nitrates Division to discuss Ireland's 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond.

27 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Pig Herd Performance Report 2021

The National Pig Herd Performance Report 2021, produced by the Teagasc Pig Development Department, is the detailed analysis of the performance of the pig farms that participated in the Teagasc Profit Monitor (PM) recording system in 2021.

27 May 2022
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Report
8,315KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Steps to Making Quality Silage

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 19th May, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the steps to making quality silage.

25 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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ASSAP Update

Presentation by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc at the EPA Water Conference 2022.

18 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
3,291KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Breeding Season Progress

On this week's episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 12th May 2022, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist does some checks and balances in relation to breeding.

18 May 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Getting to grips with the Summer Wedge on PastureBase Ireland - Webinar

On Thursday, 12 May, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by 2021 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year Philip Tyndall and 2021 Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year Aidan Maguire to discuss getting to grips with the Summer Wedge on PastureBase.

17 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Milk Butterfats

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 5th May, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses milk butterfats

13 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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A History of Kildalton College

Bessborough House / Kildalton College has had a long and interesting history. 

13 May 2022
Type
Booklet
1,042KB
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Let's Talk Equine Webinar - Managing broodmares to optimise fertility

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine which took place on Tuesday, 3rd May, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Dr. Susan Salter BSc Hons BVM&S MRCVS, SES Equine Veterinary Services and Dr. Aoife Osborne, Osborne Farm (K&A Sport Horse Ltd. to discuss optimising mare fertility.

13 May 2022
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Event Proceeding
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GHG emissions and agriculture

Presentation by Laurence Shalloo, Jonathon Herron, Ben Lahart and Hazel Costigan - Teagasc, AGRIC, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork.

12 May 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Ross & Amy Jackson - Organic Cereals and Sheep Farm Walk

Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Cereals and Sheep Farm Walk which took place on Wednesday, 20th April on the farm of Ross & Amy Jackson, Lacka, Carrig, Birr, Co. Tipperary.

11 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
1,476KB
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Pig Newsletter - April 2022

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

28 April 2022
Type
Newsletter
929KB
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Horticulture Crop Input Price Inflation 2022

Teagasc Horticulture Development Department have revised the figures on input price inflation first reported in November 2021, to reflect the full extent of inflation in the past twelve months up to March 31st, 2022.

25 April 2022
Type
Report
2,007KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 21st April, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Dr Emma-Louise Coffey, Teagasc and Brendan Ryan, Dairy Farmer to get an insight into the Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management course.

25 April 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Silage Fertiliser N - How much is enough?

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14th April, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses how much silage fertiliser N is enough and where is the tipping point in terms of getting a return for your investment in silage fertiliser.

22 April 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Danone Sustainability Story

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Thursday, 14th April, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Elaine Crosse and Mark Stafford, Danone to give an overview of Danone's Sustainability Journey.

21 April 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Irish Hemp Event 2022

Irish Hemp Event 2022, organised by Hemp Cooperative Ireland in association with Teagasc, took place on Friday, 8th April in the Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin.

19 April 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series - Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Cattle & Pig Manure

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 8th April, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Stephen Nolan, PIGergy Project & Mr. Shaun Connolly, GEBTech Project to discuss Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Cattle & Pig Manure.

16 April 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine Webinar - Assisted reproductive technologies: When, How and Why?

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 5th April, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Dr Niamh Lewis, Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Equine Reproduction and Fertility at the School of Veterinary Medicine UCD to discuss the when, how and why of assisted reproductive technologies.

13 April 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc/SCSI Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook

A joint publication between Teagasc and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). The ninth annual report reviewing economic activity in the farming sector and activity in associated agricultural land sales and rental markets.

12 April 2022
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Report
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Clover Article

By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

11 April 2022
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Pre-breeding management

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 7th April, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses pre-breeding management to try and improve six week calving rate.

11 April 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Direct Selling of Organic Produce - Webinar

On Wednesday, 30th March, Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialist hosted the sixth in a series of Organic Webinars which explored the direct selling of organic produce. Joe was joined by Barry Caslin, Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc; Ollie & Esther O’Brien, Cúlbhac Farm, Newport, Co. Tipperary; and Clive Bright, Rare Ruminare, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.

08 April 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Use of Beef AI in Kildalton College Dairy Herd

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 31 March, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Zerlina Pratt, Dairy Lecturer at Teagasc Kildalton College to give an insight into the use of Beef AI in the dairy herd at the college.

07 April 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Heat Pumps in Agriculture - Workshop

Teagasc and Geological Survey of Ireland ran a half day workshop on Tuesday, 22nd February on heat pump technologies and their relevance to the agricultural sector.

04 April 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Understanding and supporting social sustainability of farmers & Preventing Injury and Ill Health in Agriculture

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 1 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by David Meredith, Research Officer, Teagasc & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialist, Teagasc to discuss Understanding and supporting social sustainability of farmers & Preventing Injury and Ill Health in Agriculture.

04 April 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Underpinning Organics - Abstracts of Teagasc Research

This booklet contains abstracts of some of the Teagasc research that is relevant for the organic sector. It is just a snap-shot of a rapidly growing research area that will be expanded on in the medium to long-term as the needs of this growing sector unfold.

01 April 2022
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Booklet
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Pig Newsletter - March 2022

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

29 March 2022
Type
Newsletter
1,124KB
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The Signpost Series - 100th Webinar Episode

On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 25th March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Gary Lanigan, Teagasc to discuss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and the Role of Sequestration and Rewetting.

28 March 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - An overview of the Micro-generation Support Scheme

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Wednesday, 16 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Rory Somers, Policy Lead on Micro-generation at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) to give an overview of the Micro-generation Support Scheme.

24 March 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Precise Application of Fertilisers Webinar

On Monday, 21 March at 11am a webinar took place with a number of experts who discussed the key steps from calibration to fertiliser quality so you can achieve an accurate fertiliser spread in 2022.

22 March 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Milk Recording

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 3rd March, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Rosarii O'Connor and Mairead O'Neill, Munster Bovine to discuss milk recording.

09 March 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Hedging Your Bets!

By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

08 March 2022
Type
Media Article
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Pumpkin Production Webinar

This Pumpkin Production Webinar, hosted by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department took place on Tuesday, 1st March. Eoin Sweetman & Andy Whelton, Teagasc were joined by internationally recognised ADAS Horticultural Consultant Chris Creed, who gave a presentation on the principles of pumpkin production.

04 March 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Seamus Howard - Organic Dairy Farm Walk

Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Dairy Farm Walk on the farm of Seamus Howard, Ennis, Co. Clare on 2 March 2022

03 March 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Dermot O'Donovan grazing update

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 24 February, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Dermot O'Donovan, who is farming in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Dermot gives an update as to how he is managing grazing on the farm and what his plans are for the grazing season.

03 March 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch Spring 2022

Put to good use - Researchers are using innovative processes and consumer insights to help combat food waste

02 March 2022
Type
Magazine
9,491KB
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Ammonia emissions, impacts & solutions

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 11 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Dr Dominika Krol, Teagasc & Dr David Kelleghan, UCD to discuss ammonia emissions, impacts & solutions.

01 March 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Mushroom Research Webinar

Donal Gernon, Teagasc Mushroom Advisor hosted this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. It gave an insight into research findings in relation to possible mushroom casing alternatives based on research carried out in the UK and the USA. The webinar also gave an overview of Teagasc mushroom peat projects which have commenced.

28 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - February 2022

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

25 February 2022
Type
Newsletter
1,219KB
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Applying for the 2022 Organic Farming Scheme - Webinar

On Wednesday, 23 February, Glen Corbett, Teagasc Advisor hosted the fifth in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars which gave an insight into applying for the 2022 Organic Farming Scheme. Glenn was joined by Kevin Mc Geever, Organic Unit, Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine (DAFM); Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists.

24 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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National Hill Sheep Conference 2022 Proceedings

The National Hill Sheep Conference 2022 took place on Thursday, 24th February in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo and was also livestreamed through Zoom. The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in many of Ireland’s most scenic areas. This booklet collates and summarises a significant body of knowledge on technical issues in sheep production.

24 February 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - OAD Milking to manage spring workload

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 17 February, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by dairy farmer Martin Connaughton to discuss milking Once-A-Day (OAD) to manage spring workload.

23 February 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Vegetable Nutrition Webinar

This Vegetable Nutrition webinar took place on Tuesday, 8th February. It was the fourth webinar of the Teagasc Winter 2021/2022 Vegetable Webinar Series.

22 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management

Soil drainage poses particular challenges in Ireland. The great variety of soils and soil problems means that every drainage challenge on mineral soils is unique. Careful investigation of the site; professional diagnosis; prudent assessment of the costs/benefits; expert implementation of a planned project and due consideration of environmental factors are all essential.

22 February 2022
Type
Book
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Financial Supports to Weather the Crisis – Webinar

The Pig Development Department held a webinar on Wednesday, 16th February focusing on the financial supports available to pig producers to weather the current crisis.

18 February 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Brassica Diseases Webinar

This webinar which took place on Tuesday, 1st February was the third in the series of Teagasc Winter 2021/2022 Vegetable Webinars. Webinar hosts Eoin Sweetman & Andy Whelton, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by Andy Richardson of The Allium and Brassica Centre agronomy.

16 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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The Microgeneration Support Scheme - Webinar

On Monday, 14 February, Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Rory Somers and Leo Haverty, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) to discuss the new Microgeneration Support Scheme and what it will mean for agriculture.

14 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Record Keeping

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 10 February, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses record keeping and how it can improve efficiency on your farm.

14 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Crops Malting Webinar

The webinar was held on Thursday, 10 February as part of the Teagasc Boortmalt Joint Programme on malting barley. Host Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by a panel of guests to discuss high fertiliser prices, Joint Programme/ Boortmalt update and environmental sustainability.

11 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Plan for Spring Grazing 2022

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 3 February, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the plan for Spring grazing in 2022. Stuart outlines what is important to watch out for and some actions that people can be taking.

08 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Spring N - when should you spread?

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 27th January 2022, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses when you should spread chemical Nitrogen - specifically Urea - this Spring.

04 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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CAP23 Webinar

On this webinar which took place on Thursday, 3 February, host Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Cormac McGann and Francis Morris, DAFM; Clive Carter, Laois Farmer; and Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist to discuss the new CAP proposals and how tillage farmers will be affected by these changes from 2023.

04 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Valuing Natural Capital for the future

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 28 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Professor Jane Stout, School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin to discuss Valuing Natural Capital for the future.

01 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Crops Costs and Returns 2022

An indicative guide to crop margins for 2022. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists

28 January 2022
Type
Booklet
790KB
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Opportunities for Organic Horticultural Growers - Webinar

On Wednesday, 26 January, Joe Kelleher and Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted the fourth in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars. They were joined by Eoin Sweetman, Teagasc; Padraig Fahy, Beechlawn Organics and Gillian Westbrook, IOA to explore the opportunities available to organic horticultural growers.

28 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Virtual Tillage Conference 2022

The 2022 National Tillage Conference took place virtually, split over two days. The first session took place on Thursday, 13 January and the second took place on Thursday, 27 January.

28 January 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Virtual Sheep Conference 2022

Proceedings from the Virtual Sheep Conference 2022 which took place on Tuesday, 25 January & Thursday, 27 January.

26 January 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Growing Grass Using Less Nitrogen Fertiliser - Webinar

On Thursday, 20 January, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by Kerry dairy farmer and 2020 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year David O'Leary to discuss growing grass using less Nitrogen fertiliser.

25 January 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Milk Replacers

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 January, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss milk replacers.

25 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Future Beef Programme

By Thomas Gleeson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Unit

25 January 2022
Type
Media Article
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Managing Red Clover on Dairy Farms

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 21 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc Solohead Farm to discuss Managing Red Clover on Dairy Farms.

24 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Utilisation of Nutrients Webinar

On this webinar which took place on Thursday, 20 January, host Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist was joined by James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist; Liam Phelan, AIB; John Carroll, Glanbia; Don Somers, Signpost Programme tillage farmer and his Advisor John Pettit; and Dr Pete Berry, Head of Crop Physiology at ADAS.

24 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - January 2022

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

24 January 2022
Type
Newsletter
1,319KB
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When to Apply Early Nitrogen (N)

A “Do’s & Don’ts” guide to help your decision around early N application. This flyer was updated on 21 January 2022.

21 January 2022
Type
Newsletter
887KB
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Virus Diseases in Carrots and Parsnips Webinar

This webinar which took place on Tuesday, 7th December was the second in the series of Teagasc Winter 2021/2022 Vegetable Webinars. Webinar hosts Eoin Sweetman & Andy Whelton, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by Howard Hinds, Root Crop Consultancy Ltd and Dr Michael Gaffney, Teagasc Horticultural Entomologist.

20 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt Control in Protected Lettuce Production Webinar

This webinar, which took place on Thursday, 2nd December was the first in a series of Teagasc Winter 2021/2022 Vegetable Webinars. Webinar hosts Eoin Sweetman & Andy Whelton, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by Dr. Erika Wedgewood of ADAS and John Johnson of Enza Zaden.

20 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Future Upland Management - Lessons from SUAS

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 14 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager to discuss Future Upland Management - Lessons from SUAS.

19 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Nutrition of field and container grown nursery stock webinar

Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Nursery Stock Advisor hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 which focused on nutrition of field and container grown nursery stock. Dónall was joined by Erwin Weening, DCM Fertilisers and Sean Whitworth, Fargro.

13 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Understanding GHGs on Irish farms

In Ireland, agriculture currently contributes 37% of the total GHGs emitted. GHG emissions on Irish farms come primarily from methane belched by cattle and sheep, fertiliser use, animal excrement and diesel.

12 January 2022
Type
Booklet
1,359KB
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Ecosystems services on CAFRE's Upland Farm

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 7 January 2022, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Byran Irvine, CAFRE, Greenmount College to discuss ecosystems services on CAFRE's Upland Farm.

11 January 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Genetics and Breeding of Irish Horses

This book has been designed to educate those interested in equine studies. It outlines several aspects of equine genetics and breeding and illustrates how breeders can improve the genetic merit of Irish horses backed by science.

07 January 2022
Type
Book
6,476KB
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Once a Day Milking Conference 2022

Once a Day Milking Conference 2022 took place virtually on Thursday, 6 January. The theme of this year’s online conference centered around the latest research about the impact of once a day milking on milk production and how to manage this effect.

07 January 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - December 2021

The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

24 December 2021
Type
Newsletter
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Costings of Nitrogen Fertiliser

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 16th December, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, compares costings of nitrogen fertiliser products to get best value next spring.

24 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Perspectives of Farm Sustainability

On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 17 December, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director to discuss the perspectives of farm sustainability.

20 December 2021
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Event Proceeding
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'Historical Irish Dairy Products' Book Launch

A new book 'Historical Irish Dairy Products' has been published which traces from earliest times the historical-cultural heritage of Irish dairy products. The official launch, which was hosted by Hosted by Mark Gibson, Teagasc, took place virtually on Wednesday, 15th December and featured contributions from Prof. Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc; former Director of Teagasc, Prof. Gerry Boyle and the authors of the book, Dr. Dara Downey, Dr. Liam Downey, and Derry O’Donovan.

16 December 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Analysing your farm's performance

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 9th December, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist gives an overview of the Profit Monitor, including what it consists of and the benefits of completing it especially when planning for the year ahead.

14 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - The value of native provenance trees and hedging stock

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 10 December, as part of Hedgerow Week, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc and Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist were joined by Joe Gowran, CEO, Woodlands of Ireland and Maria Cullen, Chair of the Society of Irish Plant Pathologists (SIPP) to discuss the value of native provenance trees and hedging stock and how to reduce health risks to them.

11 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Food from hedges - Hedgerow Week 2021

On Thursday, 9 December, as part of Hedgerow Week 2021, the topic of food from hedges was discussed. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc was joined by a panel of foraging experts.

09 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Beef Conference 2021

Due to COVID-19, this year's National Beef Conference was delivered as two webinars, on Monday, 6th December and Wednesday, 8th December. The conference consisted of the latest beef research and the best technical advice for beef farmers.

09 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Measures to reduce GHG emissions on dairy farms - Checklist

Climate change is perhaps the greatest challenge facing the world right now. Farmers can be a part of the solution! What are you doing on your farm to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Have you thought about the climate actions that you can take in the future to reduce emissions?

09 December 2021
Type
Factsheet
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Measures to reduce GHG Emissions on suckler farms - Checklist

Climate change is perhaps the greatest challenge facing the world right now. Farmers can be a part of the solution! What are you doing on your farm to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Have you thought about the climate actions that you can take in the future to reduce emissions?

09 December 2021
Type
Factsheet
1,282KB
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Hedge Cutting - Hedgerow Week 2021

On Wednesday, 8 December, as part of Hedgerow Week 2021, the topic of hedge cutting was discussed. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Machinery Specialist joined Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to host a panel discussion on hedgerow management with hedge cutting contractors, farmer organisations and the NPWS.

08 December 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Outlook 2022 - Economic Prospects for Agriculture

Contributors: Cathal Buckley, Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Kevin Hanrahan, Tom Houlihan, Anne Kinsella, John Lennon, Jason Loughrey, Michael McKeon, Brian Moran and Fiona Thorne, Teagasc.

07 December 2021
Type
Report
6,257KB
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Biodiversity of hedges - Hedgerow Week 2021

On Tuesday, 7 December, as part of Hedgerow Week 2021, the biodiversity of hedges was discussed. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc was joined by a panel including ecological experts and the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.

07 December 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Opportunities for Growth in 2022 with PastureBase Ireland - Webinar

On Thursday, 2 December, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by dairy farmer John Phelan to discuss the opportunities for growth in 2022 with PastureBase Ireland.

07 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Knowing your Carbon Footprint

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 2 December, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist to discuss the Bord Bia report and knowing your carbon footprint.

06 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey 2020

Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy Development Programme, Teagasc.

06 December 2021
Type
Report
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The state of Ireland’s hedgerows - Hedgerow Week 2021

On Monday 6 December, as part of Hedgerow Week 2021, the state of Ireland’s hedgerows both quantity and quality was discussed. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc was joined by a panel including research, county councils and hedgerow non-governmental organisations.

06 December 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Planting Hedges

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 3 December, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Pippa Hackett, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director to officially launch Hedgerow Week 2021. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist Teagasc also discussed planting hedges.

03 December 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - November 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

02 December 2021
Type
Newsletter
1,023KB
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National Farm Survey - 2020 Sustainability Report

This report provides the latest available information on farm sustainability performance in Ireland. It is based on detailed analysis of data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability are measured for Dairy, Cattle, Sheep and Tillage farms in 2020.

30 November 2021
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Report
6,526KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Organic Dairying

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 25 November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialist to discuss organic dairying.

30 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021

The Autumn/Winter 2021 issue of TResearch magazine brings a new look. We’ve put the people who carry out our cutting-edge research front and centre.

29 November 2021
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Magazine
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Are you considering converting to Organic Farming? - Webinar

On Wednesday, 24 November, Joe Kelleher and Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted the third in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars which gave an insight into converting to organic farming. They were also joined by two farmers who recently converted to organic farming.

26 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - One Health Approach

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 18th November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Damien Barrett, Superintending Veterinary Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) to discuss the One Health Approach

24 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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National Dairy Conference 2021 - Proceedings

Due to COVID the conference was delivered as two webinars. The attached proceedings reflect the presentations and discussion topics planned.

23 November 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Nursery Stock Seminar

The Teagasc Nursery Stock Seminar took place on Thursday, 4 November in Teagasc Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin and online via Zoom. The event consisted of two sessions, covering growing media and technical updates.

18 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Harvest Report 2021

The 2021 harvest report estimates that the production of cereals was 2.32 million tonnes in 2021. This represents an increase of 407,000 tonnes (21%) from harvest 2020

17 November 2021
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Report
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Taking Stock for 2021

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 11th November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses taking stock for 2021, with a view to getting yourself organised before the end of the year and trying to set yourself up for the coming year.

16 November 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Sheep Welfare Scheme

Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe

16 November 2021
Type
Media Article
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Farm Specific Mitigation Strategies and Practical Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Irish Farms

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 12 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Seamus Kearney, Signpost Programme and Jonathan Herron, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss Farm Specific Mitigation Strategies and Practical Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Irish Farms.

15 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series - Biorefinery Glas and the potential of the bioeconomy to transform grassland agriculture in Ireland

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 22 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by James Gaffey, Munster Technological University (MTU); Johan Sanders, Grassa and Wageningen University & Research; and Bridget Lynch, Teagasc to discuss Biorefinery Glas and the potential of the bioeconomy to transform grassland agriculture in Ireland.

11 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Horticulture Input Costs 2021 - Impact Assessment

Teagasc Horticulture Development Department recently assessed the key input costs that have seen the biggest increases, gathered and validated data, sourced from a range of businesses and trade suppliers.

10 November 2021
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Report
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - When to finish grazing

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 4 November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses when to finish grazing for 2021.

09 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Organic Dairy Farm Walk - Whitty Family Farm

Organic Dairy Farm Walk which took place on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021, on the farm of The Whitty Family, Dunganstown, New Ross, Co Wexford.

03 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Options for Organic Tillage Growers - Webinar

On Wednesday, 27th October, Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted the second in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars which focused on options for organic tillage growers.

02 November 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - October 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

01 November 2021
Type
Newsletter
814KB
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Getting prepared for dry off

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 28th October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc Milk Quality Specialist to discuss getting prepared for dry off.

29 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Selective Dry Cow Therapy

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on 21st October, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by vet Willie Buckley and Finola McCoy from Animal Health Ireland (AHI) to discuss selective dry cow therapy.

29 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Winter housing

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses winter housing.

26 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Bioeconomy to 2030: A Researcher’s Perspective - Webinar

On Wednesday, October 20th, Teagasc held an online webinar “The Bioeconomy to 2030: A Researcher’s Perspective”. The event was held as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021. In this webinar, introduced and moderated by Professor Maeve Henchion, Teagasc researchers reflected on their work to date on the bioeconomy as well as looking to the future and the impact they aim to achieve.

26 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Taking Control of Grass Supply on Beef & Sheep Farms - Webinar

On Thursday, 14 October, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by suckler farmer Trevor Boland and sheep farmer Tomas O'Leary to discuss taking control of grass supply on beef & sheep farms.

26 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Do you know the carbon footprint for your farm? - Webinar

An interactive informative online webinar to guide you through using the carbon footprint figure to make decisions on reducing emissions on your farm. The webinar was held by Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost, Dr. Eleanor Murphy, Bord Bia and Jack Kearney, Signpost Farmer.

21 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Farm Zero C Overview

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 15 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Gavin Hunt, Farm Zero C Project Manager, BiOrbic & Cian White, Trinity College Dublin to get an overview of the Farm Zero C project.

15 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Transferring the Family Farm Online Clinics 2021

Increasingly, farm transfers are taking place during the owner’s lifetime, allowing all parties to manage the process. Every family has a different set of circumstances, but it is always better to have a plan in place. To help you prepare Teagasc hosted two webinars on 6 & 13 October as a follow-on to the webinar which was held last November. 

15 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Hardwood Focus 2021

Hardwood Focus 2021, organised by the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, took place virtually on Thursday, 7 October 2021. It focused on firewood production from hardwood thinnings and featured informative videos, a live presentation and a live studio panel to discuss participants’ questions.

13 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - System drift in dairy farming in Ireland

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 7th October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc to discuss the concept & risk of system drift in dairy farming in Ireland and how people can find it.

08 October 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Managing the Final Grazing Rotation with PastureBase Ireland - Webinar

On Thursday, 30 September, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by dairy farmers Paudie O’Brien & Padraig Callanan to discuss managing the final grazing rotation with PastureBase Ireland.

08 October 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - How does DNA testing support Equine Breeders?

Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Romy Morrin-O’Donnell of Weatherbys Scientific laboratories for the latest webinar in the Let's Talk Equine Webinar Series, which took place on Tuesday 5th October 2021.

07 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series - 'What's the Story with our Bogs?' and the European Carbon Farming Initiative

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 1 October, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Dr Douglas McMillan, Chair of the Green Restoration Ireland (GRI) Cooperative to discuss what’s the story with our Bogs?. Eimhin David Shortt also joined the webinar to discuss the European Carbon Farming Initiative.

04 October 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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ASSAP Interim Report #2

Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Interim Report #2 | 2020

04 October 2021
Type
Report
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Green Acres Farm Walk - JP Hammersley

A farm walk with JP Hammersley, farmer participant of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme, took place on Wednesday, 29 September at 3:30pm on his farm in Lattin, Co. Tipperary.

04 October 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using solar PV and Heat Recovery - Webinar

Donal Gernon and Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department hosted a webinar on Tuesday, 28 September which focused on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using solar PV and Heat Recovery. They were joined by Pat Smith, Managing director of Local Power and Peter McMahon, Technical Sales Director of European Industrial Chillers.

30 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Agroforestry - multiple benefits for Irish agriculture

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 24th September, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Manager was joined by Dr Ian Short, Forestry Research Officer, Teagasc; Professor Jim McAdam, Queens University Belfast; and Mr Eugene Curran, Forestry Inspector, DAFM to discuss Agroforestry - multiple benefits for Irish agriculture.

30 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Sustainable Energy and Investments in the Horticulture Sector Webinar

Donal Gernon and Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department hosted a webinar on Thursday, 23 September which focused on Sustainable Energy and Investments in the Horticulture Sector. They were joined by Declan McEvoy, IFAC and Ray Langton, SEAI.

29 September 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2020 agus na Ráitis Airgeadais

Tá Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2020 bunaithe ar na spriocanna atá leagtha amach i Ráiteas Straitéise Teagasc. Déantar cur síos ar shamplaí d'éachtaí agus forbairtí lárnacha de chuid Stiúrthóireachtaí an Taighde, an Aistrithe Eolais agus na nOibríochtaí i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna sin.

28 September 2021
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Report
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Annual Report 2020 & Financial Statements

The 2020 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy. Examples of key achievements and developments for the Research, Knowledge Transfer and Operations directorates are described in the context of these goals.

28 September 2021
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Report
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The role of multi species swards on Irish organic farms - Webinar

On Wednesday, 22nd September, Joe Kelleher and Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialists were joined by Thomas Moloney, DLF and Kevin O’Hanlon, Organic dairy farmer for the first in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars which focused on the role of multi species swards on Irish organic farms.

23 September 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - The Pearl Mussel Project EIP

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 17th September, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Manager was joined by Dr Patrick Crushell, Project Manager, The Pearl Mussel Project EIP to discuss the Pearl Mussel Project EIP.

21 September 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Crops Forum - Part Two

The annual National Crops Forum took place virtually this year due to Covid19 Restrictions. Part Two of the forum took place on Thursday, 16th September and focused on Carbon Farming & Nitrate Leaching.

17 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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National Crops Forum - Part One

The annual National Crops Forum takes place virtually this year due to Covid19 Restrictions. Part One of the forum took place on Thursday, 9th September and focused on Agronomy & Grain Markets.

10 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Replacement Management

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 9th September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses keeping replacement heifers on target this Autumn.

10 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Ireland's Nitrates Review

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 3rd September, Pat Murphy Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM, to discuss Ireland's Draft Nitrate Action Programme and the 2nd stage consultation.

03 September 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Fertiliser and closing off strategy

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 2nd September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses late season fertiliser N and planning for spring grazing.

03 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Traditional Farm Buildings

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 20th August, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Manager was joined by Anna Meenan, The Heritage Council to discuss traditional farm buildings.

30 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Archaeology and Farming

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 13th August, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Manager was joined by Hugh Carey, Archaeologist, National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss archaeology and farming.

27 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Managing Hedgerows

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 19th August, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Aoife Leader, Teagasc to discuss managing hedgerows.

27 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Managing Nutrient Runoff from Farmyards

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 6th August, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme was joined by Sara Vero, Assistant Lecturer, Agricultural Science, Waterford Institute of Technology to discuss managing nutrient runoff from farmyards.

27 August 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - August 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

27 August 2021
Type
Newsletter
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The Signpost Series Webinar - The Hen Harrier Project

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 30th July, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme was joined by Fergal Monaghan, Project Manager for the Hen Harrier Programme to discuss the Hen Harrier Project.

26 August 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Liver Fluke on Farms

By Niall Treanor, B& T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

23 August 2021
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Economics around late calving cows

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 19th August, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss the economics around late calving cows.

20 August 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Research Insights Webinar - Increasing energy use efficiency on Irish farms

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 4th August, Pat Dillon, Head of Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme was joined by John Upton, Research Officer; Ger McCutcheon, Pig Development Officer and Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist to discuss increasing energy use efficiency on Irish farms.

12 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar - Cocci – Prevention is better than Cure

Host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Ellie Radford, Huvepharma & Callum Turner, St David’s Poultry Team on a recent Let's Talk Poultry webinar which took place on Wednesday, 28 July to discuss Cocci – Prevention is better than Cure, followed by a questions & answers session.

12 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar - Understanding Foot Pad Dermatitis

Host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Conor Sheehy, St David’s Poultry Team on a recent Let's Talk Poultry webinar which took place on Wednesday, 11th August to discuss understanding Foot Pad Dermatitis.

12 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Building Grass for an Extended Grazing Season - Webinar

On Thursday, 5th August, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by with David Brady, Heavy Soils farmer and John Galvin, Dry soils farmer to discuss building grass for an extended grazing season.

09 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Update on ASSAP and Water Quality restoration

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 16th July, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme was joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc and Joe Crockett, Dairy Sustainability Ireland to give an update on ASSAP and Water Quality restoration.

09 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Recent policy developments for managing grazing livestock in New Zealand

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 23rd July, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme was joined by Ross Monaghan, Ag Research, New Zealand to discuss recent policy developments for managing grazing livestock in New Zealand – some practical implications and future research needs to lessen farming’s impact on water quality.

09 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Grazing Utilisation Star Index

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday 22nd July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Tomás Tubritt, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss the Grazing Utilisation Star Index.

06 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Autumn Grass Strategy

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday 29th July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor to discuss an Autumn Grass Strategy.

03 August 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture (July 2021)

Trevor Donnellan, Kevin Hanrahan, Anne Kinsella, Jason Loughrey, John Lennon, Brian Moran, Fiona Thorne and Emma Dillon, Agricultural Economics & Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, Athenry, Co Galway, Ireland.

29 July 2021
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Report
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Research Insights Webinar - Reducing methane emissions from ruminants

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 14th July, David Kenny, Teagasc Head of Animal & Bioscience Department was joined by Donagh Berry, Sinead Waters and Ben Lahart to discuss reducing methane emissions from ruminants.

28 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Official Launch of 'A Man with a Mission' Dr. Tom Walsh

A new book has been published which documents the life and times of one of Ireland's most distinguished agricultural scientists, Dr. Tom Walsh, the first Director of An Foras Taluntais (AFT), the predecessor of Teagasc. The authors, Dr. Edward Culleton and Rosemary Buckley (née Walsh) were joined by Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director, to officially launch the book virtually, on Tuesday, 20 July 2021.

26 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - July 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

23 July 2021
Type
Newsletter
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The Impact of Nitrogen Management Strategies within Grass Based Dairy Systems

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) requested Teagasc to model the impact (environmental and economic) of a number of farm nitrogen mitigation measures in order to inform policy of the best current and potential actions to deliver the catchment based nitrate load reduction estimated by the EPA.

21 July 2021
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Report
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar: Layer Management - Back to Basics

Host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Robbie Hagwood, poultry consultant on a recent Let's Talk Poultry webinar which took place on Wednesday, 14 July to discuss layer management – back to basics.

21 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Work Safely with Cattle

By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

20 July 2021
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Setting up your Fertiliser Spreader

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday 15th July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, was joined by guest speaker Francis Quigley, Machinery Specialist at Kildalton College, Teagasc, and they discussed setting up your fertiliser spreader.

20 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Smarter Milking

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday 8th July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by guest speakers Pádraig O’Connor, Teagasc Grange; Michelle McGrath, Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Andrew Hogan, FRS Training to discuss smarter milking.

13 July 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Roadways and Water Systems

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 1st July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses roadways and water systems.

08 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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9th Infogest Webinar on Food Digestion

The 9th INFOGEST webinar on Food Digestion took place on Wednesday, 7th July. The theme of this webinar was “Lipid digestion in early life”.

07 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar- High Nature Value Farmland in Ireland

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 2nd July, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Padraig Foley, Teagasc were joined by Dr James Moran, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) to discuss High Nature Value Farmland in Ireland: marginal farming or central role in combating climate and biodiversity challenges?.

06 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar - The SSRH - Planning & Implementation

Host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Ray Langton and Denis Neary, SEAI & Martin Dempsey, commercial broiler producer on a recent Let's Talk Poultry webinar which took place on Wednesday, 30 June to discuss the SSRH.

06 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Commercial dairy farming without fertilizer N

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 25th June, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme were joined by Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss commercial dairy farming without fertilizer N.

02 July 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Crop Trials Event 2021

The Teagasc Crop Trials Event took place in Oak Park, Carlow, across two days on Wednesday, 30th June and Thursday, 1st July 2021.

30 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Starrett Family Dairy Farm

In 2020, the Starrett family was awarded the top prize in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

29 June 2021
Type
Factsheet
633KB
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Reseeding

By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Region

29 June 2021
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Media Article
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Research Insights Webinar - The production of high quality milk for a competitive international market

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June, Padraig French, Head of Livestock Systems Department and Dairy Enterprise Leader in Teagasc was joined by David Gleeson, Pablo Silva Bolona and Bernie O’Brien, Teagasc Research Officers to discuss the production of high quality milk for a competitive international market.

29 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Milking Machine Maintenance

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series which took place on the 24th of June, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist discusses the process of liner changes and the advantages that come with it. Stuart also talks about the disadvantages that come with not changing the liners.

25 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - June 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department

24 June 2021
Type
Newsletter
586KB
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Clean Broilers Webinar

Clean Broilers Webinar which took place on Thursday, 24th June 2021

24 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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How is your health?

By Aoife Forde, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

23 June 2021
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Media Article
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Opening Statement on Organic Farming to the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Food and the Marine

The Teagasc vision for organic farming is driven by an increasing market for organic food and by EU and national policy. At EU level, The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal that aims to make food systems sustainable, equitable, and healthy. Organic farming has a key role to play in the delivery of this vision. The target of 25% of all EU land to be farmed organically by 2030 is ambitious and sets out a ‘horizon point’ for Ireland.

22 June 2021
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Submission
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The Signpost Series Webinar - The All Ireland Pollinator Plan

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 18th June, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme were joined by Dr Úna FitzPatrick, National Biodiversity Data Centre to discuss the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.

21 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Breeding Season

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 17th June, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist highlights that we are coming to the end of the breeding season.

21 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar - Renewable gas and the Mitchelstown Central Grid Injection facility

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 28th May, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme were joined by Niamh Gillen, Innovation Engineer and Ian Kilgallon, Business Development & Innovation Manager, Gas Networks Ireland to discuss renewable gas and the Mitchelstown Central Grid Injection facility.

21 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Signpost Series Webinar - A farmer's perspective on Biodiversity, Emissions and Water Quality

On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 11th June, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme were joined by Thomas Duffy, dairy farmer and past President of Macra Na Feirme to give an insight into a farmer's perspective on Biodiversity, Emissions and Water Quality.

18 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar - Biosecurity

In this episode of the Let's Talk Poultry Webinar Series which took place on Wenesday, 16th June, host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Conor Sheehy, St David’s Poultry Team to discuss biosecurity.

17 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Virtual Talking Timber 2021

Talking Timber 2021 – Teagasc's annual timber marketing event aims to support forest owners in harvesting their conifer forests. In its ninth year, this year’s theme was "The Business of Forestry: how to sell timber". This live virtual event took place on Tuesday, 15 June 2021 at 7pm.

17 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis is a respiratory disease of poultry. It is a highly contagious disease caused by a herpesvirus. This poster highlights some of the biosecurity measures that need to be implemented by anyone entering your poultry enterprise.

16 June 2021
Type
Leaflet
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Let's Talk Dairy - Nitrogen planning & application

On this episode of 'Let's Talk Dairy' which took place on Thursday, 10th June, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist, was joined by Michael O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland to discuss nitrogen planning & application.

14 June 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options - Insects Spark interest in Research and Farming Projects

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 8th June, host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Carlos Álvarez García, Teagasc Research Officer, Carl Coudron, Inagro, Belgium and Lynda Bolger from Celtic Cricket Farm to discuss the rising global popularity with insect farming.

10 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Pig Herd Performance Report 2020

The National Pig Herd Performance Report 2020, produced by the Teagasc Pig Development Department is the detailed analysis of the performance of the pig farms that participated in the Teagasc e-Profit Monitor (ePM) recording system in 2020.

10 June 2021
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Report
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Opportunities for cut foliage growers

On a recent episode of Farm Business Options, which took place on Tuesday, 1st June, host Barry Caslin was joined by Andy Whelton, Teagasc Cut Foliage Ornamentals Specialist and Jim Costello of Forest Produce to discuss business options around cut foliage.

08 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Fertilizer for second cut silage / surplus bales

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series which took place on the 3rd of June, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist discusses fertilizer requirements for second cut silage and also in terms of surplus silage taken off of milking platforms over the last couple of days.

04 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Research Insights Webinar - Increasing the welfare of farm animals

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 26th May, Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc was joined by Muireann Conneely & Bernadette Earley, Research Officers and Laura Boyle, Senior Research Officer to discuss increasing the welfare of farm animals.

01 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options - BIA Innovator Campus – Transforming Food Entrepreneurship

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 25 May, host Barry Caslin Teagasc was joined by Elaine Donohue, BIA Innovator Campus General Manager and Colm Foley, Teagasc Food Technologist, Bia Innovator Campus CLG to discuss details of the facilities and supports available at the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway for food entrepreneurs.

01 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - May 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Pig Development Department

31 May 2021
Type
Newsletter
1,343KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Weekly Fertility Report

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Dan O'Riordan, ICBF to give an insight into how to do the weekly fertility report correctly.

28 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let' Talk Dairy - Grass Management

On this episode of The Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy specialist talks about Grass management.

20 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Unlocking Silage Potential

By Gabriel Trayers, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

18 May 2021
Type
Media Article
136KB
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The Signpost Programme

The Signpost programme - A Teagasc proposal to prompt climate action by all Irish farmers.

18 May 2021
Type
Booklet
5,400KB
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3rd European Beef Carbon Farmers’ Network - Webinar

The 3rd European farmers’ network webinar took place on Tuesday, 4th May 2021. Innovative grass-based Irish beef producers gave an insight into how they're improving beef carbon footprint.

17 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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No Dig Gardening Event

This episode is brought to you by John Mulhern who is the college principal in the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin.

17 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Cutting For Quality Silage

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist discusses how to cut for the highest quality of silage.

14 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Green Acres Virtual Farm Walk - Jarlath and Austin Ruane

On Thursday, 13th May, Jarlath and Austin Ruane, farmer participants of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme hosted a virtual event from their farm in Claremorris, Co. Mayo through the use of social media and video.

13 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Farm Roadway Visual Assessment Booklet

This handbook aims to describe visual assessment indicators that can be used to identify the extent of connectivity between roadway runoff and waters; and examine the structure and configuration of the entire roadway network and evaluate its pollution risk potential.

13 May 2021
Type
Booklet
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Lambing Review

By Colm Murray, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

11 May 2021
Type
Media Article
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Let's Talk Sheep Webinar - Silage Making on Sheep Farms

Host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Dr. Tim Keady, Teagasc Researcher on this episode of the Let's Talk Sheep webinar series which took place on Thursday, 6th May to discuss silage making on sheep farms.

11 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Weed Control

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist is joined by Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialist to discuss weed control, following up on the recent webinar with Deirdre Hennessy on establishing grass-white clover swards.

10 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Danny Bermingham Virtual Farm Walk

On Thursday, 6th May, Danny Bermingham, participant in the Teagasc Heavy Soils programme hosted a virtual event from his farm through the medium of video and social media.

06 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Farm Diversification in Austria

On a recent Farm Business Options Webinar which took place on Tuesday, 4th May, Barry Caslin was joined by a local farm advisor and two diversified agri-tourism farmers to get an insight into their journey and supports available for such enterprises in Austria.

05 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine Webinar - Breeding Eventers, Mares are ‘Gold’

Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Kate Jarvey, Monymusk Stud/ Attington Sport Horses and Austin O’Connor, Attington Sport Horses for the latest webinar in the Let's Talk Equine Webinar Series, which took place on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.

05 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Crop Agronomy Webinar - May 2021

The fourth in a series of Teagasc Crop Agronomy Update Webinars took place on Tuesday, 4th May 2021. Teagasc researchers, specialists and advisors updated growers on crop agronomy for the coming weeks.

04 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Milk Recording Reports

In this week's episode in the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs discusses milk recording reports and the importance it has to farmers.

30 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Results-Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP)

The Results-Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP) is a Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) pilot project that pays farmers to maintain and improve the environmental conditions of their land. This factsheet provides information on the pilot project.

29 April 2021
Type
Factsheet
486KB
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Collaborative Farming Options

On a recent Farm Business Options Webinar which took place on Tuesday, 27th April, Barry Caslin was joined by Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Farm Structures Specialist to discuss the various collaborative agreements on offer.

28 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Will it ever Grow?

By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Regional Unit

27 April 2021
Type
Media Article
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The Signpost Series - The BRIDE Project

On the latest episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 23rd April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Donal Sheehan, Manager of the BRIDE Project to give an overview of the Project, results-based payments and how farmers can be rewarded for environmental improvement.

26 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Sexed Semen and Synchronisation Protocols

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on 15th April, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist gives advice on cows that are suitable for sexed semen and appropriate synchronisation protocols for both cows and heifers.

23 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Caroline Walsh Virtual Farm Walk

On April 21st, Caroline Walsh, overall and dairy category winner of the 2020 Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition hosted a virtual event from her farm through the medium of video, social media and live webinar

22 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Pig Newsletter - April 2021

Get the latest news and advice from our Pig Development Department

22 April 2021
Type
Newsletter
1,783KB
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Are you Sun Smart? Webinar

A webinar to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer and UV exposure in the farming community took place on Wednesday, 21st April. Representatives from the HSE and the Irish Cancer Society advised what you can do to protect yourself against the risks of skin cancer and UV exposure on your farm in the months ahead.

22 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Weed control in container and field grown ornamental nursery stock - Webinar

On a recent webinar which took place on Wednesday, 15th April 2021, Donall Flanagan and Andy Whelton, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by David Talbot, Senior Horticulture Consultant with ADAS to discuss weed control in nursery stock production.

19 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Climate Mitigation Options through Afforestation

In this episode of The Signpost Series webinars, which took place on Friday, 9th April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by guest speakers Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist and Dr. Kevin Black, Forestry, Environmental Research and Services (FERS) to discuss Climate Mitigation Options through Afforestation.

19 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Multi-species Swards

In this episode of The Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Thursday, 1st April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by guest speakers Dr. Helen Sheridan and Prof. Tommy Boland, UCD to discuss multi-species swards - sward and animal performance under reduced nitrogen fertiliser inputs.

16 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Greener Pastures

By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

16 April 2021
Type
Media Article
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Teagasc Seed Potato Webinar

The Teagasc Seed Potato Webinar took place on Thursday, 15th April 2021. This webinar outlined the challenges of imports and the best practices to growing more seed potatoes in Ireland.

16 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Hitting Grazing Targets in 2021 with PastureBase Ireland Webinar

Are you looking to make better grazing decisions on your farm in April? On this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 7th April, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through how you can use PastureBase Ireland to plan your spring grazing.

13 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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8th INFOGEST Webinar on Food Digestion

The 8th INFOGEST webinar on food digestion took place on Wednesday, 7th April at 2PM. The theme of this webinar was “in vitro Digestion Models” from Working Group 1 of the INFOGEST network.

12 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep Webinar - Nematodirus / Coccidiosis in Lambs

Host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher and Michael Gottstein, Head of Teagasc Sheep KT on this episode of the Let's Talk Sheep webinar series which took place on Thursday, 8th April to discuss nematodirus and coccidiosis in lambs.

12 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Crop Agronomy Webinar - April 2021

The third in a series of Teagasc Crop Agronomy Update Webinars took place on Tuesday, 6th April. This webinar covered the major agronomy decisions needed over the coming weeks in winter and spring crops.

12 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine Webinar - Which youngsters merit further investment?

Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Andrew Hughes of Ennisnag Stud, Damien Griffen of Lissyegan Stables and Cameron Hanley, international showjumper for the latest webinar in the Let's Talk Equine Webinar Series, which took place on Tuesday 6th April 2021.

09 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Integrated Pest Management - Aphid pest control - Webinar

On a recent Integrated Pest Management Webinar, which took place on Wednesday, 7th April 2021, Donall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department was joined by David Davidson, Technical Consultant with Koppert to discuss aphid pest control.

09 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Diversification in Donegal

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 6th April 2021, Seamus Campbell, Teagasc Donegal was joined by Noreen & James Cunningham, Donegal Farmhouse Cheese; John Graham, Ballyholey Farm Shop and Andrew Ward, Inishowen Development Partnership to discuss diversification in Donegal.

08 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Facts on Applying Lime

Lime is a key technology for Ireland to increase farm N efficiency, reduce overall chemical N usage and deliver on agricultural emission reduction targets. This factsheet provides information on a number of factors identified as barriers to the application of lime.

01 April 2021
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Factsheet
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Working with farmers to improve water quality

In this episode of The Signpost Series webinar, which took place as part of Water Quality Week, on Friday, 26 Mark, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager and Edward Burgess, ACP Specialist Advisor, Teagasc to discuss working with farmers to improve water quality.

31 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Research Insights Webinar - Increasing the value of beef from the dairy herd

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 31 March, Donagh Berry - Teagasc Researcher & Director of VistaMilk SFI Research Centre was joined by Alan Twomey; Nicky Byrne & Padraig French to give an insight into how the co-evolution of breeding and management strategies can deliver on maximising the value of beef from the dairy herd.

31 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch Spring 2021

Grass Roots: 70 Years of Grassland Research

30 March 2021
Type
Magazine
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Research Insights Webinar - New Reproductive Technologies to Increase the Sustainability of Milk and Beef Production

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Thursday, 18 March, Pat Dillon - Head of Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Programme at Teagasc was joined by Stephen Moore, Stephen Butler & David Kenny to discuss the development of new reproductive technologies in relation to heat detection, sexed semen, IVF and male fertility.

30 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options - Digitalisation to transform agriculture in Ireland

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021, host Barry Caslin was joined by Teagasc colleagues Stuart Green & Áine Regan and Peter Mc Shane from GLAS Energy Technology, to discuss digitalisation to transform agriculture in Ireland.

26 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Nitrate Leaching from Tillage Lands

There is a high risk of nitrate leaching from free draining tillage fields in the autumn/ winter and early spring period of the year due to low crop growth rates and high rainfall levels. Farmers can help reduce these losses by carefully managing fertiliser applications and targeted establishment of catch or cover crops. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
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Factsheet
2,667KB
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Organic Fertiliser Management

Organic fertilisers can be a valuable asset on a farm, but only if managed correctly. When spread, organic fertiliser is either absorbed by soil and plants or lost to air and water. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
2,514KB
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Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland

There is a high risk of nitrate leaching from free draining grassland fields in early spring. Farmers can help reduce these losses by carefully managing fertiliser applications and using good Nutrient Management Planning practices. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
3,213KB
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Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality

Grassland herbicides are an important part of good grassland management for many farmers. However, misuse can lead to impacts on water quality. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
2,345KB
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Riparian Buffer Zones

By establishing Riparian Buffer Zones in key locations on your farm, you will help to protect water courses from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
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Factsheet
2,335KB
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The Signpost Series - The impact of pesticides on water quality

In this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Programme Manager is joined by John Keogh, Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA).

22 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Grass10 Update

On this episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs is accompanied by Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 to give an insight into how things are going in relation to the grass.

22 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series - Multi-species mixtures

On a recent episode of the Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Friday, 19th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by John Finn, Teagasc to discuss multi-species mixtures increase yields and resilience to drought, with lower nitrogen inputs.

19 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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How Does Grass Grow?

Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport

18 March 2021
Type
Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Munster Bovine health screening

In this episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs is joined by Dennis Howard who is a Veterinary Surgeon with Munster Bovine. The topic discussed in this webinar is bulk milk health screening and its commonality in certain regions in Ireland with special emphasis in Munster.

16 March 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Contract Calf and Weanling Rearing Agreement

Contract Calf and Weanling Rearing Agreement (Minimum>10 days of age to agreed end date) - This agreement covers two different rearing periods: 1. Calf arrival (greater than 10 days) to weaning; & 2. Weaning to an agreed end date). Final Version - 12.03.2021.

12 March 2021
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Booklet
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Contract Calf Rearing Agreement

Specimen Agreement for Contract Calf Rearing (Minimum >10 days of age to weaning) - Final Version 12.03.2021.

12 March 2021
Type
Booklet
849KB
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The Signpost Series - Farm sustainability approach at Carbery Group

On a recent episode of the Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Friday, 5th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Enda Buckley, Director of Sustainability and Aoife Feeney, Farm Sustainability Manager at Carbery Ireland to discuss the farm sustainability approach at Carbery Group.

10 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Planning your Spring Grazing with PastureBase Ireland

Are you looking to graze more in March? On this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 3rd March, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through how you can use PastureBase Ireland to plan your spring grazing.

09 March 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Crops costs and returns 2020

The Teagasc Crops Costs & Returns are intended as an indicative guide to crop margins. Compiled by: Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists.

04 March 2021
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Report
651KB
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Teagasc Crop Agronomy Update Webinar

The second of the Teagasc Crop Agronomy Update Webinars took place on Tuesday, 2nd March. Teagasc researchers, specialists and advisors updated growers on crop agronomy for the coming weeks.

04 March 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Body condition score at calving

On the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist gives an insight into body condition score at calving in the Spring time. He also outlines what the ideal BCS bracket your cows should be in.

03 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Replacement Management

By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

03 March 2021
Type
Media Article
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Social Farming

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021, host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Helen Doherty, Social Farming Ireland, to outline what anyone considering running a Social Farm enterprise needs to know.

03 March 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Disbudding

Disbudding Factsheet

02 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Early lactation

On the latest episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Don Crowley, Milk Quality Specialist at Teagasc where they discuss what can be done in the milking parlor with freshly calved cows in order to try and stay ahead of the cell count before it becomes a problem.

23 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Malting Barley Conference 2021

The Teagasc Malting Barley Conference in conjunction with Boortmalt, took place virtually on Tuesday 23 February as an interactive webinar.

23 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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2021 National Tillage Conference

The 2021 National Tillage Conference took place virtually, split over two days, on Wednesday, 3rd February and Wednesday, 17th February.

18 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Enterprising and Sustainable Energy Communities in Louth and Kerry

On a recent Farm Business Options Webinar which took place on Tuesday, 16 February, host Barry Caslin, Teagasc was joined by Gerry Reaburn, Rural Community Development Specialist; Kevin O’Sullivan, Teagasc Kerry/Limerick Advisor & Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub Manager to discuss Enterprising and Sustainable Energy Communities in Louth and Kerry.

17 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Virtual Hill Sheep Conference 2021

The Teagasc Virtual Hill Sheep Conference took place virtually, across two evenings at 8pm on Wednesday, 17th February and Thursday, 18th February.

17 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Research Insights Webinar - Viruses - The Fightback and the Future

On a recent Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 17 February, Muireann Egan - Communications Officer, Teagasc Food Research Programme was joined by Teagasc Researchers Fiona Crispie, John Kenny and Olivia McAuliffe to learn more about viruses…the good and the bad.

17 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Carrot Fly Webinar

Vegetable Webinar focusing on Carrot Fly, hosted by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department, took place on Tuesday, 26th January 2021. Webinar hosts Andy Whelton & Eoin Sweetman, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department were joined by leading UK entomologist and researcher Prof. Rosemary Collier of Warwick University and UK carrot and parsnip consultant Colin Noble of Vegetable Consultancy Services Ltd.

15 February 2021
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Teagasc/SRUC Virtual Conference 2021

The role of digital in securing a green rural economy was the focus of a joint virtual conference, held by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Teagasc, which took place on Tuesday, 9th February. The virtual conference was the third in a series of annual events.

15 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Cattle Webinar - Early Spring Grassland Management

Alan Dillon, Teagasc Beef Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 on this episode of Let's Talk Cattle which took place on Thursday, 11th February to discuss Early Spring Grassland Management.

15 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep Webinar - Reducing Mortality at Lambing Time

Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by the team of Teagasc Sheep Specialists on this episode of Let's Talk Sheep which took place on Thursday, 4th February to discuss Reducing Mortality at Lambing Time.

15 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Winter Crop Agronomy Update Webinar - Session One

The first of the Teagasc Winter Crop Agronomy Update Webinars took place on Tuesday, 9th February. Teagasc researchers, specialists and advisors updated growers on crop agronomy for the coming weeks.

15 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Protected Urea: A Research Update

On the latest episode of The Signpost Series webinars, which took place on Friday, 12 February, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by guest speaker Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss Protected Urea: A Research Update.

12 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Getting Familiar with PastureBase Ireland Webinar

Are you looking to begin your journey measuring grass with PastureBase Ireland? On this webinar which took place on Thursday, 4th February, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through a step-by-step process of using PastureBase Ireland.

09 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Value added food production in the Kerry/Limerick Region

On a recent Farm Business Options Webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 2 February, host, Padraig Fitzgerald, Teagasc Kerry/Limerick was joined by Nick Cotter, Cotter Organic Lamb; Kate Carmody, Beal Organic Cheese & John Hassett, Ballyhoura Development CLG to discuss value added food production in the Kerry/Limerick Region.

05 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine - Movement of equines between Ireland and the UK (including as a landbridge) since Brexit

The eleventh webinar in the Let's Talk Equine series took place on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021. Teagasc Equine Specialist, Wendy Conlon was joined by Catherine Lawler, Superintending Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Division, Department of Agriculture Food and Marine; Celine O’ Neill, Principal Officer, Brexit Policy and Customs Legislation Branch, Customs Division, Revenue; and Humphrey O’ Sullivan, Assistant Principal Officer, VAT Interpretation Branch, Indirect Taxes Policy & Legislation Division, Revenue. The topic discussed was movement of equines between Ireland and the UK, including using the UK as a landbridge.

05 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Lets Talk Dairy Webinar - Night time calving

On a recent Let's Talk Dairy Webinar which took place on Thursday, 4th February, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Marion Beecher to discuss night time calving and how Covid-19 has an impact on it.

05 February 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Lambing 2021

Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare

05 February 2021
Type
Media Article
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The Signpost Series - Reduction of Methane gas emissions in agriculture

On the latest episode of The Signpost Series webinars, which took place on Friday, 29 January, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc were joined by Sinéad Waters, Principal Research Officer in the Animal & Bio-science Research Department in Teagasc to discuss the development of strategies to reduce methane emissions from agriculture.

04 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Being Sustainable

By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

02 February 2021
Type
Media Article
172KB
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Crops Costs and Returns 2021

Compiled by: Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists

02 February 2021
Type
Report
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Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Milk Fever

On this episode of the Let’s Talk Dairy for January 28th 2021, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Joe Patton, Teagasc Nutritionist to discuss milk fever.

29 January 2021
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Irish Farmers Connecting to the Grid

On a recent Farm Business Options Webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 26 January, host, Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Grainne Blount, Natural Forces; Tom Marren, Astatine and Rory Mullan, MullanGrid Consulting to discuss the options for Irish farmers connecting to the Grid.

28 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Virtual Sheep Conference 2021 Event Proceedings

The Teagasc Sheep Conference 2021 took place virtually, across two evenings at 8pm on Tuesday, 26th January and Thursday 28th January.

26 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Spring Tillage Webinars

The Spring Tillage Webinars took place across two sessions on Tuesday, 19th and Thursday 21st January. The webinars covered a wide range of topics including spring cereal varieties; straw incorporation scheme; GLAS and biodiversity on tillage farms; BREXIT implications for the tillage industry; Optimising the use of Organic manures and Beans.

22 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Opportunities for Industrial Hemp in Irish Agriculture

On a recent Farm Business Options Webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 19 January, host, Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Liam Donohue, Technological University Dublin (Hemp Insulation); Alan Jackson, farmer grower and Killian McGrath, Remedy Health to discuss the opportunities for Industrial Hemp in Irish Agriculture.

20 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Grass10 Report 2017 - 2020

In 2017, Teagasc launched a multi-year Grass10 campaign (four years, 2017-2020) to promote sustainable grassland excellence on Irish livestock farms (dairy, beef and sheep).

19 January 2021
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Report
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The Signpost Series Webinar - AgClimatise

On the latest episode of The Signpost Series webinars, which took place on Friday, 15 January, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by guest speaker Dale Crammond, Climate Change and Bioenergy Policy Division, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) to discuss AgClimatise - A roadmap to Climate Neutrality for Irish Agriculture.

18 January 2021
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Achieving Grazing Excellence Webinar

On this webinar, which took place on Wednesday, 9th December, the PastureBase Ireland and Teagasc Grass10 team were joined by Tipperary dairy farmer and Grass10 Carrick-on-Suir course member Jim White to discuss achieving grazing excellence in 2021.

15 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Once a Day Milking Conference 2021

Once a Day Milking Conference 2021 took place virtually on Thursday, 14 January. The theme of this year’s online conference centred on the latest research about the impact of once a day milking on milk production and how to manage this effect. Speakers at this conference included: Emer Kennedy, Teagasc Moorepark; dairy farmer MJ Delaney and Nick Sneddon, Fonterra.

15 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Equine Webinar - Getting ready for the breeding season

Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Andrea Ryan, Kilcash Equine Clinic for the latest webinar in the Let's Talk Equine Webinar Series, which took place on Tuesday 12th January 2021. Wendy and Andrea discussed getting ready for the breeding season.

14 January 2021
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Farm Diversification in Roscommon & Longford

Webinar host, Donal McCabe, Teagasc Longford facilitated this webinar which took place on Tuesday, 12 January. Donal was joined by Shirley O’Halleran, O’Halleran’s Family Farm ; Justina & Liam Gavin, Dumanilra Organic Farm & Padraig Corcoran, Lough Ree Boat & Bike Hire to discuss Farm Diversification in Roscommon & Longford.

12 January 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Avian Influenza Biosecurity

Avian Influenza, otherwise known as Bird Flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds. This disease poses a constant threat to the Irish Poultry industry.

11 January 2021
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Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar - Using a Yearly Planner to Organise Yourself

Nollaig Heffernan, Independent Management Consultant joins Stuart Childs to discuss some top tips around the practical use and application of a yearly planner to ensure you make effective and efficient farm management decisions throughout the year.

08 January 2021
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Teagasc Pig Development Department Review of Strategy 2015 - 2020

The Teagasc Pig Development Department carries out a Review of Strategy 2015 - 2020. It's vision is to increase profitability in the pig sector by producing environmentally sustainable and welfare friendly pig meat to the highest safety and quality standards.

23 December 2020
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Farm Diversification in Cork West

Webinar hosts, Áine O'Riordan & Seamus Lordan, Teagasc Cork West facilitated this webinar, which took place on Tuesday, 22 December with guest speakers Alan & Valerie Kingston, Glenilen Farm; David & Elizabeth Ross, Top of the Rock Pod Park and walking Centre; & Johnny Lynch, Macroom Buffalo Farm.

23 December 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar - Poultry Nutrition - Time to Take Stock

In this edition of Let's Talk Poultry Webinar Series which took place on Wednesday, 16 December, host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Michelle Burke, Senior Poultry Nutritionist, Devenish to discuss poultry nutrition - time to take stock.

22 December 2020
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TResearch Winter 2020

Acoustic sensors for monitoring dairy processes

21 December 2020
Type
Magazine
10,317KB
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Emerging trends in EU policy

On this episode of The Signpost Series Webinar which took place on Friday, 18 December, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc were joined by Alan Matthews, Trinity College Dublin to discuss emerging trends in EU policy - CAP, Green Deal, Farm to Fork.

18 December 2020
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Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar - Grazing infrastructure and reseeding plans

On a recent episode of the Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Thinking about Dairy Farming, get the basics right webinar which took place on Monday, 30 November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Specialist focused on grazing infrastructure and reseeding plans.

18 December 2020
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Farm Business Options Webinar - The Farm: feeding the mind and body

Rachel Taylor, Teagasc Kildare was joined by Stephen Morrison, So earth projects; James Fennell, Green Barn at Burtown House in Athy and Helen Mulhall, LEADER on a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 15 December to discuss the farm: feeding the mind and body.

17 December 2020
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Achieving Grazing Excellence in 2021 Webinar

The PastureBase and Grass10 team hosted an online webinar on Wednesday, 9 December to discuss achieving grazing excellence in 2021. John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisors and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland were joined by Tipperary dairy farmer and Grass10 Carrick-on-Suir course member Jim White.

15 December 2020
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Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar - Farmyard infrastructure design and building a capital budget

On the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Thinking about Dairy Farming, get the basics right webinar which took place on Monday, 7 December, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Specialist focused on areas around designing a suitable farmyard infrastructure to suit your enterprise and building a capital budget.

15 December 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Dairy breeding policy for 2021 breeding season

The Irish dairy industry has benefited enormously from the increase in the EBI of the Irish dairy herd since its establishment in 2001. However, there are still significant benefits to be obtained by further increasing the EBI of the national dairy herd. Teagasc’s Next Generation Herd. clearly demonstrates this. Dairy farmers should select a team of high EBI AI bulls taking cognisance of relatedness, reliability, herd size and suitability to their farm system.

15 December 2020
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Ag-Climatise report and ammonia emissions

On the December episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar, Stuart Childs outlines some findings from the Ag-Climatise report and some possible resolutions which can be achieved around ammonia emissions that we have to try to achieve in the coming years.

15 December 2020
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Measuring and Mapping Hedges

On this episode of The Signpost Series Webinar which took place on Friday, 11 December, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd and Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc were joined by Stuart Green, Teagasc Research Officer to discuss measuring and mapping hedges. Stuart's presentation was followed by a Q&A session.

14 December 2020
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BEAM Scheme Scenarios

By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

11 December 2020
Type
Media Article
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Growing Hedges for a sustainable future

On this episode of The Signpost Series Webinars, Mark Gibson and Pat Murphy were joined by Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Agriculture with responsibility for land use and biodiversity and Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist who spoke about the importance of growing hedges for a sustainable future.

11 December 2020
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Teagasc Sectoral Roadmaps 2027

A series of Teagasc Sectoral Roadmaps 2027 was published on Tuesday, 8 December during a live webinar. Paul Maher, Assistant Director of Teagasc Knowledge Transfer Directorate chaired the webinar where speakers gave an overview of the main elements of the Teagasc Sectoral Roadmaps 2027.

09 December 2020
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Diversifying the Farming Business in Leitrim

Cian Condon, Teagasc Leitrim was joined by Nuala McNulty, Tawnylust Lodge; Helen Hay, Glencar teaSHED & Cianán Redmond 12 Quail Farm on a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tueday, 8 December to discuss the possibilities for diversified farm businesses and the importance to consider the implications for your core farm business.

08 December 2020
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Dairy

A new Teagasc Dairy Roadmap for 2027 was published during the Teagasc Dairy Conference on 25 November. It includes Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental and land use implications; along with Research, advisory and education actions.

08 December 2020
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Factsheet
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs

A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Pigs was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

08 December 2020
Type
Factsheet
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Forestry

A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Forestry was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

08 December 2020
Type
Factsheet
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Food

A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Food was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

08 December 2020
Type
Factsheet
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Environment

A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Environment was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

08 December 2020
Type
Factsheet
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Sheep

A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Sheep was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

08 December 2020
Type
Factsheet
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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Beef

A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Beef was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020.

08 December 2020
Type
Factsheet
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Teagasc Brassica Webinar

Vegetable Webinar focusing on Brassica, hosted by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department which took place on Tuesday, 1st of December 2020.

04 December 2020
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Let's Talk Equine Webinar - Protecting herd health through biosecurity

Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition, Irish Equine Centre on Tuesday 1st December, for the latest webinar in the Let's Talk Equine Series. Wendy and Alan discussed protecting herd health through biosecurity.

03 December 2020
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Outlook 2021- Economic Prospects for Agriculture

This Outlook report was produced in November of 2020 in the absence of knowledge on whether a post Brexit trade deal would be agreed between the UK and EU before the UK’s transition period comes to an end on Dec 31st 2020. Therefore it was necessary to set out assumptions in relation to the trading arrangements between the UK and EU that would come into force in 2021. Consistent with the Government of Ireland’s operating assumption, no trade deal is assumed.

01 December 2020
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Farm Diversification in Mayo

Anne O’Malley, Teagasc Mayo was joined by Catherine O’Grady-Powers, Glen Keen Farm; Joe Reilly, Glasraí Organic Farm; Patrick Kelly, The Kelly Kettle Company & Fionnán Nestor, Fáilte Ireland to investigate enterprising ventures keeping Mayo farms alive on a recent Farm Business Options Webinar which took place on Tuesday, 1 December.

01 December 2020
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Outlook 2021 Conference (Webinar)

Outlook 2021 Conference took place virtually this year on Tuesday, 1st December. This webinar included details on farm financials across all the major farming systems in Ireland, including output and input prices and agricultural income. This year’s conference included the short term outlook for the major farm sectors, and considered the implications of Brexit.

01 December 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Walking towards Wellness

Bernard Doorley, Teagasc Tullamore was joined by Finola Colgan, Mental Health Ireland; Alastair Ferrar, Landscape Architect & Ecological Designer & Peter Devlin Ma. MAIHIP, Eco Psychotherapist on a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 24 November to discuss on farm diversifications with a focus on coping with the pressures of farming.

01 December 2020
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Let's Talk Poultry Webinar - Poultry & Eggs – An underpromoted superfood

In this edition of Let's Talk Poultry Webinar Series which took place on Wednesday, 25 November, host Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor was joined by Professor Patrick Wall, University College Dublin (UCD) to discuss poultry & eggs - an underpromoted superfood.

30 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Body Condition

Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Joe Patton, John McCabe and John Paul Murphy from Moorepark farm to discuss body condition and how to deal and manage with cows on low side of body condition.

30 November 2020
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The Dairy Edge LIVE - Role of Clover - Virtual Dairy Conference

On day one of the Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference which took place on Tuesday, 24 November, The Dairy Edge Podcast was broadcast live from Teagasc Moorepark. Presented by Emma Louise Coffey, The Dairy Edge looked at the role for clover in both increasing milk solids production and reducing chemical fertiliser inputs.

25 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Working Efficiently

Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Marion Beecher, Teagasc and Aidan Aherne, dairy farmer for the second webinar in the Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series which took place on Thursday, 19 November.

23 November 2020
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Transferring the Family Farm Online Event

A seminar on farm succession, led by Teagasc Farm Management Specialists took place on Tuesday, 17 November at 7.30pm, online in the form of a webinar. Transferring the family farm is so much more than just a simple business transaction; there are a number of complex issues to be addressed. This webinar was designed to help farm families through this process and covered all aspects that need to be considered when writing a succession plan.

19 November 2020
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Teagasc Research Insights Webinar - Demands on our Land

Land use in Ireland – the complex and evolving drivers and demands that shape land use. On a recent Teagasc Research Insights Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 18 November, panellists on this webinar gave an insight into the state of land use in Ireland including the socio-economic perspective and the emerging demands on land.

18 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Business Options Webinar - Adding value to farm produced food

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 17 November, host Barry Caslin was joined by Eddie O'Neill & Carol Griffin, Teagasc who gave an insight into the steps people should take when they are thinking of starting a food business and developing a new food product.

18 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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GHG Emissions - Let's Talk Dairy Webinar

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy Webinar which took place on 12 November, host Stuart Childs talks to Laurence Shalloo, Katie Starsmore and Ben Lahart who are working on greenhouse gas emissions at Teagasc Moorepark.

17 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Understanding EBI and Sourcing the right stock

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Thinking of Dairy Farming? Get the Basics Right webinar which took place on Monday, 16 November, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Specialist were joined by Ashleigh Fennell & Evan Kelly to discuss understanding EBI and sourcing the right stock.

17 November 2020
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Teagasc Harvest Report 2020

The 2019 harvest report published by Teagasc estimates the production of cereals was 1.9 million tonnes in 2020. This represents a decrease of 487,000 tonnes (20%) compared to 2019.

17 November 2020
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Living with Covid

The first in a series of Covid19 Pandemic Health and Wellness for Rural Ireland Collaborative Civic Engagement Virtual Symposium lectures took place on Thursday, 12 November focused on Living with Covid.

16 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Thinking about Dairying? - Let's Talk Dairy Webinar

In this special episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar, Teagasc Dairy Specialist Stuart Childs runs through what to expect if you are signed up for the Dairy New Entrant Course or thinking of signing up. He was joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Specialist who spoke about a case study on Peter Hamm about a low cost conversion to dairying. Padraig Foley also joined us from Co. Wexford who is starting out in dairy farming to tell us his experience.

11 November 2020
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An Analysis of the Irish Dairy Sector Post Quota

The research finds Irish dairy farmers enjoy the best net profit margins by a considerable distance, according to the most recent data from FADN for the period 2014–2017. During this period the average net margin (excluding owned labour) in Ireland was 8 cent per litre versus 4.6 cent per litre for the UK, 3.6 cent for the Netherlands, 2.7 cent for Germany, 2.5 cent for France, and minus 1 cent for Danish farmers.

10 November 2020
Type
Report
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The Signpost Series Webinar - 11 years of Hi-resolution water monitoring

In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by David Ryan, Technologist, Agricultural Catchments Programme, Teagasc to give an overview 11 years of Hi-resolution water monitoring in the ACP.

09 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Making the industry/your farm an attractive place to work

Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Marion Beecher, Teagasc; Nollaig Heffernan, Independent Management Consultant and guest farmer participants for the first webinar in the Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series which took place on Thursday, 5 Novembe.

09 November 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
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Walsh Scholars: The Next Generation

A public showcase of Teagasc's leading postgraduate agri-food research which took place online on Thursday, 5 November 2020.

06 November 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey 2019 Sustainability Report

This report considers Irish agricultural production (and its component farm systems) in terms of its economic, environmental and social sustainability. Additionally, it evaluates Irish farmers’ adoption of innovations, which will be central in driving the sector towards increased sustainability as well as productivity.

03 November 2020
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Report
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Winter Milk Production

In this episode of Let's Talk Dairy we were joined by Aidan Lawless, Farm Manager in Johnstown Castle and Joe Patton, Teagasc Nutrition Specialist to talk about the winter milk production specifically around the winter milk herd in Johnstown Castle.

03 November 2020
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Event Proceeding
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On Feirm Ground - Wellbeing for farmers

Farmers in Ireland experience a disproportionate burden of health problems. This comes at a great cost to themselves, their families and to their livelihoods. Traditionally, farmers have tended to prioritise the welfare of their farms over their own health needs. This report’s findings, however, are a timely reminder that farmers’ health is ‘the most important cog in the wheel’ in terms of farm productivity and profitability

21 October 2020
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Report
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TResearch Autumn 2020

The future of the CAP – a view from the farm

21 October 2020
Type
Magazine
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Silage Sampling

By Mícheál Kelly, B& T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Unit

20 October 2020
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Liver Fluke in Sheep

By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

09 October 2020
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Media Article
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The Signpost Series- Semi-natural grasslands in Ireland

In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Maria Long, Grassland Ecologist, National Parks and Wildlife Service to discuss semi-natural grasslands in Ireland - precious resources under threat followed by a questions and answers session.

05 October 2020
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Event Proceeding
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INFAMILK 6917

Project dates: Nov 2016 – Oct 2020

01 October 2020
Type
Technology Update
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The Signpost Series - Natural Capital on Irish Farmland

In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Jane Stout, Trinity College Dublin to discuss Natural Capital on Irish Farmland.

01 October 2020
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Event Proceeding
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BEEP-S Scheme

Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

23 September 2020
Type
Media Article
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Liver Fluke on Farms

By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

15 September 2020
Type
Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Decisions influencing the end of the breeding season

In this Let's Talk Dairy Webinar, host Stuart Childs was joined by George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss the decisions influencing the end of the breeding season. George's presentation was followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

08 September 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Craft Reach 6785

Project dates: April 2015 - April 2018

01 September 2020
Type
Technology Update
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Food Industry Development Webinar - Cleaning & Hygiene for Food SMEs

Webinar host Ciara McDonagh, Teagasc facilitated this webinar on Tuesday, 25 August with a presentation from Eddie O’Neill, Teagasc who discussed the principles of cleaning and sanitation in the food production environment in order to comply with legal & technical standards and ensure food hazards are controlled.

28 August 2020
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Event Proceeding
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CROPS 2030

A strategic plan to deliver environmental and economic sustainability for the Irish Crops Sector.

27 August 2020
Type
Report
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The Signpost Series- Climate Adoption Policy Webinar

In this edition of the Signpost series of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, host Mark Gibson was joined by Damien Wyse, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Michael O'Donovan, Teagasc to discuss adapting to the Impacts of Climate change in the Agriculture Sector and how can we improve grass growth variability followed by a questions and answers session with the audience.

24 August 2020
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Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series- Woodlands for Water Webinar

In this edition of the Signpost series of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, host Mark Gibson was joined by Kevin Collins, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss how we can use forests to enhance and protect water quality followed by a questions and answers session with the public.

24 August 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting

Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting which took place on Wednesday, 22 July and focused on biostimulants and novel plant protection options.

19 August 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Establishing Arable Grass Margins

This fact sheet gives an overview of establishing Arable Grass Margins and controlling Sterile Brome.

12 August 2020
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Factsheet
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Grass 10 Newsletter- 11 August 2020

Get the latest grass news and updates from the Grass 10 team including information on Autumn grass targets, Pasturebase data and farmer profiles on building grass for the Autumn

11 August 2020
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Newsletter
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Grass 10 Newsletter 4th August

Get the latest grass news and updates from the Grass 10 team including information on current and predicted grass growth, targets and tips for managing grass as we move into August and white clover update from Teagasc Moorepark.

05 August 2020
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Newsletter
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Smarter Milking

In this Let's Talk Dairy Webinar, hear from Padraig O’Connor who discussed the milking routine, Caroline O’Connell from Cahir Physiotherapy Clinic who was on to discuss repetitive strain injury from poor milking technique and how to avoid same and Francis Quigley who looked at how we can improve cow flow.

30 July 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Food Industry Training Webinar- What can Sensory Science do for you?

Webinar host, Ciara McDonagh, Teagasc facilitated this Food Industry Training Webinar, which took place 14th July 2020. Ciara was joined by Carol Griffin, Teagasc who gave an introduction to Sensory Science and how food businesses can benefit from its application.

27 July 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Working at Height on the farm

17% of farm fatalities over the last 10 years were caused by falls from heights or being struck by collapsing or falling objects. Always take time to stop and plan before starting to work at height or in an environment where it is possible to be struck by something falling from a height.

23 July 2020
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Child Safety on Farms

Health and Safety Authority figures tell us that sadly 21 children lost their lives as a result of farm accidents in the past 10 years. Over 80% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or a machine involved.

22 July 2020
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Media Article
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Review of Ballyhaise heifer rearing unit at grass

For the last two years Ballyhaise Research Farm have been running a dedicated replacement heifer rearing unit which consists of a 10ha grazing block. This year there is 31 calves and 21 maiden heifers on this block. Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more.

22 July 2020
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Media Article
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Adapting to climate change on livestock farms.

Animal agriculture is particularly vulnerable to more extreme weather, which was seen during the recent droughts in the south and east of the Island. Farming practices focusing on adaptation may not be the same as measures designed to mitigate emissions. Researcher Donal O'Brien gives some information.

22 July 2020
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Farm Safety for Older Farmers

Sadly in 2019 twelve farmers over 65 years lost their lives due to farm accidents. This represents 66% of the total number of fatalities. Getting older impacts on a person’s ability to undertake tasks in the same way as when they were younger. Farm safety specialists Francis Bligh and John Mc Namara have some relevant advice

21 July 2020
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Media Article
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Designing a Flock Breeding Programme

The number of lambs reared per ewe joined is a key determinant of the overall financial performance of a lowland sheep enterprise. Sheep Specialist Damian Costello outlines the factors to be considered in a flock breeding programme including: culling, ram selection and purchase of breeding stock.

21 July 2020
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Media Article
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How to check the ram is fit for breeding

Rams should be checked 10 weeks before the breeding season to ensure they are fit to breed. This is to allow time to build body condition, sort out health problems, buy replacement rams, acclimatise replacements and quarantine replacements. Drystock advisor Edward Egan demonstrates what is needed.

21 July 2020
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Working Safely with Livestock on Farms

Working with livestock is responsible for 39 farm workplace deaths on Irish farms in the last 10 years. During this period 7 deaths were caused by an attack by a bull, 22 by cows and heifers and 5 were associated with cattle. Farm safety specialists Francis Bligh and John McNamara have some advice

20 July 2020
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Media Article
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Soil Health Series: Soil Physical Quality Indicators

Soil health can be described as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals and humans. Researchers at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and Oak Park along with colleagues at UCD recently investigated different types of soil physical indicators. Teagasc Researchers Owen Fenton, Dermot Forristal and Giulia Bondi give more information

19 July 2020
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Organic Dairy Farming

Organic dairying is a relatively small but growing sector within the dairy industry in Ireland. Latest figures from DAFM show that there are 62 organic dairy operators with an average herd size of 79 cows (2019). Dan Clavin, Teagasc Organic Specialist gives us an insight into the organic dairy sector in Ireland and outlines the various conditions of organic farming.

19 July 2020
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Drench Test - Checking Product Efficacy

The drench test is a very simple procedure to check and see if the drench is working and killing the worms in the lambs. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep in Teagasc runs through checking product efficacy of drench.

19 July 2020
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Forestry and climate change mitigation: The role of Sitka spruce and how its continued improvement will play a key role in climate change mitigation.

Sitka spruce is the predominant species used in Irish forests. The species is extremely well adapted to growing in Irish conditions, it loves the rain. Over 300,000 hectares of Sitka spruce is planted in Ireland all this biomass growing vigorously represents a significant carbon store. Researcher Niall Farrelly and Walsh Scholar Ronan Cashell have more information

18 July 2020
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NMP Online Software for a hard job

Do you work with your advisor on a Nutrient Management Plan for your farm? The online software to assist in this process is NMP Online. What is NMP Online and what advantage is it to farmers. Environment Specialist Tim Hyde gives some information

18 July 2020
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Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update - 16 July

Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what's been happening in the unit.

17 July 2020
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An Interesting Career in Forestry

Derek Gibson works in the Forestry Development Department in Teagasc as a Forestry Technician. His overall role is to provide support to the forestry researchers on all aspects of the research work being undertaker. Here he gives more information on the interesting role

17 July 2020
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Mushroom Picking Technology

Mushroom growers face a constant challenge of recruiting and retaining staff to harvest their crops. Teagasc Mushroom Advisor Donal Gernon is hosting a Mushroom Picking Technology webinar featuring Axis Technology. This webinar gives mushroom growers an insight into a mushroom picking system currently being adopted on a large farm in Canada.

16 July 2020
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Soil Health is our Wealth

Our soils are precious resources and underpin sustainable food production and many other important ecosystem services for society. Our soild support the production of food, feed and fibre. There are many other functions supported by soil including, the re-cycling of nutrients, sequestration of carbon & regulation of our climate, purification and storage of water. Soils are also an important habitat for biodiversity. Researchers David Wall and Giulia Bondi have more information on soil.

15 July 2020
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Pig Research Update - GILTLIFE (Part 2)

This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University of Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition & management on gilt welfare & performance. Improving rearing conditions for replacement gilts should improve their welfare & increase their output.

15 July 2020
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Virtual Talking TImber

The Forestry Development Department in Teagasc hosted a very informative virtual webinar - 'Talking Timber' on Tuesday July 14th. The webinar covered all aspects of thinning conifers. Staff from Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) gave advice and answered questions

15 July 2020
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Cobalt Supplementation in Sheep

Cobalt is an important mineral thats required by sheep and is used by the bugs in the rumen to metabolize vitamin B12 which is important for lamb thrive. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep with Teagasc runs through best practice for supplementing with cobalt

14 July 2020
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Decisions around ending the breeding season

The primary reason for shortening the breeding season is to tighten up the following calving season. This is to increase profitability and simplify work load during the coming year. Herds with a very spread out calving pattern generally can’t afford not to milk over the coming winter. Such patterns are higher cost and lower profit systems of milk production. Dairy specialists George Ramsbottom and Joe Patton in a series of videos have information on the economics and advice on the steps to take to correct the calving pattern.

14 July 2020
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Tillage Update- Be Harvest Ready

Harvest is the busiest time of year for tillage farmers but also poses the greatest health and safety risk. In this Tillage update, advice is given on carrying out maintenance on all machinery prior to harvesting and ensuring safe work practices are carried out on the farm. The update also looks at the potato crop and the blight that the crop is susceptible to.

13 July 2020
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The Hill Sheep Sector in Ireland

The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in many of Ireland’s most scenic areas. Hill sheep are a very hardy and resilient breed and are hugely responsive to improved nutrition. Michael G. Diskin and Frank Campion, Teagasc Athenry tell us more.

13 July 2020
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Nutritional composition and human health implications of grass-fed beef

Ireland’s climate has encouraged the development of “grass-fed” as a point of difference for Irish beef in high-value markets in Europe and beyond. A study at Teagasc Grange asked: what is the comparative nutritional composition of Irish beef which is long term grass-fed, grass/silage plus concentrate-fed or concentrate-fed, and what are the implications of the different sources of beef for the health of the beef consumer? Project lead Aidan Moloney tells us more.

10 July 2020
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Understanding how targeted early life nutrition can advance the availability of high quality semen from genetically elite young bulls

The bull has a huge influence on the rate of genetic progress in cattle, particularly when used through artificial insemination. Novel research currently being conducted at Teagasc Grange is focused on understanding the underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms regulating the role of nutrition in stimulating sexual development.

10 July 2020
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Laying the foundation for Ireland’s methane mitigation strategies

Ruminant livestock directly contribute an estimated 60% of Irish agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the production of methane. As part of the EU funded projects RumenPredict and MASTER, members of Teagasc, UCD and ICBF are partnered in an effort to better understand the biological mechanisms associated with methane output.

10 July 2020
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The impact of housing characteristics (space allowance, floor type) on welfare and performance of beef cattle

The critical issues pertaining to welfare of housed beef cattle identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission include, space allowance and flooring. Find out more about research being carried out in order to examine the impact of floor type on the welfare and performance of beef cattle, and to quantify the financial implications of alternative options.

10 July 2020
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Grass-forage and concentrate beef: production and quality attributes

Grass-based production systems offer an economic advantage for Irish beef farms. There is renewed interest in 100 % grass-fed beef, which is perceived as being more ‘sustainable’ by consumers. However, there is little research information on rearing and finishing progeny from the suckler beef herd on grass-forage diets solely.

10 July 2020
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BovINE

BovINE (Beef Innovation Network Europe) has been established across 10 EU member states to focus solely on the needs of the 255,000 farmers that constitute the EU bovine meat sector. Coordinated by Teagasc (IE), BovINE is built around a multi-actor approach, requiring focused cooperation between researchers, advisors, farmers and other relevant actors/players in the beef industry to facilitate knowledge exchange and acceptance of co-created solutions.

10 July 2020
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Genomic selection for compensatory growth in beef cattle

In beef production systems, feed accounts for up to 80% of the total direct costs incurred by farmers. There is an opportunity to genomically select cattle with an enhanced compensatory growth potential. Studies from Teagasc have shown that a target average daily gain of 0.5 to 0.6 kg for steers and heifers during the dietary restriction period is sufficient to give an optimal compensatory growth response.

10 July 2020
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Scanning Cows

By Charlie Devaney, Beef Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea

10 July 2020
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Newford Demonstration Farm - Grass Update

Michael Fagan, Teagasc Technician for Newford Farm gives an update on the grass situation on the farm. Newford Farm consists of 71 Ha, which is made up of 4 farms and 2 of these are located 12km away from the home farm. It is vitally important that Iarlaith Collins the farm manager is on top of grassland management on each farm.

10 July 2020
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The Water Cycle – where do all the water and nutrients go

The water cycle is a series of flows and storage components from rain to evaporation. The soil type on a farm determines the path the water takes from when it hits the ground until it evaporates. Researcher Owen Fenton gives information on where the water and nutrients go.

10 July 2020
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Better Farm Sheep Update - Patrick Dunne, Co. Wicklow

Patrick Dunne is a participant in the Teagasc Sheep Better Farm Programme. The programme focuses on grassland management, breeding and production methods. Patrick gives an overview of this farm as well as an update on what's been happening on the farm.

10 July 2020
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Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods

Food processing is any method used to convert fresh foods into food products. In large-scale food manufacture. Dr Elena Inguglia describes how some of our foods are currently processed, and how these processes might be improved for food to be processed freshers, healthier and longer-lasting

10 July 2020
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Understanding the genetic basis of fertility and semen quality in bulls

In seasonal production systems, demand for semen from young genetically elite bulls often exceeds supply. As part of a large Science Foundation Ireland funded project researchers are examining the role of both early life nutrition and genetics in regulating sexual development and subsequent semen quality and fertility in young bulls.

10 July 2020
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Nutrient Recovery Cycle - Infographic

This infographic outlines the nutrient recovery cycle which can improve the efficient use of resources in pig production. By using pig manure as a fertiliser to grow crops which will in turn be used in making pig feed, a circular economy is created.

10 July 2020
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Resilient grass-based systems for beef cattle

In beef production systems, feed provision is the single largest direct cost incurred, accounting for approximately 75% of total costs of production. Beef specialist Catherine Egan and researcher Mark McGee have advice and information

09 July 2020
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Finishing cattle at pasture: concentrate supplementation?

In autumn the diet of grazing cattle is generally unbalanced in terms of energy and protein as there is usually excess degradable protein in autumn grass. Research at Grange has shown dietary energy rather than protein is the limiting factor and where supplementation occurs, concentrate energy sources are required. Researchers Edward O’Riordan and Mark McGee have some information

09 July 2020
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How to grow and utilise more grass on my farm?

The foundation underpinning good grass production and utilisation is having adequate soil fertility, unimpeded drainage, targeted application of fertiliser and good grazing infrastructure, coupled with appropriate grazing management practices. Specialist Catherine Egan and researcher Mark McGee have some advice.

09 July 2020
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Feeding weanlings during the winter

Grange research has shown that weanling steers and heifers generally do not require protein supplementation when fed barley-based concentrates and high DMD grass silage. Researcher Mark McGee and Specialist Catherine Egan give some information and advice.

09 July 2020
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Winter Finishing: Grass-based systems

Even high-quality grass silage is incapable of sustaining adequate growth rates to exploit the growth potential of most cattle so concentrate supplementation is required. Mark McGee and Catherine Egan, Teagasc, AGRIC give advice on efficient feed utilisation when finishing cattle

09 July 2020
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Parasite control in growing cattle at pasture

Internal parasites are one of the main threats that need to be considered for animals at grass. Researcher Orla Keane has some information and advice on Lungworm and Gut worm

09 July 2020
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Protected Urea - Cost Efficient N

Protected urea (ProUrea) is urea which is treated with a urease inhibitor. The urease inhibitor can be either a) coated onto the outside of the fertiliser granule or b) incorporated into the urea granule melt during manufacture.

08 July 2020
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Methane Production: How can we reduce it?

Methane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas (GHG) in terms of global warming. It is 28 times more potent to the environment than carbon dioxide (CO2). Agriculture accounts for 34% of Irish GHGs emissions, with CH4 responsible for nearly 60% of agri emissions.

08 July 2020
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Farming Influence on Water Quality- Findings of the Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP)

A better environment and supporting the production of high-quality food are the twin aims of the ACP. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, staff have been working with 300 farmers across six catchments in Ireland for over ten years to achieve these goals while also evaluating the Nitrates Directive regulations.

08 July 2020
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White Clover

White Clover will increase grass production and quality. It improves animal performance - 13% increase in animal carcass weight & 25% increase in lamb live weight gain. It saves €50/acre on Nitrogen fertiliser (save 110 units N/acre, CAN @ €250/t ) and gives a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

08 July 2020
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Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP)

The ASSAP is a new government / industry collaborative initiative running from 2018 - 2021. The programme offers a free support and advisory service (20 Teagasc and 10 Dairy Co-op advisors) and participation is voluntary. Its aim is to improve water quality through working with farmers

08 July 2020
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Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)

Cattle slurry is a valuable source of N, P & K produced on farm. The nitrogen (N) in cattle slurry is in the ammonia form similar to N in urea fertilisers and as such can be easily lost to the atmosphere. Slurry application techniques such as trailing hose or trailing shoe reduce the surface area of the slurry compared to the splash plate thus reducing the loss of N as ammonia to the air.

08 July 2020
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Protecting soil carbon stocks and enhancing Carbon Sequestration

Soil organic matter is the biggest store of carbon on land. It is greater than the carbon in the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas which is a greenhouse gas. Researchers David Wall & Gary Lanigan have information on why maintaining soil organic matter levels is important?

08 July 2020
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Conservation of Farmland Habitats

Conservation and protection of farmland wildlife and habitats is an important dimension of environmental sustainability. Aim to retain existing habitats, enhance degraded habitats then consider habitat creation

08 July 2020
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Biodiversity Management Practices on Linear Habitats

Engaging in good biodiversity management practices on linear habitats has many positive benefits for farmers, farming and the envirnment. Here we have advice for farmers interested in improving biodiversity management practices and there is also an assessment sheet to assess current practices

08 July 2020
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ICBF: Breeding for more Sustainable Beef Production

ICBF uses performance, ancestry and genomic data from over 15 million beef cattle (the largest beef cattle database in the world). The goal is to identify the superior animals within the breeding program for key traits such as maternal milk, female fertility, cost of calving, cost of feed and carcass growth rate.

08 July 2020
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Agricultural Emissions - greenhouse gases and ammonia

Greenhouse gases (GHG’S) and air pollutants are the two main categories of Agricultural emissions. Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on climate change. Air pollutants other type of gaseous emissions from agriculture. They negatively impact on human and animal health

08 July 2020
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Teagasc Green Acres Dairy Calf to Beef Programme

The second phase of Teagasc Green Acres Calf-to-Beef Programme started in 2019. It includes 12 commercially-operated calf to beef demonstration farms located nationwide. This programme is supported by two Teagasc specialised advisors. Programme manager Alan Dillon has more information

07 July 2020
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Teagasc Grange dairy calf-to-beef system study

The current research focus of the dairy beef unit at Teagasc Grange is to compare the performance of three DAIRY-BEEF genetic groups. The systems used have achieved exceptional performance.Nicky Byrne and Donall Fahy give an update on the research

07 July 2020
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Growing your potential; Grass-to-Beef

Grazed grass is the cheapest source of energy for ruminants and is capable of supporting high levels of animal performance. Beef systems implementing high levels of grassland management to support improved animal performance and output/ha have a lower carbon footprint per kg of beef produced. Nicky Byrne, Donall Fahy and Michael O’Donovan have some advice

07 July 2020
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Dairy-beef performance under three stocking rate intensities

The current research programme in Johnstown Castle is evaluating the effects of herbage allowance (by using three stocking rates) on the performance of dairy × beef crossbreed cattle. Ruth Dunne, Wayne Hayes, Richard Lynch and Padraig French have further information on the research

07 July 2020
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TResearch Summer 2020

RLS: another disease for barley to contend with

07 July 2020
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Understanding the Dairy Beef Index (DBI)

The Dairy Beef Index (DBI) is a tool to produce quality beef cattle from the dairy herd that have both desirable calving attributes for the dairy herd (i.e. easy calving and short gestation) and valuable carcass merit attributes for the finisher.

07 July 2020
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Calving Beef heifers at 2 Years Old

Find out the reasons for calving your beef heifers at 2 years old; why farmers are reluctant to try it and get some key statistics to help make the decision.

06 July 2020
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Spring performance and research findings from the Derrypatrick Herd

The Derrypatrick Herd is a suckler beef research herd based at Teagasc Grange. The herd is predominantly Limousin and Simmental crossbreds, with replacement heifers purchased as weanlings the autumn prior to breeding. All heifers and cows are bred to AI with heifers bred to Angus sires and cows bred to a combination of Charolais, Limousin and Simmental sires.

06 July 2020
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Castration- Best Practice

The castration of male cattle intended for beef production is a common practice in many countries. Castration is considered to cause a degree of pain and stress and has been shown to elicit physiological stress, inflammatory reactions, pain-associated behaviour, suppression of immune function and a reduction in performance. The nature and duration of an animal’s response to castration are dependent on a number of factors, including the method employed, the age of animals, the post-castration management, and whether or not pain relief is provided.

06 July 2020
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Breeding for improved resistance to bovine respiratory disease (BRD)

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a multifactorial disease affecting cattle of all ages. Internationally and in Ireland, it represents the most significant cause of bovine morbidity and mortality. Clinical symptoms include coughing, breathing difficulty, eye and nasal discharge, a high temperature and reduced animal performance.

06 July 2020
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Clinical diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease (BRD)

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is is one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality in cattle. An accurate and early diagnosis of clinical (BRD) and sub-clinical bovine respiratory disease (sBRD) is necessary to get a better classification of the disease and guide effective treatment.

06 July 2020
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Novel diagnostics for bovine respiratory disease (BRD)

At Teagasc, Grange, new technologies are being used for the identification of viral and bacterial infectious agents causing bovine respiratory disease (BRD), commonly known as pneumonia. Researchers Dayle Johnston, Matthew McCabe, Gaelle Esnault, Inmaculada Cuevas-Gómez, Paul Cormican, Sinead Waters and Bernadette Earley give some information

06 July 2020
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Livestock-handling on Irish beef farms: Implications for the human-animal-relationship

Livestock production systems consistently rank as one of the most hazardous with regard to farmer safety. Between 2009 and 2018, 16% of total fatalities in the Irish agricultural and forestry industry occurred in these production systems. A study of beef farmers on livestock handling has been conducted by Teagasc & UCD

06 July 2020
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Wildflower Meadow

Paul Fitters lecturer in the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens takes us on a walk through his wildflower meadow at two different stages in May and June 2020. The meadow has been 15 years’ in the making and is improving year on year

05 July 2020
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Frost damage in older plantations

This year the mid May frosts in may have caused substantial damage to trees around the country. Both broadleaf and conifer trees have been affected. Forestry Development Officers Kevin O’Connell and John Casey have some advice on assessing the damage and options available

04 July 2020
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Ammonia Emissions in Agriculture: Sources, Importance and Mitigation

Ammonia is not a greenhouse gas, but it can indirectly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers at Teagasc Johnstown Castle have been examining ammonia (NH3), which is a gaseous form of nitrogen and an air pollutant. Researcher Dominika Krol gives more information

04 July 2020
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Let's Talk Dairy- Milk Recording

On the latest Let's Talk Dairy webinar, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc Milk Quality Specialist to discuss Milk Recording. Don is well known for his work on cell count. Here he goes through milk recording reports specifically 'Cell Check'. He identifies what to look for in the reports and having identified the issues how to deal with these.

03 July 2020
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Lessons from the Derrypatrick herd – Q & A

The Derrypatrick herd consists of 105 cows it uses 100% AI and selects proven sires based on the €uro-Star sub-index. Beef specialist, Aidan Murray along with researchers Paul Crosson, Bernadette Earley and Orla Keane give us some information on the lessons learned from the herd to date.

03 July 2020
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How to achieve high performance in a dairy calf-to-beef system

Due to the expansion of the Irish dairy herd over recent years more dairy-origin calves are available for beef production, but considerable scope exists for integration of beef and dairy farmers’ needs. Nicky Byrne & Alan Dillon have advice on achieving high performance

03 July 2020
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Tillage Update - 2nd July

This week's update has information and advice on machinery hygiene, crop records and an update on blight control on potatoes. Listen to the latest The Tillage Edge Podcast covering machinery hygiene and how to do it before and during the harvesting season; watch a video on how to clean down a combine; .

02 July 2020
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Once a Day Milking vs. Twice a Day Milking at Teagasc Moorepark

Emer Kennedy, Researcher in Teagasc Moorepark discusses the Moorepark once a day herd. This herd has been running for the last number of years. The herd is part of an on-going experiment looking at once a day vs.twice a day milking

02 July 2020
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Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farmer - Matthew Mullen

Matthew Mullen from County Meath is a participant in the Teagasc/Glanbia Open Source Future Farm Programme. In this video Matthew gives an update on what they have been doing on the farm in recent weeks .

02 July 2020
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Stopping the spread of grass weeds: cleaning harvest machines

Difficult-to-control grass weeds are becoming an increasing problem on Irish tillage farms. This fact sheet outlines the basics of machine cleaning at harvest and gives guidance to growers and contractors on the actions to take.

01 July 2020
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Lungworm in Cattle

Hoose or lungworm infection, can be widespread and infection this year may be more severe with the heavy rain that followed the long dry spell. Drystock Specialist Martina Harrington has advice on the identification, management and treatment of the disease

01 July 2020
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Pig Research Update - GILTLIFE (Part 1)

This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University College Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition and management on gilt welfare and performance. Phoebe Hartnett, previous PhD student who worked on the GILTLIFE project tells us more.

01 July 2020
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The Hearne Family Dairy Farm

In 2019, the Hearne family was awarded the top prize in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

30 June 2020
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Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting

Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting which took place on Wednesday, 24 June and focused on sustainability and impacts of changes to products and supplies.

30 June 2020
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Good news for earthworm numbers in grazed pastures - the role of dung pats

Grazed grassland management regimes can have various positive and negative effects on soil fauna such as earthworms. Teagasc Johnstown Castle and UCD researchers Owen Fenton, Giulia Bondi and Olaf Schmidt tell us more about this supervised two year field study which examined the relationship between earthworms and dung pats.

30 June 2020
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The MASTER Plan

A European consortium co-ordinated by Professor Paul Cotter of Teagasc is using next-generation sequencing technologies to investigate the microbiomes of food systems and to improve our food quality, security and sustainability.

29 June 2020
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Virtual Beef Week July 6th – 10th

Virtual Beef Week replaces the planned major Teagasc Beef 2020 Open Day, which was due to take place at the Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation centre, Grange, County Meath. Due to COVID-19 farmers will now have the opportunity to access the latest research and knowledge through their mobile phone, laptop or tablet.

29 June 2020
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Slurry timing & application to protect the environment

Good management of Slurry is needed to maximise grass growth, while at the same time minimise losses to our atmosphere and water bodies. ASSAP Advisor Ivan Kelly has some useful advice.

28 June 2020
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Managing native woodland resources on our farms

To fully appreciate how valuable native woodlands are for our well-being and for biodiversity, take a slow walk through a mature oak and birch woodland during a full bloom of bluebells and just breathe in the fragrant air. Forestry Development Officer Jonathan Spazzi has more information on our native woodlands.

27 June 2020
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National Farm Survey Webinar

On Monday next June 29th Teagasc for the first time will reveal the results of the 2019 National Farm Survey (NFS) with a webinar. The National Farm Survey (NFS) has been conducted by Teagasc on an annual basis since 1972. Join Trevor Donnellan and Brian Moran to find out more

27 June 2020
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Rain shines the light back on quality.

Following recent rain grass has started to grow again in most areas. What is the best way to manage the grass growth? Grass 10 advisor John Douglas has advise on keeping the focus on quality.

26 June 2020
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Let's Talk Dairy- Careers in Dairy Farming Webinar

On this week’s Let’s Talk Dairy webinar, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by a panel of dairy professionals and specialists to discuss Careers in Dairy Farming. An overview was given of the NEFERTITI project along with advice on collaborative pathways for dairy farmers and establishing share farming arrangements. Two farm managers also gave an insight into their backgrounds and how they got to their positions today

26 June 2020
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Gurteen College Beef Farm Update

Currently the suckler beef unit at Gurteen College has 79 sucker cows and split calving with 43 spring calving cows and 36 autumn calving cows. The unit aims to educate students on the running of a sustainable drystock business. Teagasc Drystock Specialist Catherine Egan gives an update on the enterprise

26 June 2020
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Drainage Ditch Connectivity to Surface Water

Do you have a Ditch, a Gripe, a Sheough or a Marein on your farm? You must avoid contaminants such as nutrients and pesticides from entering these ditches to protect water quality in the receiving streams. Read more from researchers Karen Daly and Owen Fenton

26 June 2020
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Tillage Update June 25th

Now is a good time to walk your crops, assess some of the management decisions made and review what worked well and what you might change for next year. Tillage specialist Ciaran Collins has some advice

25 June 2020
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Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update - 25 June

Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what's been happening in the unit.

25 June 2020
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John Ryan - Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Participant Update

John Ryan, participant of the Teagasc/ Glanbia Future Farm Programme farms in Boulick, Gornathoe, Co. Tipperary. On the 18th June, John's Teagasc Advisor Sandra Hayes caught up with John to get an update on how he was coping after the dry period in May.

25 June 2020
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Hot Water Heating Options for the Milking Parlour

It is projected that during 2020 Ireland will produce up to 8.8 billion litres of milk; this will require approx. 370 GWh of electricity. On farm dairy electricity related CO2 emissions may be 162,000 tonnes by the end of 2020 unless mitigation strategies are implemented. Teagasc Energy Specialist Barry Caslin has some advice

24 June 2020
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The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar

The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics.

24 June 2020
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Safeguarding your soil biology

There is increasing awareness of the importance of soil biology in underpinning agriculture. The life beneath our feet is critical to the sustainability, resilience and functioning of our farming systems. Researcher, Fiona Brennan, talks about the important role played by the life within soil and provides some tips for safeguarding soil biology on your farm.

23 June 2020
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Selecting Flock Replacements

Breeding ewe replacements from within your own flock has a number of advantages including allowing you to breed the best performing ewes in the flock with a high genetic merit maternal sire. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, has more information.

23 June 2020
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Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage

Many farms have been struggling with poor grass growth and quality in recent weeks. Weekend rainfall has been significant in most regions, this will help grass growth. If you are short of grass, Dairy Specialist Joe Patton has some advice

22 June 2020
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Discover the diverse world of microbes…

Join us in celebrating World Microbiome Day 2020. The day will focus on communicating the diversity of microbes, microbiome habitats, diets to feed and fuel microbiomes and diversity among microbiome researchers

22 June 2020
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Liming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases grassland productivity

Research in Johnstown Castle has shown that increasing soil pH by liming resulted in significant reduction of N2O emissions and increased grassland productivity compared to the un-limed plots under the same management and fertiliser regime. Researchers Ognjen Zurovec and Karl Richards have more information

21 June 2020
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Bales can kill with lethal force

According to Health and Safety Authority (HAS) show falling bales account for about 5% of farm workplace deaths. There are many safety issues around working with bales. Francis Bligh, and John McNamara, Health and Safety Specialists have some advice

20 June 2020
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ASSAP Interim Report #1

Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Interim Report #1 | 2018 - 2019

19 June 2020
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Ballyhaise College Virtual Open Day

Ballyhaise College Virtual Open Day took place on 15th June. Two sessions were held covering the agriculture and forestry courses.

19 June 2020
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Broadleaf silviculture

Twenty-nine percent of the forest estate in Ireland is broadleaf (195,000 ha). The main broadleaf species present are birch, ash, alder, oak, beech and sycamore, predominantly planted within the last three decades and as single-species blocks. Dr Ian Short, Forestry Research Officer talks about some of the latest research in broadleaf silviculture in a recent episode of The Research Field podcast.

18 June 2020
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Finishing cattle at grass

During the next few months a considerable number of beef cattle will be slaughtered. If you are targeting to slaughter off grass Alan Dillon, Cattle Specialist has some useful advice

17 June 2020
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Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Donal Keane

Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal.

17 June 2020
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Tillage Update - 18th June

This weeks update has information on the likely impact of the drought. There are also updates from specialist Mark Plunkett on winter crops, spring crops, spring beans, beet and maize. Listen to the latest episode of the Tillage Edge Podcast where Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist discusses machinery safety for young drivers and also other safety areas around the farmyard.

17 June 2020
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Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs

Creep grazing is extremely useful when grass supplies are tight & during dry spells. Hugh Rooney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor highlights the advantages of creep grazing & explains how to set up creep grazing for lambs.

16 June 2020
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Finishing lambs from grass only

One of the biggest challenges for sheep farmers is to finish lambs as quickly as possible from grass. Edward Egan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor in Meath gives some advice and information.

16 June 2020
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Diagnose before you Dose

Resistance to dosing products is of increasing concern. It is therefore incumbent on farmers to ensure that they are using the right product at the right rate at the right time. Dairy specialist Stuart Childs has some useful advice

15 June 2020
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Enhancing soil carbon sequestration to contribute to carbon neutrality on Irish farms

Carbon stored in soils is often called soil organic carbon and it is good for soils. Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in plant material or soil. Researchers Donal O’Brien and Gary Lanigan have more information on carbon sequestration.

14 June 2020
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Farm Buildings – Busy six months ahead

The number of applications from farmers for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) was the highest to date. The scheme is operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine closed for applications in early June. Teagasc Buildings Specialist Tom Fallon has more information

14 June 2020
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Summer Season – Keeping up with the Grass Plant!

Maintaining adequate high quality grass mid-season is the most cost effective way of achieving good animal performance - Anne O’Malley, Drystock Advisor in Ballina has some advice

13 June 2020
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Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality

Farm forests are a multi-functional resource – delivering for timber production, as a land use resource and offering favourable financial returns. Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan gives information on their contribution to biodiversity and water quality.

13 June 2020
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Tillage Update 11th June

Included in the crops update this week is information on support from Teagasc, winter and spring cereals, listen to the latest Tillage Edge Podcast episode focusing on crop inspection and watch videos on disease control advice for potatoes.

12 June 2020
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Farm Roadway Quality Indicators

Effort should be given to maintaining roadways to a high standard. This in turn reduces impediments to cow movement and will lower contaminated material that is a source of pollution. Researchers Paul Rice, Owen Fenton, Karen Daly, John Murnane and Patrick Tuohy give more information.

12 June 2020
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Kildalton College Virtual Open Day

Kildalton College Virtual Open Day took place on June 4th - Three sessions were held covering the agriculture, horticulture and equine courses

12 June 2020
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Irish Pig Production - Infographic

Infographic outlining the performance and population of pigs, the economy and export values for pigs and a profile of the average pig.

12 June 2020
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LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production

The LIFE BEEF CARBON project aims to cut beef’s carbon footprint at low cost with minimal impact on soil health, water quality, air quality and biodiversity. Researchers Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien have some more information on the project

11 June 2020
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Pig Research Update - SOWWEANWEL

This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the Institute of Genetics & Animal Biotechnology, Poland. It investigates the risk factors for chronic stress in gestating sows. Martyna Lagoda, PhD Candidate working on the SOWWEANWEL project tells us more.

11 June 2020
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Summer Mastitis – Prevention and Control

If you are planning to wean autumn calving suckler cows to reduce grass demand, be aware of the risk of summer mastitis due to current weather conditions. Beef specialist Aidan Murray has advice

10 June 2020
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Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water

Herbicides are intensively applied in Irish agriculture (both grassland and arable) to control weeds and form an essential part of good agricultural management. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers Per-Erik Mellander, Owen Fenton, Majid Khan and Fabiola Barros Costa are doing some research on the transport of these herbicides to surface and groundwater resources.

10 June 2020
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Future Farmer Virtual Farm Walk - Thomas & David Fennelly

On Thursday June 11th, Thomas & David Fennelly are giving an insight into their lives as Dairy Farmers in County Laois. They will give regular updates on the Teagasc Twitter and Instagram accounts and also join us for the weekly Let’s talk dairy webinar.

10 June 2020
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Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning

Over 55% of Irish sheep farmers supplement their lambs with minerals post weaning. Research has shown that cobalt and selenium are the main trace elements of concern. Athenry researcher Dr Tim Keady gives some advice.

09 June 2020
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Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

Many Irish farms perform well in respect of the quantity of wildlife habitats they support. There is nonetheless a decrease in the quantity and quality of habitats and species dependent on agricultural landscapes. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin has information on the EU biodiversity strategy.

07 June 2020
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Multiple Benefits of a Farm Forest

Forestry is a wonderful resource with many uses and benefits, these include timber production, shade and shelter, biodiversity and recreation and wellbeing. Teagasc forestry advisor Frances Mc Hugh has more information.

07 June 2020
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Trafficking intensity index for soil compaction management in grassland

Soil compaction has been identified as a key threat to soil quality related to grassland management. An intensity index has been developed to assist in managing this compaction. Giulia Bondi & Lilian O Sullivan of Johnstown Castle give more information

05 June 2020
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Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update - 5 June

Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what's been happening in the unit.

05 June 2020
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Tillage Update June 4th

Included in the crops update this week is the impact of the drought on crops, grass weeds in tillage crops, and blight control in potatoes

04 June 2020
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Impact of dry weather on County Meath farmer

Barry O'Sullivan's farm in County Meath has been impacted by the current dry weather. Barry gives an overview of the management decisions he has had to make to manage grass and cow performance

02 June 2020
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Sulphur: deficiency, potential to boost growth and advice

There is potential for Sulphur (S) to boost grassland yields. There is onging research in Johnstown Castle on how to optimise this potential. Patrick Forrestal, Claire Aspel and Mark Plunkett have more information and some advice regarding silage and grazing

02 June 2020
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Dealing with grass shortage - reducing demand on sheep farms

There is some rain forecast for later this week, farms that might be short of grass will have to wait for this to have an impact and for grass growth to improve. Sheep specialist Michael Gottstein has some advice for sheep farmers

02 June 2020
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Virtual Crop Walk

The Teagasc Crops Team hosted its second “LIVE” Virtual Crop walk on Thursday, 28th May.

02 June 2020
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What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)?

Very little is known about the volumes dairy processing sludge (DPS) produced , the types of DPS and their nutrient and metal profile. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers S.M. Ashekuzzaman & O. Fenton are doing some research

01 June 2020
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Child Safety on Farms

Most children like to be outside helping on the farm. It is important to remember that farms are not playgrounds and children must be closely supervised and only take part in age appropriate tasks. Francis Bligh and John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists have more information

01 June 2020
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Bloom at Home - Summer Annuals

Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens explains how summer annuals are excellent for adding colour displays around your garden in borders or containers on your patio and balconies for the summer months.

01 June 2020
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Dry Weather Advice for Tillage Farmers

Many crops around the country are under considerable moisture stress at the moment. Ciaran Collins Teagasc crops specialist has some timely advice

01 June 2020
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Information for dairy farmers dealing with current very dry weather

Dairy specialist Joe Patton has advice on grazing management, some Hints and tips on feeding out forage supplements in dry weather, concentrate feeding guidelines, decision rules on grazing silage crops and options to reduce milking herd demand

01 June 2020
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Improved understanding of soil biology to reduce GHG emissions

Soil microbes are the key drivers of N transformations. Their activity determines to a large extent whether N is retained in a plant available form within soil, or lost to either air or water. Researchers Coline Deveautour and Fiona Brennan give more information

31 May 2020
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Bloom at Home - Hanging Baskets

Louise Jones, College Lecturer, Botanic Gardens gives an overview of planting 14” hanging baskets

30 May 2020
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Optimal soil phosphorus reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Environment research in Johnstown Castle investigated the effect of long term P fertilisation on emissions of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide in a number of laboratory experiments by Karl Richards and Rosie O’ Neill

30 May 2020
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Your Forest and Your Well Being

Forests can provide a wonderful setting, allowing you to connect with nature and experience a range of positive benefits for the body, mind and soul. Teagasc Forestry Advisors John Casey, Jonathan Spazzi and Tom Houlihan give more details.

29 May 2020
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RED - Forest Fire Danger Rating

Arising from current weather patterns, an extreme forest fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses, heather and gorse exist.

29 May 2020
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Newford Farm Round Bale Silage Update

Iarlaith Collins, farm manager & Michael Fagan, technician of the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry give a brief update on one of the out farms regarding first cut round bale silage.

29 May 2020
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Phosphorus Use on Peat Soils

Peat soils behave differently to mineral soils for certain nutrients such as phosphorous. What is the best approach to take to ensure fertiliser P applications get utilised by the grass or crop? Fiona Doolan, ASSAP Advisor Kildare/Laois has some advice

29 May 2020
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Bloom at Home

Garden of Hope at Bloom 2017

29 May 2020
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Second cut silage – What are the options for beef farmers?

There was rain in many parts of the country last week, yet soil moisture deficits have not improved for most parts of the country. Martina Harrington outlines the options for beef farmers for second cut silage

27 May 2020
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Chemistry without chemicals? Can we use light to measure lime requirement in soil?

There are a number of methods to measure the lime requirement in soil. Many of these need chemical reagents, and extraction or titrations to be carried out. An alternative using no chemicals is spectroscopy or ‘green chemistry’ Courtney Doyle, Konrad Metzger and Karen Daly from JOhnstown Castle have more information.

27 May 2020
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Ballyhaise Farm Update

The dairy herd in Ballyhaise is a research herd and the research programme is running in conjunction with Moorepark dairy research centre. Donal Patton gives and update on the herd and the grassland management

27 May 2020
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Tillage Update May 28th

Included in this weeks update is the Virtual Crop walk, the variation in spring crops due to rainfall variation, spring beans, grass weeds and the mangold fly in fodder beet,

27 May 2020
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The INZAC Flock - Update May 2020

The Ireland New Zealand across breed animal comparison study (INZAC flock) aims to o validate the Irish maternal (Replacement) genetic sheep index and to compare Irish versus New Zealand genetically elite animals. Fiona McGovern and Henry Walsh give an update on the flock.

26 May 2020
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Soil pH - What is it and how do we measure it?

Soil pH is a measure of hydrogen ion (H+) activity in the soil solution. Maintaining the soil pH at the optimum level increases the microbiological activity of the soil and results in better soil nutrient recycling/availability. Brendan Healy & Karen Daly have more information

26 May 2020
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Teagasc BETTER Sheep Farms - Lamb performance from birth to 7 weeks old.

Weighing Lambs at 7 weeks is crucial to assessing the ewe flock and it also gives a picture as to how the lambs are performing. Frank Campion tells us how lambs on the Teagasc BETTER Sheep Farms have fared and Shane Moore from Co. Roscommon gives an update from his farm.

26 May 2020
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Calculating the Breakeven Milk Price

A simple tool that can be used by farmers to assess the impact of low milk prices on their farm is to calculate the breakeven point. Patrick Gowing has advice and information on how to do this calculation.

25 May 2020
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Contract Heifer Rearing

Contract heifer rearing is an option worth considering for both dairy and drystock farmers offering benefits to both.

24 May 2020
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Is there an opportunity now to hire good staff?

Are you thinking of employing someone to help out on your farm? There are a number of legal requirements you should be aware of and adhere to. Five are outlined here.

24 May 2020
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What is in Farm Roadway Runoff?

Roadway Runoff contents within 100 m of the farmyard or where roadway configuration or quality impedes cow movement along the network are not dissimilar to dilute slurry or dairy soiled water. Researchers Owen Fenton, Karen Daly, John Murnane, Paul Rice, Patrick Tuohy give information from the ROADRUNNER project

23 May 2020
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Rewarding forestry and farming working together

Successfully integrating forestry and farming can have rich sustainability dividends. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who are leading the way. Noel Kennedy, Forestry Development Officer, Teagasc tells us more.

22 May 2020
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Safety at Silage Appeal

The months of May, June, July and August coincide with peak harvesting and transporting of silage on Irish farms. There is extra machinery on our roads and farms so extra caution is needed by all parties.

22 May 2020
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Teagasc celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity

Friday 22 May is the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity. Farming in a sustainable manner is essential to maintain biodiversity and farmed habitats. Catherine Keena Countryside Management Specialist has more information

22 May 2020
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Use of Protected Urea - Webinar

The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’

22 May 2020
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Feeding in summer drought conditions

Although there is rain forecast parts of the country may get little or no rain. Teagasc specialist Joe Patton has advice regarding grass and feeding in drought conditions

21 May 2020
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Do we need to call on the lessons learned in the summer of 2018?

There is rain expected in the west and northwest over the next few days. This will help alleviate the current Soil Moisture Deficit somewhat. The east coast is expected to see very little rain. Teagasc Specialist Martina Harrington has some advice

21 May 2020
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Tillage Update - 21st May

This week there are updates on the impact on crops of below average rainfall; common nutrient deficiencies in crops; watch videos on chocolate spot control in beans and weed control in fodder beet; listen to the latest podcast on grass weeds. By Mark Plunkett, Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist

21 May 2020
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Why monitor water quality so often?

The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) has been monitoring water quality in the river outlets of six catchments every 10 minutes for over 10 years. By Per-Erik Mellander and ACP team.

20 May 2020
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Bull Safety

Bulls are dangerous animals. They must be treated with caution and respect even when they seem to be good tempered. John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialists explain further.

20 May 2020
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Blowfly Control in Sheep Flocks

Flystrike is a production limiting, costly and sometimes fatal condition in sheep. When it comes to Blowfly strike the aim should really be to prevent it from happening in the first place. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc tells us more.

19 May 2020
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Weather Impacts on the Agricultural Catchments Programme

We are all well aware that our weather and climate have a major influence on agricultural production. The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) have been studying the influence of agriculture on water quality for over ten years in six small intensively farmed areas.

19 May 2020
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Three weeks into the breeding season

On average nationally only 71% of cows and 78% of heifers are bred in the first three weeks and on the average farm a low 6-week calving rate is costing €200/cow. What can you do at this stage in the breeding season?

18 May 2020
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Five steps to managing cash flow through 2020

Every dairy farmer should evaluate their business to ensure the effect of the current uncertainty in markets is minimised. Laurence Shallooand Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Moorepark have some advice and guidance

18 May 2020
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The Birch and Alder Improvement Programme

The development of birch as a commercial forestry tree species supports government policy in the desire to increase diversity in Irish forestry

17 May 2020
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Wild Bird Cover providing a giant bird-table

The purpose of growing wild bird cover crops is to provide seed for birds during the winter when demand is highest. Catherine Kenna, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc tells us more.

17 May 2020
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Time to Check slats

The lifespan of slats done to grant specification is about 20 years. Intensive use of slats, slurry reaching them, stocking with bulls etc. will shorten the lifespan of the slats. Tom Fallon Teagasc Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist & Francis Bligh Teagasc Safety Specialist tell us more.

16 May 2020
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Sustainable Use of Grassland Herbicides

It is essential for farmers to take great care and follow best practice procedures when using pesticides, in particular applying grassland herbicides. Kieran Kenny, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc tells us more.

15 May 2020
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Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update - 15 May

Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what's been happening in the unit.

15 May 2020
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Multipurpose farm-forestry in action in County Limerick

The Bresnan Family in Co. Limerick clearly understand the multipurpose potential of farm-forests and the importance of appropriate and timely management. Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tells us more

15 May 2020
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Advisory service to work with farmers to help improve water quality

In Ireland all water policy and management is led by the Water Framework Directive. Under this directive Ireland has been set a target of achieving ‘good status’ for all waters in Ireland. Noel Meehan gives information on an advisory service for farmers.

14 May 2020
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Tillage Update - 14th May

Get the latest advice on winter and spring crops. Watch recordings from the recent Virtual Crop Walk in Teagasc Oak Park and watch a video on the best strategies for wild oat control in cereals. Fill out a grass weeds survey. By Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT Teagasc.

14 May 2020
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Dairy Beef Index

The Dairy Beef Index (DBI) is a breeding tool developed by Teagasc and ICBF which was launched in 2019. Brendan Garry and John Conroy, Teagasc Mayo give an overview of the DBI and outline the benefits to dairy farmers and beef farmers.

13 May 2020
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10 steps to making better quality silage

Silage makes up a least a quarter of the annual diet on most beef and dairy farms. Quality ranges from 58% to 78% dry matter digestibility (DMD) nationally, but average quality remains poor at around 65% DMD. Joe Patton & Michael O'Donovan advice on what can be done to improve average quality.

12 May 2020
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Sustainable Dairy: The role of white clover

Teagasc Moorepark has quantified the potential of white clover to improve the sustainability of milk production. It poses a promising environmental impact mitigation measure for pasture-based dairy systems. Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien give more details

12 May 2020
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Water quality: the role of sediment

Excessive sediment can significantly impact the condition of freshwater habitats, resulting in a deterioration of water quality. It can have a greater impact than more standard pollutants such as phosphorus and nitrogen. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin explains further

11 May 2020
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Newford Breeding 2020

Iarlaith Collins farm manager on Newford Suckler demonstration farm in Athenry gives a brief update on the breeding season so far on this earlier maturing herd

11 May 2020
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Virtual Crop Walk

Virtual Crop Walk which was hosted by the Teagasc Crops Team live from Oak Park, Carlow on Thursday, 7th May.

11 May 2020
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Calf Rearing Update - Teagasc Moorepark

Emer Kennedy and JP Murphy give an update on the progress to date of the 2020 born calves in the dairy research farm at Teagasc Moorepark.

10 May 2020
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Controlling Docks

By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

09 May 2020
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Developing Ireland’s bioeconomy

In this edition of the Research Field Podcast Maeve Henchion, researcher at the Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme and the BioOrbic SFI Research Centre tells us about the bioeconomy and the research being done in Teagasc to support its development.

09 May 2020
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Soils - the multifunctional resource

Soil is no longer considered only the media for food production. It is also a resource for a range of ecosystem services including nutrient cycling; carbon sequestration and climate regulation; water purification; and a habitat for biodiversity. Researchers Giulia Bondi and Lilian OSullivan give us more information

09 May 2020
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Let's Talk Dairy - Webinar

On this weeks Let's Talk Dairy Webinar, host Stuart Childs spoke to Patrick Forrestal on fitting protected urea into your fertiliser programme and to Emer Kennedy on calf weaning tips

08 May 2020
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No Rush to Spray

By Kieran Kenny, Teagasc Soils and Environment Adviser, Castlerea

08 May 2020
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Tillage Update May 7th

Get the latest advice on disease control in cereals and weed control in maize, potatoes and beet. Videos are on timing the final fungicide on winter barley, ramularia control and best practice for weed control in potatoes.

07 May 2020
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Keeping Dairy Beef Calves Thriving at Grass

It is essential that the calves are well prepared for being let out to grass. They should be put out to grass when they are strong enough and the weather is mild. Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Ballinrobe gives some information and advice

06 May 2020
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Why less is more when it comes to grass management

Target is to complete 6 rotations between early to mid-April and mid-August. This can be achieved by sticking to a 20 day rotation. the best way to manage grass is to walk the farm weekly and enter the figures on Pasturebase Ireland

05 May 2020
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Setting the targets for spring breeding

Nationally only 65% of cows and heifers calve during the first six weeks of the calving season, ideally this should be at 90%

04 May 2020
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Piece of cake?

TEAGASC research aims to comprehend the influence of ingredient and process manipulations on the sensory quality of bakery products. Emer C. Garvey. and Kieran Kilcawley give more information

03 May 2020
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Something old, something new

Research funded by TEAGASC and SFI into grassland management histories has led to the discovery of a number of new archaeological sites. Researcher Robert O’Hara tells us more

01 May 2020
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Planning ahead is key to safe silage management

Silage making goes-on throughout the summer period. This article highlights key areas needing attention to avoid injuries at these times. - John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist

01 May 2020
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Tillage Update April 29th

Get the latest advice on weed control in spring cereals, using sprayers efficiently and bean weevil control in spring beans. The Tillage edge podcast Teagasc/Boortmalt programme advisor Eoin Lyons discusses weed control in spring barley. View latest videos.

30 April 2020
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What happens to your soil sample when it comes into a lab?

Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. How is the soil sample sent into a lab tested for the three main nutrients NP & K. Jason Naughton, Brendan Healy and Karen Daly from Johnstown Castle give some information

29 April 2020
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Questions and Answers with Frank O’Brien

Frank from Ballybroder, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath - organic drystock and tillage farmer. A farm walk was due to take place today, Wednesday 29th April. Dan Clavin Organic Specialist got an update from Frank on what has been happening on the farm this year

29 April 2020
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Importance of quality silage for sheep

Research carried out in Teagasc Athenry has highlighted the potential to reduce amount of concentrates fed to ewes in late pregnancy when high feed value silage is available. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist has information and advice

28 April 2020
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Summertime brings Risk, manage Farm Safety

Provisional H.S.A. figures up to April 23rd 2020 show that 7 persons have lost their lives in farm workplace related accidents. Tractors and machinery are key areas needing attention.

27 April 2020
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Steps to improve land drainage capacity

Drainage systems need to be maintained. A maintenance plan should be put in place for both in-field and open drains, focusing on areas susceptible to blockages. Researchers Patrick Tuohy and Owen Fenton give some advice.

26 April 2020
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Getting more from milk

In this edition of the research podcast Teagasc research geneticist Sinead Mc Parland tells us how genetics can provide Ireland with the means to reduce the emissions from, and increase the productivity of, our national dairy herd.

25 April 2020
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Long Term Land Leasing

Leasing land long term has many advantages for both the landowner (lessor) and active farmer (lessee) utilising the land.

25 April 2020
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Protected Urea – why now?

Teagasc research has shown that protected urea nitrogen fertiliser offers the single largest emission reduction potential to Irish farmers. Researcher Patrick Forrestal and advisor Cathal Somers give more information

24 April 2020
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Sheep Research Demonstration farm Athenry - Update

Research to date shows that including white clover in the sward relative to perennial ryegrass alone results in lambs reaching slaughter weight faster – Philip Creighton Researcher

24 April 2020
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Tillage Update April 23rd

Get the latest advice on spring & winter cereals; disease control & plant growth regulator programmes; nitrogen for feed & malting barley. Checkout our Podcast and latest videos

23 April 2020
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Media Article
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Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update- 23 April 2020

Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what's been happening in the unit.

23 April 2020
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Media Article
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Start Your Second Grazing Rotation

BEEF: Growth is now outstripping demand for most farmers. Look at the regrowth on the first couple of paddocks grazed, are they ready to be grazed again?

22 April 2020
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Media Article
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Selecting your Bull Team - Webinar

The third in a series of Dairy Breeding Seminars webinars which took place week of 20 April

22 April 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
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Silage Pit and Effluent Management

ENVIRONMENT: Does your silage pit and silage effluent collection and storage facilities meet the standards required by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFM)?

21 April 2020
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Media Article
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Soil Spectroscopy at Teagasc Johnstown Castle

ENVIRONMENT: Spectroscopy is an analytical technique that uses light to analyse a sample. Johnstown castle use the interaction of light with soil to give useful information

21 April 2020
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Media Article
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Feeding for fertility during the breeding season

DAIRY: The quality of feeding in the dry period and early lactation is important in achieving good herd fertility. Joe Patton has advice on getting some key targets right.

20 April 2020
Type
Factsheet
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Reducing carbon footprint of agriculture

ENVIRONMENT: How can Irish agriculture reduce its carbon emissions – Donal O’Brien gives information on Improving efficiencies, low emission technology and carbon sequestration.

19 April 2020
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Media Article
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White Clover on Organic Farms

ORGANICS: Research has shown that in a productive sward white clover can supply 100-150Kg Nitrogen/ha/year. Find out how to get it established in pastures.

18 April 2020
Type
Media Article
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Springtime in your forest

FORESTRY: Spring is a good time to assess your forest’s condition and plan for the future! Good management will help your trees to realise their full economic and environmental potential. Liam Kelly & Noel Kennedy, Forestry Development Officers.

17 April 2020
Type
Media Article
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Derrypatrick Herd Update at Teagasc Grange

BEEF: Michael McManus, Research Technician on the Derrypatrick herd, at Teagasc Grange gives an update on the herd, grass management and plans for the next few weeks.

17 April 2020
Type
Media Article
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Fertiliser application: Headland Spreading

Headlands make up a large proportion of a field. Headlands often display the greatest variation in fertiliser application.Dermot Forristal outlines why is it important to spread fertiliser evenly on headlands?

16 April 2020
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Tillage Update April 16th

Tips on winter cereals; plant growth regulators & disease control advice; nitrogen for malting barley. Podcast on early season disease control in winter wheat. Watch a video on nitrogen timing for spring malting barley.

16 April 2020
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Factsheet
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Dairy calf-to-beef system evaluation Teagasc Grange

BEEF 14th April: The Teagasc Grange dairy calf-to-beef system evaluation compares the physical and financial performance of three DAIRY-BEEF genetic groups. View video update below.

14 April 2020
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Thermoduric Bacteria

DAIRY: Thermoduric Bacteria are heat resistant bacteria in milk that survive pasteurisation.

13 April 2020
Type
Media Article
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New Hedgerow Planting on Teagasc Farms

ENVIRONMENT: The majority of Teagasc farms exceed average of approximately 7% of habitats on intensive farms in Ireland. There are opportunities to increase the quantity.

12 April 2020
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How to improve likelihood of success with sexed semen in 2020

Sexed semen provides many potential advantages to dairy farmers. The most obvious and compelling reason to use sexed semen is because of the sex bias induced in the calf crop. Stephen Butler, Teagasc, Moorepark has some advice.

11 April 2020
Type
Factsheet
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Crop Improvement and Speed breeding

The Crop Science department in Teagasc Oak Park is focused on developing cost effective cropping systems to support the profitability and environmental sustainability of Irish tillage farmers.

10 April 2020
Type
Media Article
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Teagasc Tillage Update - 9 April

TILLAGE: Get some tips on winter cereals; winter barley nitrogen and disease control advice; growth regulators and diseases; nitrogen for malting barley. Watch a video on winter barley disease control and listen to a podcast on nitrogen strategies rates.

09 April 2020
Type
Media Article
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Timely Soil Quality Tips

ENVIRONMENT: Fertiliser nutrients are routinely applied by farmers to achieve high crop yields. The management of soil structural quality is potentially more important. Lilian O’Sullivan and Giulia Bondi have some timely advice.

08 April 2020
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Health & Safety

HEALTH & SAFETY: The Health and safety focus presently is to flatten the Covid 19 curve and keep farm families safe and well. This can create pressure on farms. Get advice and tips from advisors Claire Mooney.and Michael Somers

08 April 2020
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Countdown to breeding season 2020

BEEF: It is important to focus on the upcoming breeding season. Set realistic breeding targets for your farm. Develop a plan to help manage your herd throughout the breeding season. By Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist.

07 April 2020
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Media Article
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Tips for milking during COVID-19

Milking is one of the essential tasks on a dairy farm. During these extraordinary times of COVID-19, it is essential to keep yourself and your milkers safe at milking time.

06 April 2020
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Drones, Satellites & Farm Forecasting

RURAL ECONOMY: The Spatial Analysis unit in Teagasc use Earth Observation technology to help understand the status of Irish agriculture and develop tools to allow farmers to better manage their farms. Here Stuart Green tells us how they use Drones and Satellites for this Farm Forecasting.

05 April 2020
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Overview of Dairy Farms’ Breeding and Calf Marketing Decisions

DAIRY: Most Irish dairy farmers are concerned about the reputation of the dairy industry. Three quarters are willing to support the establishment of a sexed semen laboratory in Ireland to reduce the number of male dairy calves findings of a study conducted by the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway and Teagasc.

03 April 2020
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Media Article
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California Mastitis Test

DAIRY: The California mastitis test is a simple procedure to help identify high SCC quarters within high cell count cows. It is impossible to identify sub clinical mastitis without this aid.

03 April 2020
Type
Press Release
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Teagasc Tillage Update - 2 April

TILLAGE: Get some tips on spring barley; winter cereals; winter barley nitrogen advice; growth regulators and diseases. Watch videos on the fertiliser application rates required to match off takes and on fertiliser spreader calibration and set up.

02 April 2020
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Media Article
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Sheep Management Notes

SHEEP: Advice on how to manage grass supplies until growth rates exceed demand and grass starts to accumulate on your farm. Also, it is important to be aware of grass tetany, which is a common and usually fatal condition that affects lactating ewes. By Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Programme, Teagasc.

01 April 2020
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Planning 1st cut silage on beef farms

Having silage of a high quality will ensure good daily weight gain on weanlings and also cut down on meal input on finishing cattle. The decisions made in the next number of weeks on farm will determine the cost of production for up to 6 months next winter - Alan Dillon, Teagasc Drystock Specialist

31 March 2020
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Media Article
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Dairy Breeding Advice for Spring 2020

DAIRY: Advice on how to ensure that your breeding season in 2020 is a success. It is important to use heat detection methods, monitor the Body Condition Score (BCS) of your cows and check out any problem cows.

30 March 2020
Type
Media Article
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Pregnancy Scanning in Sows

The first video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department is on “Pregnancy Scanning a Sow” Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility goes through the procedure.

27 March 2020
Type
Press Release
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Derogation Review Changes - Improving environmental outcomes

ENVIRONMENT: If you are one of the 7,000 derogation applicants in 2020 there are eight changes that affect you. You will need to discuss the changes with your Agri-Advisor and put a plan in place to meet these requirements in 2020 and beyond.

26 March 2020
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Media Article
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Teagasc Tillage Update

TILLAGE: The weather is improving allowing sowing to take place. Get some tips on planting beans. If you are planting spring cereals. plant wheat, oats and malting barley first. Watch the winter barley update and P & K requirements for winter cereals.

25 March 2020
Type
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COVID-19: Information for Horticultural Producers

HORTICULTURE: Teagasc Horticultural Development Department has compiled a document with information available from the relevant competent authorities and some suggestions for producers to consider in the coming weeks.

24 March 2020
Type
Media Article
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Update your spring rotation planner and GET FERTILISER OUT.

BEEF The wet weather of early spring 2020 has disrupted the spring rotation planner. That now needs to be adusted to reflect the circumstances. The application of fertiliser will be critical, see the options.

24 March 2020
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Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply

DAIRY: If you’re behind, use the grass on the first grazed paddocks to decide when to start the second round. On most farms, now is an ideal time to apply fertiliser to boost grass growth. Now is a great time to spread slurry, where possible, using the low emission slurry spreading equipment.

23 March 2020
Type
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Managing challenging times - Coronavirus Advice Available

FARM HEALTH & SAFETY: It is understandable that farmers would feel anxious with the coronavirus dominating our news and influencing our daily activities. It is important that farmers keep in contact with each other and in particular with elderly farmers

20 March 2020
Type
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Turnout Turmoil

Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe

20 March 2020
Type
Media Article
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How does your forest grow?

FORESTRY: Tree planting is a significant undertaking, the decisions taken at planting time can determine the results over many years. Questions that should be asked and answered prior to planting

19 March 2020
Type
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CAP provides important funds for Irish farms

FARM MANAGEMENT: Farmers are hugely dependent on the Basic Payment Scheme and other CAP payments for their income and to support their farm business. The BPS for 2020 is open until May 15th

18 March 2020
Type
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Passing the Baton

By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

16 March 2020
Type
Media Article
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The Discussion Group Facilitator's Handbook

Participatory methods are now recognised as one of the best ways to promote knowledge uptake and practice change among farmers. The approach builds on the knowledge within a group of farmers and encourages peer-to-peer learning. Farmer discussion groups are proven to be an effective method of increasing farmer learning and farm profitability

04 March 2020
Type
Book
3,537KB
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Grass Tetany

By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit

25 February 2020
Type
Media Article
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Planning for Your Future

By Niall Treanor B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare

25 February 2020
Type
Media Article
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Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference 2020

National Hill Sheep Conference 2020 which took place on Wednesday, 19 February in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.

19 February 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Potato Conference 2020

National Potato Conference 2020 which took place on Tuesday, 18 February in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin.

18 February 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
11,316KB
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Dairy Farm Labour

Developed by the Lakeland Dairies/Teagasc Joint Programme

14 February 2020
Type
Booklet
3,146KB
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Crop Opportunities

John Spink, Head of the Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme, Oak Park, Carlow

11 February 2020
Type
Media Article
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Safety on Farms is Key

By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

11 February 2020
Type
Media Article
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Malting Barley Conference 2020

Teagasc Malting Barley Conference in conjunction with Boortmalt which took place on Monday, 10th February in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

11 February 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Tillage Conference 2020

National Tillage Conference 2020 which took place on Wednesday, 29 January in the Lyrath Convention Centre, Kilkenny.

29 January 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
4,534KB
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National Sheep Conferences 2020

National Sheep Conferences which took place on Tuesday, 28 January in Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry and on Thursday, 30 January in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny.

28 January 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
4,310KB
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Crops Costs and Returns 2020

Compiled by: Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialists

28 January 2020
Type
Report
748KB
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From Calculations to Climate Action

Presentation by Professor Frank O Mara, Director of Research in Teagasc at an IFA Climate Action event in Dublin on 21 January 2020

22 January 2020
Type
Event Proceeding
3,455KB
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My Farm, My Plan - Planning for My Future

This workbook contains a number of worksheets for you to complete before preparing a financial plan. These blank worksheets are accompanied by explanatory text to assist with their completion.

06 January 2020
Type
Booklet
998KB
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Condition Scoring Cows

By Charlie Devaney, Beef Adviser, Teagasc Castlerea

17 December 2019
Type
Media Article
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Teagasc/SRUC Conference

Teagasc/SRUC Conference - Friday, December 6th 2019

06 December 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Dairy Conference 2019

3rd Dec Killarney Convention Centre, INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry \ 5th Dec Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

03 December 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
3,006KB
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Outlook 2020

Economic Prospects for Agriculture

26 November 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
5,142KB
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Catchment Science 2019

Catchment Science 2019 Conference which took place on 5 - 7 November in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford.

07 November 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
5,663KB
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National Agri-Environment Conference 2019

National Agri-Environment Conference which took place on Thursday, 17th October 2019 in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.

17 October 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
1,013KB
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Teagasc Forestry Research Day

Forest Research Day which took place on 16 October at Teagasc, Oak Park, Co. Carlow

16 October 2019
Type
Booklet
7,242KB
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Agricultural Courses

By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Galway/Clare Region

14 October 2019
Type
Media Article
28KB
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Is your farm BREXIT ready?

What steps can you take to ensure your farm is BREXIT ready?

10 October 2019
Type
Factsheet
297KB
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Soil Sampling this Autumn Oct 2019

Weather conditions are hampering abilities on farms to keep cows grazing full time, with some farmers on/off grazing and others are opting to supplement with silage if needs must. What does this lesson teach us?

08 October 2019
Type
Media Article
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Options Programme 2019

Improve your Farm Income with Teagasc Options for Farm Families Workshops

23 September 2019
Type
Leaflet
2,852KB
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CellCheck on Farm Events - Autumn 2019

CellCheck on farm events, in association with Animal Health Ireland and supported by the dairy co-ops

07 September 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
2,584KB
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Farming for Water Quality

The Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP)

01 August 2019
Type
Booklet
8,598KB
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Teagasc National Farm Survey 2018 Results

Emma Dillon, Brian Moran, John Lennon & Trevor Donnellan - Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy Development Programme

30 July 2019
Type
Factsheet
2,875KB
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Dairy Farm Infrastructure Workbook

This workbook is designed to act as an aid in assessing existing dairy farm infrastructure and planning for improvements in the areas of grazing infrastructure, milking practices and energy use. It should act as a guide through a review process which can take the form of a walk(s) of the farm/farmyard and discussions regarding the above elements.

03 July 2019
Type
Booklet
1,813KB
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Pigs Newsletter July 2019

In this issue: • Tail Biting Risk Assessments up and Running • The Animal Agriculture Alliance • Preparing for Activist Activity on Farms • Wrapping up the PathSurvPig Project

01 July 2019
Type
Newsletter
901KB
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Reseeding

By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

28 June 2019
Type
Media Article
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TResearch Summer 2019

Virtual Irish Centre for Crop Improvement

13 June 2019
Type
Magazine
8,648KB
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Grassland for Horses

A handbook on best grazing/forage management practices and techniques

10 June 2019
Type
Book
6,440KB
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Pigs Newsletter June 2019

In this issue: • Performance on Irish Pig Farms • Antimicrobial Resistance in Spanish Pigs: the Colistin Story • Education Update • African Swine Fever

01 June 2019
Type
Newsletter
2,863KB
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Grassland Reseeding

By Nicholas McKenna, Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Masters Student, Teagasc Longford

24 May 2019
Type
Media Article
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Dairy BEEF 2019

Sustainable Grass-Based Production - ‘Advancing Knowledge for an Evolving Industry’ - Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Research Centre Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford - Tuesday 21st May, 2019

21 May 2019
Type
Booklet
2,917KB
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Teagasc Dairy Breeding Advice for 2019

As the 2019 breeding season starts, it is important that dairy farmers have a clear breeding policy as it will have a significant influence on their farm profitability.

03 May 2019
Type
Newsletter
568KB
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Pigs Newsletter May 2019

In this issue: • Empty Days – a real Cost! • Research Update: pre-weaning mortality in free-farrowing pens • EU PIG Ambassadors 2019 • Seasonal Advice

01 May 2019
Type
Newsletter
922KB
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Pigs Newsletter April 2019

In this issue: • The Fight Against African Swine Fever • New Pig Supply Chain Lean Initiative • News Updates

01 April 2019
Type
Newsletter
4,143KB
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National Farm Survey 2017 Sustainability Report

Cathal Buckley, Trevor Donnellan, Emma Dillon, Kevin Hanrahan, Brian Moran and Mary Ryan. Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland

26 March 2019
Type
Report
3,343KB
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The Meitheal Effect

By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

26 March 2019
Type
Media Article
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Innovation and collaboration across the agri-food sector

Professor Gerry Boyle, Director Teagasc, Ireland presentation at Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum Keynote Seminar Next steps for UK agriculture – funding and support priorities, sustainability and the policy framework post-Brexit.

25 March 2019
Type
Speech
1,327KB
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Future challenges & Ag Tech Requirements - Tillage

Presentation by Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Crops Research Oak Park at the recent Ag Tech event in Fota Island organised by Cork Local Enterprise Office on Wednesday March 6th.

15 March 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
2,762KB
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Preparing for calving

By Francis Bligh, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Longford

15 March 2019
Type
Media Article
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Antimicrobials Newsletter

Antimicrobials are essential medicines, help protect their ability to fight infection

01 March 2019
Type
Newsletter
274KB
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Pigs Newsletter March 2019

In this issue: • Moorepark Pig Research Facility • Lameness: prevalent & costly • News Updates

01 March 2019
Type
Newsletter
1,072KB
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Energy Efficiency in Dairying

22 February 2019 - Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15 - Technology in Agriculture

26 February 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
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Cross Compliance

By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

08 February 2019
Type
Media Article
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National Sheep Conferences 2019

Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Tuesday, 29th January, 2019 & Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Thursday, 31st January, 2019

29 January 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
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Labour in Horticulture

16 January 2019 - Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - Planning for Labour Supply in 2019

18 January 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
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2019 Positive Farmers Conference

Teagasc Presentations for event, Jan 16th & 17th Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork

16 January 2019
Type
Event Proceeding
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New Year, New Me

By Francis Curran, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

14 January 2019
Type
Media Article
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Pigs Newsletter January 2019

In this issue: • Farm Safety • Chinese Concerns • Research Review & Outlook 2019 • News Updates

03 January 2019
Type
Newsletter
614KB
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Build in Safety

An Advisory Booklet for Farmers

21 December 2018
Type
Report
5,144KB
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Energy in Poultry

Ballyhaise - 14 December 2018

20 December 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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Seaclimate Workshop

Potential of ingredients from marine and other plant sources to reduce animal produced emissions

07 December 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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Outlook 2019

Economic Prospects for Agriculture

04 December 2018
Type
Report
4,676KB
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The Certainty of Fluke?

By Seán Doorley, Beef & Sheep Adviser, Longford Town

28 November 2018
Type
Media Article
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Food Structure

Formation, Functionality and the Future

21 November 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
1,745KB
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PREMARA 6588

Project dates: July 2014 - Nov 2018

01 November 2018
Type
Technology Update
142KB
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Pig Farmers' Conference 2018

Conference Proceedings - Cavan Crystal Hotel, 23rd October 2018 & Horse & Jockey Hotel, 24th October 2018

30 October 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
1,166KB
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Grass-Fed Dairy Conference

Benefits of grass-fed dairy systems on the nutritional composition and properties of milk and dairy products

25 October 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
15,807KB
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Soil Fertility Conference 2018

Optimising Soil and Fertiliser Management for Sustainable Grassland Production

17 October 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
1,582KB
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Agri Tourism Conference 2018

Presentations from the event at Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe - 15 October 2018

17 October 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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Autumn Grazing Planner

Every additional ton of grass eaten/ha will increase profit on dairy farms by €173/ha and on drystock farms by €105/ha

04 October 2018
Type
Factsheet
1,521KB
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Horse Ownership

A general guide for the first-time horse/pony owner

11 September 2018
Type
Book
3,110KB
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Equine Reproduction

A Guide for Farmers and Small Breeders

11 September 2018
Type
Book
23,530KB
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Navigating Plans to Double Dairy Herd

Since taking over the running of the family farm at Rathkeevan, just outside Clonmel in Co. Tipperary Paddy O’Gorman has almost doubled the size of his dairy herd. Farm walk Thursday, 27th September at 11am

10 September 2018
Type
Media Article
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Every Blade of Grass Crucial on Small Farm Holding

In the heart of the Boyne Valley, Peter Mongey’s dairy farm is about three miles from Slane Castle at Stackallen, Co. Meath. The Mongey family have been farming the land since the early 1700’s when Peter’s ancestors settled in Ireland from France after the Battle of the Boyne. Farm walk - Friday, 14 September, 11am

03 September 2018
Type
Media Article
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Making the switch to dairy farming work - Efficiently and Sustainably

Michael Doran is quite a new entrant to dairy farming based at Johnstown, Duncormick, Co Wexford, just one mile as the crow flies from the sea. Michael had 135 cows when he joined the Teagasc Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme, he is now milking 240 cows.

31 August 2018
Type
Media Article
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Teagasc Profit Monitor Analysis Dairy Farms 2017

The Teagasc Profit Monitor (PM) is an online financial analysis tool available to all Teagasc clients. It provides a snapshot of a dairy farm’s financial (and physical) performance and allows you to compare your farm’s performance with available benchmarks, including your farm’s previous year’s performance, other farm’s performance or Teagasc targets. Completing a Profit Monitor analysis on a yearly basis helps you with how the farm business is performing and keeps you informed if changes made in the farm’s operation are having a positive effect on farm profitability. The purpose of this publication is to provide a range of benchmarks for both individual farmers and farmer groups.

14 August 2018
Type
Booklet
470KB
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Teagasc National Farm Survey Results 2017

Emma Dillon, Brian Moran, John Lennon and Trevor Donnellan - Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy Development Programme

27 July 2018
Type
Report
2,037KB
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Building Forage Stocks through August/September

The drought conditions that Ireland is currently experiencing has negatively impacted on silage stocks across the country. Farmers are being encouraged to to plan for next winter to ensure they have enough fodder.

25 July 2018
Type
Factsheet
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Fodder Deficit Increasing

Dr Siobhan Kavanagh, Teagasc regional advisory manager for Carlow, Wicklow, Wexford

19 July 2018
Type
Report
168KB
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Fodder Census July 2018 Results

The Interagency Fodder Committee conducted a Fodder Census at the end of June / early July. Over 1,000 farmers from across a range of enterprises were surveyed across the country. Results of this survey in late June / early July showed a deficit of 18% nationally. The variation across regions varied from a 12% deficit in Roscommon, Longford, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and up to a 30% deficit in parts of West Cork. The results have to be treated with some caution as conditions have deteriorated since the census date. If we assume that half of the second cut has been consumed, Teagasc estimate that the national fodder deficit is now 28%.

19 July 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
174KB
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Forage Crops

Are forage crops an option for winter 2018/19?

18 July 2018
Type
Factsheet
304KB
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Summer Mastitis

By Seán Doorley, Beef & Sheep Adviser, Longford Town

17 July 2018
Type
Media Article
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Reseeding

By Michael Donoghue, Teagasc Adviser, Galway /Clare

13 July 2018
Type
Media Article
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Heat Stress in Cattle

Cattle are unable to dissipate their heat load very effectively

04 July 2018
Type
Media Article
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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.

27 June 2018
Type
Book
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.

27 June 2018
Type
Factsheet
442KB
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Beef 2018

‘€nhancing Knowledge' - Tuesday, 26 June 2018 - Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath

26 June 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
5,707KB
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Food Innovation Gateways Beyond Brexit - Making Food Innovation Go Further

Portfolio of Technologies that allows Teagasc to communicate to the food industry, and wider stakeholders. Details of Teagasc technology offers, emerging technology opportunities, technical services, pilot plant facilities and key contact points. The Portfolio is to be used as a starting point (or menu) from which food companies can begin to engage with us through various innovation support channels.

12 June 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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Sheepnet visits New Zealand to exchange knowledge and experiences

SheepNet is an EU funded project on sheep productivity and involves the 6 main EU sheep producing countries (Ireland, France, United Kingdom, Romania, Spain and Italy) and Turkey. Ewe productivity (number of lambs reared per ewe joined) has been static for the past few decades. Recently SheepNet National Facilitators visited New Zealand with the aim of exchanging knowledge and experiences on how to improve ewe productivity.

11 June 2018
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Media Article
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Examination of Bulls for Breeding Soundness An Illustrated Guide

The aim of this guide is to provide an illustrated framework to assist practitioners when carrying out breeding soundness examinations. The guide is set out in sections corresponding to the British Cattle Veterinary Association Bull Pre-Breeding Examination Certificate and it is hoped that this will be a useful resource for practitioners involved in the examination of bulls

06 June 2018
Type
Book
7,187KB
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Teagasc Education Vision - meeting future needs

Agricultural education and continuous professional development have a crucial role in enabling future farmers to keep pace with technological and policy change. The challenge for Teagasc education is to provide the education pathways, curriculum content, pedagogical approaches and continuous up-skilling opportunities that the land sector will require. The Teagasc Education Vision project was conducted between March 2016 and March 2017 and was chaired by Professor Seamus Smyth. It involved extensive consultation with stakeholders, a review of relevant national and international reports and an appraisal of peer agricultural education systems in a number of EU countries.

05 June 2018
Type
Report
4,993KB
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Obesibiotics 6286

Project dates: Mar 2012 – May 2018

01 May 2018
Type
Technology Update
145KB
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Dairy cow welfare: To protect we have to measure

Dr Laura Boyle, Teagasc Research - Presentation at the April meeting of the Intergroup for the Welfare and Conservation of Animals Strasbourg, 19 April 2018

27 April 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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Getting out to Grass

By Mícheál Kelly, Teagasc Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit

12 April 2018
Type
Media Article
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Coping with a slow spring

Cattle Specialist Karen Dukelow gives some advice and tips on dealing with the conditions this spring which have proven very difficult with rain, snow and very slow grass growths. As a result very little grazing has been completed on a lot of beef farms. This has resulted in dwindling silage supplies and full slurry tanks.

27 March 2018
Type
Factsheet
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Irish agriculture: public goods and productivity conundrums

Professor Gerry Boyle, Director Teagasc, Ireland Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum keynote Seminar Next steps for farming productivity – agri-tech, investment and knowledge transfer The Caledonian Club, 12th March, London

15 March 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch Spring 2018

Transforming data - Decision Support Tools for Farmers

13 March 2018
Type
Magazine
7,731KB
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Hill Sheep Conference 2018

Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo. Wednesday 21st February 2018

21 February 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
8,523KB
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Sheep Housing

By Edward Egan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor Meath

19 February 2018
Type
Media Article
1,686KB
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Discussion groups - Labour efficiency and practices

paper presented by Pat Clarke, Teagasc on a study of Labour Efficiency and Practices in 12 Farmer Discussion groups. Presented at the 2018 Irish Grassland Association Annual Dairy Conference on Wednesday 17th January, in Charleville Park Hotel, County Cork

01 February 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
73KB
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National Tillage Conference 2018

Published by: Teagasc, Crops Environment and Land Use Programme, Oak Park Crops Research, Carlow

31 January 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Sheep Conferences 2018

Tuesday, 30th January 2018 Loughrea Hotel and Spa, Loughrea, Co. Galway. & Thursday 1st February 2018 Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

30 January 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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Safe-formula - 5842

Teagasc project team: Prof. Paul Ross (PI), Catherine Stanton, Caitriona Guinane, Robert Kent Project dates: Jan 08 – Sept 2011

25 January 2018
Type
Technology Update
176KB
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BLASTOHIT - 6477

Project dates: Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

25 January 2018
Type
Technology Update
110KB
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TResearch Winter 2017

Visionary research - images that bring research to life

20 December 2017
Type
Magazine
9,176KB
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Presentation to European Parliament Committee - Dr Susanne Barth

Dr Susanne Barth, Teagasc, Presented to the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development at their meeting on Thursday 7 December 2017 as part of a Public Hearing on "Genetic diversity, conservation and crops wild relatives".

08 December 2017
Type
Video
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10 things to know about genetics - promo

10 Things to Know About Genetics. TV programme, Monday, 11 December, RTE at 8.30 pm featuring Ewen Mullins, Noirin McHugh and Fiona McGovern Teagasc.

07 December 2017
Type
Video
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Teagasc Organic Farming

Guidelines for Successful Organic Beef Production

07 December 2017
Type
Booklet
2,569KB
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Outlook 2018

Economic Prospects for Agriculture

05 December 2017
Type
Report
7,397KB
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Clean Sheep Policy: A Guide for Sheep Producers

Sheep Producers supply animals for slaughter for human consumption. Therefore, as food producers they have an important role to play in presenting clean sheep for slaughter.

14 November 2017
Type
Leaflet
2,073KB
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National Beef Conference Proceedings 2017

Achieving profitability in your beef enterprise requires good management and an awareness and implementation of the new developments in the key areas such as breeding, grassland, animal health and financial management. Our National Beef Conference 2017 focuses on a good mix of technologies that are currently being used and research findings that, if incorporated into your business, will help you keep your focus on profitability into the future.

18 October 2017
Type
Event Proceeding
3,212KB
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Pig Farmers' Conference 2017

Conference Proceedings Cavan Crystal Hotel - 17 October 2017 Horse & Jockey Hotel - 18 October 2017

18 October 2017
Type
Event Proceeding
1,454KB
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National Beef Conference 2017 Presentations

The 2017 Teagasc National Beef Conference focused on planning for healthy profits and increasing productivity from your beef herd. A number of excellent presentations were given which covered topics such as fluke, successfully using AI, impact of different feeding levels and the feeding value of imported feedstuffs. The last presentation was on BREXIT and the impact it may have on the Irish Beef Industry. You can view all presentations below.

17 October 2017
Type
Event Proceeding
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Small Farms Survey

Teagasc National Farm Survey: The Sustainability of Small Farming in Ireland

05 October 2017
Type
Report
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Dry Rot in Swedes

Technical note describing the biology, symptoms and control measures of this common disease in table swedes.

01 October 2017
Type
Factsheet
298KB
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Clean Livestock Policy for Sheep: A Guide for Sheep Transport

Sending dirty sheep to slaughter increases the contamination risk from harmful bacteria, putting our customers’ health at risk. Dirty sheep cost money and could damage the sheep meat and fleece markets.

19 September 2017
Type
Leaflet
2,540KB
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TResearch: Autumn 2017

Waste2Fuels - creating next generation biofuels

06 September 2017
Type
Magazine
7,222KB
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DairyBiota 6364

Project dates: Oct 2013 – Sept 2017

01 September 2017
Type
Technology Update
289KB
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SheepNet

European Knowledge Exchange

21 June 2017
Type
Leaflet
1,162KB
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TResearch: Summer 2017

RAMIRAN 2017: Teagasc to host international conference

16 June 2017
Type
Magazine
6,010KB
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Teagasc Farm Labour Manual

This manual aims to assist farmers who are currently employing, or thinking about employing, a labour unit for the first time. It brings together the expertise of front line Teagasc advisors, educators, human resources personnel and researchers across Teagasc. Contributions from commercial dairy farmers and the Workplace Relations Commission further enhance this highly practical publication.

15 June 2017
Type
Book
7,724KB
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The People in Dairy Project

A report on the future people requirements of Irish dairy farming to support sustainable and profitable dairy expansion

02 June 2017
Type
Booklet
660KB
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Teagasc Garden of Hope

Teagasc, in association with the suicide prevention charity Pieta House, are delighted to be exhibiting this show garden for the first time at this year’s annual Bloom in the Park.

31 May 2017
Type
Leaflet
6,652KB
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A Guide to Vegetable Growing - 8th Edition

The selection of fresh vegetables now available in shops and supermarkets is probably greater than ever before. There is, however, deep satisfaction to be had from growing part of the food we eat. A well managed garden or allotment is an asset to any family and vegetable growing can rapidly develop into an absorbing hobby.

30 May 2017
Type
Booklet
4,631KB
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Precise Application of Fertiliser

The Fertilizer Association of Ireland in association with Teagasc Technical Bulletin Series – No. 3 May 2017

04 May 2017
Type
Booklet
814KB
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May Farm Safety Shorts

By Anthony O'Connor, Teagasc Adviser Galway/Clare Region

02 May 2017
Type
Media Article
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Avoiding the Brexit “tariff cliff” on agri-food exports

The Irish agri-food sector is heavily exposed to Brexit. A best case outcome for the agri-food sector would be a deal on trade between the UK and EU that is concluded by the time the UK leaves and which inhibits agri-food trade as little as possible. Fresh food products, like dairy and beef, have a limited shelf life but have a long lead production period. To minimize disruption, the agri-food sector will need a good deal and will need certainty about its post Brexit future, sooner rather than later.

28 April 2017
Type
Media Article
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The Competitiveness of Irish Agriculture

How do farms in Ireland compare with farms in other countries, in terms of output price, costs of production and profit margin? This report will examine the international competitive performance and potential of the main sectors of Irish agriculture against our main trading partners and competitors using microeconomic data from the European Commission’s Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) and data from international farm comparison networks (IFCN Dairy and Agri benchmark Beef and Sheep).

26 April 2017
Type
Report
1,951KB
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April Farm Safety Shorts

By Anthony O'Connor, Teagasc Adviser Galway/Clare Regional Unit

31 March 2017
Type
Media Article
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BioÉire Results Launch

Next Steps for the Irish bioeconomy: supply, demand, business and research considerations - Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown - 20 March 2017

27 March 2017
Type
Event Proceeding
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Management Tips at Lambing

By Sean Mannion, Teagasc Adviser/Education Officer, Galway/Clare Regional Unit

06 March 2017
Type
Media Article
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March Farm Safety Shorts

By Anthony O'Connor, Teagasc Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit

27 February 2017
Type
Media Article
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National Sheep Conferences 2017

The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Tuesday 31st January 2017 & The Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, Co. Carlow. Thursday 2nd February 2017

31 January 2017
Type
Event Proceeding
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Urea N Fertiliser

Crops, Environment & Land Use Programme - Johnstown Castle

31 January 2017
Type
Factsheet
3,976KB
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Teagasc Grass10

Grassland excellence for Irish livestock

27 January 2017
Type
Leaflet
3,098KB
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The Maize Guide

A Guide to Growing, Conserving and Feeding Maize Silage

26 January 2017
Type
Booklet
37,133KB
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Care of the calf before transport or sale

Calves that are well cared for prior to transport or sale are more valuable to potential buyers. They will also cope better with movement to their rearing farm and will be ‘fit for purpose’ on arrival.

24 January 2017
Type
Leaflet
3,838KB
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Research Impact Highlights - 2015

This publication highlights the impacts achieved in 2015 from research conducted in Teagasc. Our strategy is to conduct excellent research that provides the basis for achieving science-based impact. Making an impact is critically important to Teagasc and is central to our mission

22 December 2016
Type
Booklet
5,326KB
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Outlook 2017

Economic Prospects for Agriculture

29 November 2016
Type
Event Proceeding
4,190KB
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The challenges facing rural communities

Address by David Meredith Teagasc to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, November 23rd 2016

23 November 2016
Type
Speech
6,480KB
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Teagasc Dairy Manual

A comprehensive manual for existing and potential dairy farmers. Please call 059-9170200 to order a copy of the manual. Mastercard/Visa/Laser accepted

01 November 2016
Type
Book
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Teagasc Beef Manual

The Teagasc Beef Manual is designed to be a user-friendly source of practical information for anyone with an interest in the business of producing beef. The content of the Teagasc Beef Manual is built on rigorous scientific research and sound business principles which each reader can apply to his farm’s unique business and physical circumstances.

01 October 2016
Type
Book
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Teagasc Farm and Household Cash Planning Book

This money management workbook has been designed to help you to manage your finances in a structured fashion. The workbook is divided into two sections, one for the farm and the other for the farm household.

20 September 2016
Type
Booklet
4,597KB
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Rural Tourism

The Teagasc Rural Tourism booklet is designed to quickly provide answers for readers seeking information on any aspect of rural tourism development opportunities.

14 September 2016
Type
Booklet
5,641KB
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Crops, Environment & Land Use Programme - Brochure 2016

The aim of the Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme is to develop and transfer cost-effective crop production systems along with evidence based knowledge to support and underpin the development of a profitable, competitive and environmentally sustainable agri-food sector.

13 September 2016
Type
Booklet
5,491KB
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Teagasc Post-Doctoral Development Programme 2016–2017

The Teagasc Post-Doctoral Development Programme (TPDP) provides professional development to post-doctoral researchers in Teagasc. This is aimed at developing the performance of postdoctoral researchers while in Teagasc, but also preparing them for the variety of career options ahead. Participants will have access to development opportunities that will equip them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their career.

13 September 2016
Type
Booklet
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National Crops Forum 2016

The National Crops Forum focussed on agronomy and farm financial returns. Variety selection, agronomy for the coming season combined with the latest information on grain markets and autumn varieties was also be covered. .

08 September 2016
Type
Event Proceeding
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Cheese Institute

A training initiative for the farmhouse cheese industry in Ireland

01 September 2016
Type
Leaflet
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Situation and Outlook July 2016

Trevor Donnellan, Kevin Hanrahan and Fiona Thorne - Agricultural Economics & Farm Surveys Department Teagasc

02 August 2016
Type
Report
608KB
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Advice on Liming

Add life to your land and profit to your business

13 July 2016
Type
Leaflet
336KB
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Moorepark Dairy Levy Update

The main purpose of the Open Day is to update dairy farmers of the research that has being carried out on the farm over the last three years. The overall aim of the research is to increase the efficiency of milk production from grazed pasture. You will see today significant progress being made over the last three years in achieving this goal.

28 June 2016
Type
Event Proceeding
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Beef Data and Genomics Programme Training Videos

Farmers all over the country are currently participating in beef data genomics programme which aims to increase the genetic merit of the Irish suckler herd for key traits linked to maternal efficiency and environmental sustainability. Teagasc are providing training, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, for farmers participating in the scheme. These videos are part of the course material used, outline a number of case studies and give an insight into how the use of genomics can improve the herd.

15 April 2016
Type
Video
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Brexit - Potential Implications for the Irish Agri-Food Sector Report

This newly released report produced by economists from Teagasc and launched on 13 April 2016 at a Teagasc and Agricultural Economics Society of Ireland (AESI) seminar in Backweston, County Kildare outlines how if UK voters decide to leave the EU in the upcoming referendum in June of 2016, it could have a significant impact on Irish agri-food exports.

14 April 2016
Type
Report
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e-Profit Monitor Analysis - Dairy Farms 2015

The analyses in this publication are based on data provided by Teagasc dairy farmer clients relating to the 2015 production year and entered onto the ePM system prior to 8th March 2015.

04 April 2016
Type
Booklet
1,200KB
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Market Gardening Course - QQI Level 6 (Component Award)

The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens and Kildalton College are now offering a QQI Level 6 component award in Market Gardening. This course will equip learners with the knowledge and skill they need to plan and implement production programmes for a full range of fruit and vegetable crops in Ireland.

16 March 2016
Type
Leaflet
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Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 - International Conference

Continuing advances in science, technology and innovation will be central drivers of the profitable and sustainable Irish agri-food industry envisaged in Food Wise 2025, the industry-led national strategy for the development of Ireland’s agri-food sector over the next decade.

08 March 2016
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Potato Conference 2016

Proceedings from the Teagasc/IFA National Potato Conference & Trade Show 2016 which took place on Tuesday, February 23rd in Dublin.

26 February 2016
Type
Event Proceeding
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Lambing Management

By Bernie Leahy, B & T Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Regional Unit

23 February 2016
Type
Media Article
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National Sheep Conferences 2016

Shearwater Hotel, Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway - Tuesday 2nd February 2016 Amber Springs Hotel, Wexford Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford - Thursday, 4th February 2016

02 February 2016
Type
Event Proceeding
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Spotted Wing Drosophila

In 2008 Drosophila suzukii (Spotted wing drosophila) was detected in three European countries, Italy, France and Spain as well as in the United States (California). Its presence in the United Kingdom was first recorded in 2012. In June 2015 its presence in Ireland was confirmed, with samples trapped simultaneously at a commercial fruit growing farms in Dublin and Wexford.

27 November 2015
Type
Factsheet
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Teagasc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2014

The 2014 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy. Examples of key achievements and developments for the Research, Knowledge Transfer and Operations directorates are described in the context of these goals.

13 November 2015
Type
Report
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Today's Farm - November/December 2015

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.

11 November 2015
Type
Magazine
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Catchment Science 2015

Catchment Science 2015 was an International Conference exploring the application of catchment science to the environmental and economic challenges facing farmers, policy makers and regulators.

16 October 2015
Type
Event Proceeding
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Farm Succession & Transfer Guide

Farming is not only a business, but a way of life for many farmers. In most cases the farm has remained in the family for years, being passed down from generation to generation and going through a number of changes. As the farmer you have the opportunity to decide the future of the farm, and making decisions early allows for forward planning which prevents decisions being made for you.

29 September 2015
Type
Book
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Beef Production System Guidelines

These system guidelines have been developed by Teagasc cattle specialists and beef researchers in association with Bord Bia beef market analysts.

23 September 2015
Type
Book
443KB
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Today's Farm - September / October 2015

Colleges: a great component in anyone’s career Breakthrough in grass cover measurement Our dairy expansion – a UK perspective

31 August 2015
Type
Magazine
6,295KB
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Cereals Enterprise Factsheet - Teagasc National Farm Survey Results 2014

The 2014 National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 895 farms. The full financial results for these farms are available in the National Farm Survey 2014 report, (www.teagasc.ie/publications). This publication summarises the results for the major cereal enterprises (Winter wheat and Spring barley) on these farms.

30 July 2015
Type
Factsheet
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Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet - Teagasc National Farm Survey Results 2014

The 2014 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 895 farms. The full financial results for these farms are available in the National Farm Survey and to download at www.teagasc.ie/nfs. The performance of the single suckling enterprise in 2014, for herds greater than 10 cows, is summarised here. This is the predominant cattle system in Ireland, operated on 31,292 farms.

30 July 2015
Type
Factsheet
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Sheep Enterprise Factsheet - Teagasc National Farm Survey Results 2014

The 2014 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 895 farms. The full financial results for these farms are available in the National Farm Survey and to download at www.teagasc.ie/nfs. This publication summarises the results for farms with a mid season lamb enterprise. There are 104 farms in the sample representing 9,867 farms nationally. Only sheep enterprises with more than 20 ewes are included in the analysis.

30 July 2015
Type
Factsheet
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Dairy Enterprise Factsheet - Teagasc National Farm Survey Results 2014

The 2014 Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) recorded data on 895 farms. The full financial results for these farms are available in the National Farm Survey and to download at www.teagasc.ie/nfs. Here the results for the dairy enterprise are summarised. Farms producing mostly liquid milk are excluded from the sample, as are herds of 10 cows or less.

30 July 2015
Type
Factsheet
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National Pig Herd Performance Report 2014

This report is the detailed analysis of the performance of herds that participated in the Teagasc e-Profit Monitoring (ePM) recording system in 2014.

23 July 2015
Type
Report
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ISH Young Breeders Programme

The ISH Young Breeders Programme is run as a joint programme between Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland. The programme focuses principally on the assessment of conformation and athleticism traits of both eventing and show jumping horses and is aimed at those between the ages of 14 to 25 years who are interested in assessing, exhibiting, and breeding performance horses.

23 July 2015
Type
Booklet
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Questions & Answers on Weed Control

By Anthony O'Connor, Teagasc Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit & Tim Hyde, Environment Specialist, Teagasc, Athenry

20 July 2015
Type
Media Article
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The viability of the Irish farming sector in 2014

The Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) income report is published annually. Family farm income, which represents the return from farming for the farm family to their labour, land and capital, is the principal economic measure published in this report. While family farm income is a useful measure, it does not account for the economic viability of the farm business nor does it make any allowance for the role of income earned outside of the farm in safeguarding the economic sustainability of farm households. This report presents the NFS viability analysis which accounts for these factors. The analysis is conducted on a sample of 871 farms that participated in the 2014 survey. This sample represents 80,000 farms nationally and is representative of farming at both a national and regional level.

13 July 2015
Type
Report
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Milking Skills - Top Tips

In the July/August edition of Todays Farm, Padraig O'Connor, Teagasc outlined the top tips for milking skills to ensure you are achieving maximum product quality, safety for the milker and cow and efficient use of the time spent milking.

01 July 2015
Type
Media Article
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Crops & Spraying 2015 Open Day

Download a copy of the booklet from the Crops & Spraying Open Day which took place at Teagasc Oak Park on 24 June 2015. The latest technical innovations on a range of crops including; winter and spring barley, winter wheat, oats, oilseed rape and beans was demonstrated and focused on optimising growth and development, disease control strategies and efficient fertiliser use. Up and coming new varieties such as sugar beet was also demonstrated on the day.

24 June 2015
Type
Event Proceeding
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Strategic Pathways for the Teagasc Agricultural Advisory Service 2015-2020

Ireland is fortunate to have a strong agriculture knowledge and innovation support system. Fundamental to this is Teagasc, which combines an integrated research, advisory and education service which is delivered to Ireland’s agri-food sector. The primary asset that Teagasc has is its people and the relationships that permeate the wider agriculture and food industry. Nowhere is this more evident than in the regional advisory service. The advisory service has achieved huge efficiency in recent years reducing staffing by 44% while maintaining client numbers and providing quality services to over 43,000 farm families. The major concern is that these efficiency gains will be negated by the projected reduction (due to retirements) in advisory staff from 240 to 180 by 2020, reducing the critical mass of advisors and spreading the core service thinly. This will damage the advisor farmer relationship and reduce the technology transfer capability. This strategy document highlights the huge impact that advisors h e and recognises the opportunity to re-energise the advisory service by restoring advisory numbers to 240. This can be achieved with minimal extra cost but will deliver huge impact in terms of the productivity and sustainability of family farms.

22 June 2015
Type
Report
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Lawn Weed Control

Factsheet on how to control weeds in your lawn.

19 June 2015
Type
Factsheet
519KB
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Growing Cherry Tomatoes for Flavour

Cherry tomatoes are naturally small and vary in size from a cherry to a table tennis ball. And the smaller the tomato the better the flavour. The following details relate to growing tomatoes under glass or plastic in border soil. By choice of variety, use of high potash (K) feeds and limiting the amount of water applied, tomatoes high in sugars and acids are produced - and hence flavoursome.

18 June 2015
Type
Factsheet
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Miscanthus Best Practice Guidelines

These guidelines are designed to introduce farmers to a new crop. They give guidance on the most appropriate location, land preparation, planting techniques and crop management required to grow miscanthus as a crop destined for energy use (or for other uses). These guidelines summarises ongoing current research and best practice. As further experience is gained, these guidelines will be modified.

15 June 2015
Type
Report
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Short Rotation Coppice Willow - Best Practice Guidelines

The world’s gas and oil reserves are a rapidly depleting and increasingly costly resource to exploit and deliver. Ireland generally has a very limited fossil energy resource and as a result imports the vast majority of its requirement. In excess of 85% of the fossil fuel used to generate electricity is imported, principally oil and natural gas. Indigenous peat resources provide a small contribution (11%) with renewables providing only 3%. If the requirement for heat generation and transport fuels are added to the electricity total then Ireland has a dependency on imported energy in excess of 90% and this figure is increasing.

15 June 2015
Type
Report
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Today's Farm - May / June 2015

Laois family managing a fragmented holding Check that your cheque is secure Fragmentation focus

05 May 2015
Type
Magazine
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TResearch: Spring 2015

Healthy ageing: diet and lifestyle might hold the key to eternal youth Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2014

22 April 2015
Type
Magazine
2,259KB
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Speech by Professor Gerry Boyle at the End of the Milk Quota Conference

Speech by Professor Gerry Boyle at the conference entitled 'The End of the Beginning: How future dairy expansion will benefit the Irish Economy' which was organised by Teagasc in conjunction with ICOS to mark the end of the milk quotas and was held in City West on 1 April 2015.

01 April 2015
Type
Speech
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Catchment Science into Policy Briefing

A briefing and discussion on the work of the Agricultural Catchments Programme, its outcomes and their policy implications was held on the 13th March 2015 at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.

13 March 2015
Type
Event Proceeding
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Forage Maize Seminars Presentations

Teagasc along with UCD held Forage Maize Seminars on the 12 & 13 March at which experts from AFBI, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc and UCD presented up to date information for the 2015 growing season. The presentations from this event are now available on the following page.

12 March 2015
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today's Farm - March / April 2015

Managing stress Why the future for beef is written in the stars Don’t buy any old bull New thinking on sheep worms

04 March 2015
Type
Magazine
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National Seed Potato Workshop Presentations

Dr Barry O Reilly, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, addressed the conference about the new EU regulations governing seed certification and also the standards seed must pass to qualify in each seed category and grade. The workshop was joined by Dr Jan van der Wolf, an international expert on the potato disease Blackleg from Wageningen University. Dr. van der Wolf outlined the importance of blackleg in an Irish context and gave solid recommendations to help farmers deal the disease. Dr Denis Griffin, Teagasc, Oak Park outlined how growers should focus on specialised seed potato production, rather than dual cropping, and outlined the major steps to achieving this. Poster sessions included information on Virus and potato cyst nematode and blight.

04 March 2015
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Event Proceeding
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Reaching New Heights: Report of Irish Sport Horse Industry Strategy Committee

Reaching New Heights: Report of the Irish Sport Horse Industry was launched on 3 March by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney, at the Irish Army School of Equitation in Dublin. The report contains a wide range of recommendations for the development of the sport horse industry over the next ten years.

03 March 2015
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Report
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National Sheep Conference 2015

Sheep Technology Adoption Programme Approved (STAP) The Malton Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry - Tuesday 3rd February 2015 and Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath - Wednesday 4th February 2015

09 February 2015
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Event Proceeding
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Hill Sheep Conference 2015

Sheep Technology Adoption Programme Approved (STAP) Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo Wednesday, 28th January 2015

09 February 2015
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Event Proceeding
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Moorepark Dairy Levy Research Update Series 24

Teagasc Greenfield Dairy Programme Moorepark Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre Kilkenny Greenfield Open Day Wednesday 2nd July, 2014

09 February 2015
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Booklet
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Be Prepared for Calving

By Anthony O'Connor, Teagasc Adviser, Galway/Clare regional Unit

09 February 2015
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Media Article
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Economics of beef production systems

Presentation to the Beef Roundtable, DAFM Backweston, Wed 4 Feb 2014. Paul Crosson. Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath.

09 February 2015
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Event Proceeding
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Farm Fatalities in Ireland (1993 – 2014)

Dr David Meredith, Rural Economy Development Programme, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15 Dr John McNamara, Health and Safety Officer, Teagasc, Kildalton, Co. Kilkenny

06 February 2015
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Event Proceeding
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The Spring Barley Guide

Spring barley is Ireland’s most widely grown tillage crop which provides valuable feedstock for the animal feed and malting industries.

02 February 2015
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Booklet
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Today's Farm - January / February 2015

HighTech Colostrum Check Creating a cashflow New Zealand dairy challenges Managing early grass Foundations of crop yield Buying sheep concentrates Organic beef Beef group benefits Health and Safety Farming in Serbia Agroforestry Botanic gardens

14 January 2015
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Magazine
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Bank of Ireland & Teagasc - Review of the Financial Status of Irish Farms and Future Investment Requirements

In 2014, Teagasc initiated a research project to review the financial status of Irish farms and identify future investment requirements. The research, which was conducted by Teagasc and sponsored by Bank of Ireland, examines the current debt level on Irish farms in comparison to other farms in Europe and also assesses the likely investment on dairy farms following the removal of the milk quota this April. Here you will find the report which was launched by Minister Simon Coveney on Wednesday, 14 January along with the presentations made by Fiona Thorne, Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Kevin Hanrahan, Thia Hennessy, Anne Kinsella, Doris Laepple, and Michael McKeon

14 January 2015
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Report
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TResearch: Winter 2014

Understanding Campylobacter - the €2.4 billion bug Carbon sequestration by hedgerows in Ireland Animal ethics Pesticide regulations and cereal disease control

22 December 2014
Type
Magazine
2,633KB
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Teagasc Technology Updates

A collection of technology updates highlighting the findings and key technologies from food research projects within Teagasc

09 December 2014
Type
Book
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Dr Tom Walsh Centenary Lecture Proceedings, Presentations & Videos

Dr. Tom Walsh was an internationally renowned scientist and leader, who over a career of more than 40 years, made fundamental contributions to the development of Irish agriculture, the economy and society. As the first director of An Foras Taluntais, and later of ACOT (the national agricultural advisory body) (now Teagasc), Dr Walsh worked untiringly for the development of Ireland’s natural resources in general, and for the agricultural and food industries in particular. To mark the centenary of Dr Walsh’s birth, Teagasc held a special centenary lecture in Johnstown Castle, Wexford on 5th December -World Soils Day. The lecture will highlight the contribution made by Dr Walsh, both as a practising soil scientist and through his role in establishing Johnstown Castle and An Foras Taluntais as a leading research centre in soil science.

05 December 2014
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Event Proceeding
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Evaluation of the Impact on Farmers Participating in Teagasc Beef Discussion Groups 2012-2014

Farmer discussion groups are a proven method of knowledge transfer in agriculture. The Food Harvest 2020 Report identified that discussion groups play a key role in improved performance at farm level and the Beef 2020 Activation Group recommended the provision of funding for discussion groups in the sector. The Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP) was introduced for a three year period (2012-2014). The introduction of BTAP has resulted in a significant increase in the number of beef farmers participating in discussion groups. As a result of the increased farmer participation in beef discussion groups and the increased adviser involvement, Teagasc has commissioned this independent evaluation to assess the impact on farmers of participating in beef discussion groups. This report is an evaluation of the Teagasc Beef Discussion Group Programme not just the BTAP but it provides useful analysis and feedback on the Teagasc delivery of the BTAP.

02 December 2014
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Report
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Cheese Symposium 2014

Presentations from the Cheese Symposium 2014

26 November 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Dairy Conference Presentations, Proceedings and Webinar

Presentations, proceedings and the recorded webinar from the National Dairy Conference which was held jointly by Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Wednesday, 19 November in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin

19 November 2014
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Event Proceeding
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National Agri-Environment Conference 2014

The conference focused on facing up to the new and ever increasing challengesof supporting Irish agriculture to deliver increased output and improved environmental outcomes

13 November 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Greening Information meeting (21-23 October)

This series of meetings was aimed at Rural Professionals dealing with Greening issues under the CAP Reform. The meeting covered Greening rules and the Department of Agriculture on-line application and mapping system. Delegates were also brought through Greening examples encountered by Teagasc advisors.

28 October 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today's Farm - November / December 2014

Calving sucklers at two years old Minding your silage bales Managing 30 dairy births/day The potential impact of Greenhouse Gases Options for finishing hill lambs Why Greening can mean beans Budget 2015 Countdown to tree planting Distance learning at the Botanic Gardens

28 October 2014
Type
Magazine
6,437KB
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TResearch: Autumn 2014

Irish Soil Information System goes live Schmallenberg - a disease of cattle and sheep CheeseBoard 2015 Consumer meat quality expectations

22 October 2014
Type
Magazine
2,486KB
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Teagasc National Beef Conference 2014

The Teagasc National Beef Conference took place in the Hodson Bay Hotel on 9 October 2014 and focused on the improved breeding and feeding of suckler cows to increase profit

09 October 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Annual Report & Financial Statements 2013

The 2013 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy. Examples of key achievements and developments for the Research, Knowledge Transfer and Operations directorates are described in the context of these goals.

07 October 2014
Type
Report
7,879KB
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Minding our Watercourses

A new leaflet called “Minding our Watercourses” jointly produced by Teagasc and Inland Fisheries. It emphasises that proper management of farm watercourses, whether large rivers or small streams, is critical to ensuring high levels of biodiversity.

29 September 2014
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Leaflet
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Greening: The nuts and bolts

The first in a series of videos by Michael Hennessy, Tillage Specialist on the new CAP Reform & Greening and how it might affect you.

11 September 2014
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Video
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Today's Farm - September / October 2014

Back to the future: After Milk Quotas Don’t let extra cows eat into profits. Lithuanians learning from Ireland. Costs key to profit in beef. Free fluke test.

03 September 2014
Type
Magazine
6,171KB
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Improve your Milking Skills

Improve your milking skills and get more from your cows. An information booklet produced by Teagasc in collaboration with FRS and AHI

02 September 2014
Type
Booklet
1,187KB
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Safe Slurry Handling

Think Safely and Take Action - 'Remember, just one lungful of slurry gases will kill'

22 August 2014
Type
Leaflet
385KB
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Hill Sheep Farms 2013

Sheep farms that have mountain or hill sheep flocks of ewes. Lambs are finished on the farm or sold as stores.

06 August 2014
Type
Factsheet
587KB
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Lowland Sheep Farms 2013

Sheep farms that have lowland flocks of ewes. The majority of which lamb in mid-season and the lambs are finished on the farm or sold as stores.

06 August 2014
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Factsheet
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Comparison - 2012 - 2013 (Sheep Farms)

Where a farm completed an eProfit Monitor on their sheep enterprise for both 2012 and 2013 they are included in this analysis. It only includes lowland sheep farms.

06 August 2014
Type
Factsheet
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Research Impact Highlights in 2013

This document outlines highlights from the impacts achieved in 2013 from research conducted in Teagasc. This is not an exhaustive or complete report of the impact of Teagasc research in 2013 (more examples can be found on our website, www.teagasc.ie/research. Presentation by Dr Frank O Mara, Director of Research (.pdf, 5.7mb)

29 July 2014
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Booklet
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TResearch: Summer 2014

International Year of Family Farming Sediment fingerprinting Sensory food network Energy from pig manure Research Impact Highlights in 2013 44 http://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2014/3239/TResearch_Summer2014.jpg http://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2014/3239/TResearch_Summer2014.pdf Animal & Grassland|Crops, Environment & Land Use|Rural Economy & Development|Food|Dairy|Bioenergy|Crops|Economics|Rural Development

28 July 2014
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Magazine
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Identifying natural enemies of Aphid in Brassica Crops

Aphid infestations on brassica crops are reduced by a range of different parasitoids and predators which naturally occur in the environment. The importance of the contribution these insects to reducing aphid numbers should always be considered when applying plant protection products.

21 July 2014
Type
Factsheet
446KB
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Crops & Spraying '14 Open Day Booklet

Booklet containing papers and boards from the Crops & Spraying '14 Open Day which took place in Teagasc Kildalton on Thursday, 3 July 2014

03 July 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today's Farm - July / August 2014

Dairying in Croatia Making money from the 'fifth quarter' Social Media in action Choosing a Ram Green light for protein Recording data, cutting costs

30 June 2014
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Magazine
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Slurry Gas: The Invisible Silent Killer on Irish Farms

Slurry storage on Irish farms is a relatively new phenomenon. However, we know from incidents of animal and human fatalities that working with slurry can be a particularly hazardous activity.

27 June 2014
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Video
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Teagasc/IGFA Feed & Nutrition Seminar

Presentations and papers from the Teagasc/IGFA Feed & Nutrition Seminar which took place in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on Friday 27 June 2014

27 June 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc in Europe 2007 - 2013

Highlights of Teagasc participation in European Union-funded research and innovation projects 2007–2013

25 June 2014
Type
Booklet
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BEEF 2014 - 'The Business of Cattle'

Event proceedings from the major beef open day which took place in Teagasc, Grange on 18 June 2014. This event was sponsored by FDB Trust and an estimated 8,500 people attended.

18 June 2014
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Dairy Expansion Series - Seminar 2

Event presentations from the second in a series of Dairy Expansion Seminars which was held in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Tuesday, 10 June 2014

11 June 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Illustrated Guide to Tillage Weeds - June 2014

This guide has been written to help farmers, growers and students identify the more common tillage weeds in field and garden. It contains details on 42 species which are grouped within their families.

04 June 2014
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Land Market Review and Outlook 2014

This report represents the first in an annual series which will track the evolution of land purchase and rental prices over time. Land is not homogeneous; one hectare is not identical to another. Prices will vary according to: the soil quality; climate; purpose for which the land can be used; its location; and, the supply and demand for that type of land. Consequently, this report provides a regional breakdown of sale and rental transactions for different land types and for land transactions of different sizes. It also includes the views on the state of the market from members of the SCSI and a commentary from Teagasc economists on the current situation in agriculture and the short term economic outlook for the sector.

26 May 2014
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Report
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Teagasc/ASA Dairy Expansion Event

Booklet from the Teagasc/ASA Dairy Farm Walk which takes place on 22nd May on the farm of Joe Leonard, Stamullen, Co. Meath and on 29th May on the farm of Denis and Eddie O’Donnell, Golden, Co. Tipperary

22 May 2014
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Event Proceeding
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Meat @ Gateways

Event proceedings and presentations from Meat @ Gateways, a showcase of innovative technologies and opportunities to help develop a sustainable, competitive Irish meat processing sector which took place in Teagasc, Ashtown on Wednesday, 21 May 2014.

21 May 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Berry Seminar & Trade Show

Seminar organised by Teagasc in association with the Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association and Bord Bia.

02 May 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today’s Farm – May / June 2014

Getting value for money from drainage Focus on Grass Reseeding PastureBase Ireland Great nutrition from grass Silage as good as grass Dealing with forest storm damage The STAP faecal egg test Prospects bright for young farm managers The A, B, C’s of milk price Botanic gardens.....and more

29 April 2014
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Magazine
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Index of the Economic Strength of Rural Towns in Ireland

Teagasc Head of Rural Economy and Development, Prof Cathal O’Donoghue presented the Teagasc Index of Rural Towns today in Dublin. Prof O’Donoghue said at the launch that “Rural Towns and their immediate hinterlands account for about a third of the population and have been affected to a greater extent by the economic crisis in terms of unemployment.”

10 April 2014
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Event Proceeding
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Pocket Manual for Reseeding - Series 22

Dairy Levy Research update - Series 22. Reseeding levels in Ireland are low. Less than 2 per cent of our annual grassland area is reseeded annually.

08 April 2014
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Booklet
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Biosecurity Procedures for Visitors to Pig Units in Ireland

The protection of the national pig herd from the entry of disease-causing organisms is of concern to pig producers because a high-health status is critical to good animal performance, the production of safe pig-meat, the procuring of certain specialized markets and ultimate farm profitability. Advisers and other agricultural professionals must be knowledgeable in disease prevention procedures because they serve as an information resource for their clients. They must be role models in respecting the biosecurity measures required on each farm when their duties take them on to pig units. This booklet will address primarily external biosecurity measures.

02 April 2014
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Booklet
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Update on Nitrates Directive - March 2014

Presentations from the Update on Nitrates Directive event which took place in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on March 20th 2014

20 March 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Spring 2014

Modelling pests in a changing climate Automatic milking systems Milk sugars and human health Potential of nanotechnology in agri-food

14 March 2014
Type
Magazine
1,940KB
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CAP 2014: Impetus, Impact and Implementation

Presentations from the CAP 2014: Impetus, Impact and Implementation event which took place in Teagasc Conference Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on March 7th 2014

07 March 2014
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Event Proceeding
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Today’s Farm – March / April 2014

Building a breed: The Mayo-Connemara Blackface Good news on phosphorus Tips to cut dairy labour costs Sligo sucklers calving at 24 months The basics on Basic Payments A farmer who followed his dream Trimming tillage costs Marketing foals Choosing roses

05 March 2014
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Magazine
2,022KB
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Tillage Sectoral Energy Crop Development Group

The recently published Tillage Sector Development Plan will be used as a roadmap for growing the tillage sector and delivery of its goals will be monitored at the Food Harvest 2020 High Level Implementation Committee. The Tillage Sector Development Plan was compiled by the Teagasc Tillage Crop Stakeholder Consultative Group and launched in 2012. The plan identifies considerable potential for expansion in cereals, oilseed rape, energy crops and some potential in potatoes. If all the potential increases in the various crops were achieved, the area under crops could increase by 221,000 hectares, and the production of tillage crops could increase by 1.14 million tonnes.

05 March 2014
Type
Booklet
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Teagasc Vegetable Seminar 2014

Proceedings from the Teagasc Vegetable Seminar which took place on March 4, 2014 at the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny

04 March 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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RURAGRI - 6048

Project dates: Oct 2009 – Mar 2014

01 March 2014
Type
Technology Update
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National Potato Conference 2014

Proceedings from the Teagasc/IFA National Potato Conference & Trade Show 2014 which took place on February 18th 2014 at the Red Cow Hotel, Dublin

18 February 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Innovation in the Ireland and UK Food Sector: Ambitions for Action

It was against the background of the growing interdependencies between the UK and Irish economies that Prime Minister Cameron and the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny agreed that their Joint Statement of 12th March 2012 would be the foundation for building even stronger relations between our two nations. In particular, the Prime Minister and Taoiseach committed themselves to initiatives to boost competitiveness and productivity and to support innovation, research and development involving greater collaboration between our third-level colleges, research institutes and business sectors. In view of the growing uncertainty in global food and commodity markets, the two leaders specically identied considerable potential for closer cooperation in the agri-food sector.

14 February 2014
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Report
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Waste not Want not – Recovering Value from Food Waste

Proceedings and presentations from the Waste not Want not – Recovering Value from Food Waste workshop which took place in Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on February7th 2013

07 February 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Mind-your-own-business

Mind-your-own-business is a weed that has become increasingly common, particularly in suburban gardens.

03 February 2014
Type
Factsheet
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Teagasc Response to Consultation on Rural Development Programme Measures

In January 2014, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine published a draft consultation paper in relation to the Rural Development Programme 20 14-2020 after the adoption of the Rural Development Regulation in December 2013. The paper outlines a series of proposed measures to be included within the new programme. This follows an earlier consultation in 2013 scoping out potential measures. Teagasc welcomes the opportunity to make observations in relation to the programme.

01 February 2014
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Submission
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Today’s Farm – January / February 2014

Why the Future for Beef is Written in the Stars Managing dairy quota New findings on colostrum Sheep rations Why lime and P are linked Why CGT change can help you consolidate Greenhouse gases Forestry – nipping problems in the bud Considering a career in horticulture?

27 January 2014
Type
Magazine
2,309KB
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TResearch: Winter 2013

Monitoring grass from space Animal breeding using DNA technologies Drain, drain, sustain Reshaping the human body using whey proteins

24 December 2013
Type
Magazine
6,885KB
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Teagasc Technology Updates 2008 - 2013

A collection of Technology Updates from 2008 - 2013 highlighting the findings and key technologies from research projects within Teagasc

18 December 2013
Type
Book
4,705KB
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Bean Production Seminars

Presentations from the Bean Production Seminars which took place on December 11th & 12th 2013

12 December 2013
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Event Proceeding
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Outlook 2014 - Videos

Videos from the Outlook 2014 Conference which took place in the Alexander Hotel, Dublin on December 10th 2013

10 December 2013
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Video
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Future Weather Future Farming

Weather has always been a factor in farming. Expert analysis of climate change outlines that we can expect increased variability, and more frequent occurrence of extreme weather events. This requires that our farming systems are resilient to weather shocks. Weather is particularly important to tillage farmers, but this year, grassland farmers were severely impacted by poor weather in the summer /autumn of 2012 and the spring of 2013. This was a costly experience for farmers, particularly so on heavy soil farms which are especially vulnerable to wet weather. Teagasc has monitored the situation on the ground over the year, and data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey will show the impact on farm profitability.

05 December 2013
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Event Proceeding
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Moorepark Milk Quality Conference 2013

A critical prerequisite for the manufacture of quality dairy products is to start with milk of the highest quality. Abolition of EU milk quotas in 2015 is projected to result in a 2.75 billion litre increase in Irish milk production by 2020. This increase has the potential to put ressure on the current quality standards, while the milk quality criteria requested by milk processors and by customers generally are becoming more strict and rigorous. It is important that requests to milk producers for improved quality milk is accompanied by the necessary information required to produce such improved quality milk.

04 December 2013
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Event Proceeding
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Carbon-Neutrality as a horizon point for Irish Agriculture

This study was conducted in the context of the discussions on the development of a new national climate change policy and the publication of the Heads of a Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development Bill on 26 February 2013 by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan, T.D. Specifically, it aims to address and provide a scientific framework for the formidable but constructive challenge posed to the agricultural industry in the final climate policy analysis report from the NESC Secretariat: "Ireland and the Climate Change Challenge - Connecting ‘How Much’ with ‘How To’". The latter report proposes to work towards carbon-neutral agriculture as a ‘horizon point’ for 2050, in which agricultural emissions are fully offset by carbon-sequestration.

02 December 2013
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Submission
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Farm Business Conference 2013

Presentations from the Farm Business Conference which took place on November 28th 2013 in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

28 November 2013
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Event Proceeding
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The Science Squad 2013

Teagasc researchers on the Science Squad television series on RTÉ 1

21 November 2013
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Video
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National Bioenergy Conference 2013

Presentations from the National Bioenergy Conference which took place on November 8th 2013 in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin

08 November 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Agri Environment Conference Proceedings 2013

Proceedings from the Agri Environment Conference 2012 which took place on the 7th November in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

07 November 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Organic Production Census Ireland 2012

Organic farming area and producer numbers 2007 - 2012. Organic production census summary Dec 2012. Presentation by Dan Clavin at National Organic Conference November 2013.

05 November 2013
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Event Proceeding
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National Liquid Milk Event 2013

Presentation from the National Liquid Milk Event which took place in the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan on October 30th 2013

30 October 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today’s Farm – November / December 2013

How much does your machinery really cost? The Nuts and Bolts of Dairy Expansion Teagasc National Dairy Conferences Dairying in Scotland Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management Farm Roadways Special Offer on Disposing of Hazard Waste Budget Update Beef Conference Group Benefits Are you soil sampling enough? Edible Weeds Forestry Fundamentals

29 October 2013
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Magazine
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Teagasc submission made in response to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Public Consultation Process

This submission has two principal parts. The first part outlines Teagasc’s responses to some elements of the DAFM Consultative Paper’s questionnaire. The Teagasc position in relation to the definition of permanent grassland and areas of natural constraint, the operation of the Greening Scheme and the Young Farmers Scheme is presented. The second part of the submission describes the findings of an economic analysis of a number of scenarios relating to the Basic Payment Scheme, Voluntary Coupled Support Scheme and Redistributive Scheme. Five scenarios are analysed, each with the same basic convergence model (the so-called internal convergence model) but with differing levels of the Pillar I direct payments budget allocated to coupled support and redistributive payments.

29 October 2013
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Submission
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TResearch: Autumn 2013

A galaxy within us - A special focus on our gut microbiota and how it can be programmed by food Forty years of Irish farming in the EU Energy demand in dairy Mush TV – innovation for EU mushroom sector

21 October 2013
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Magazine
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Today’s Farm – September / October 2013

Wildlife on Farms: How farmers see it Profitable Dairying: The Ballyhaise Experience Lifting Milk Protein Milking Machine Test Reports The SuperValu Sustainable Farm Programme Making sure your RAM has his NCT Reseeding Grassland Ferraris of the Plant World The Rise and Rise of Winter Barley Sustainability Key for Brazil

10 September 2013
Type
Magazine
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National Tillage Crops Forum 2013

Presentations taken from the National Tillage Crops Forum which took place in the Keadeen Hotel on 5 September 2013

05 September 2013
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Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey Results 2012 - Cattle Finishing Enterprise

The performance of the cattle finishing enterprise in 2012 is summarised here. An enterprise is defined as cattle finishing if over 70% of the animals are sold for slaughter, approximately 10,780 farms nationally are represented in this analysis

30 August 2013
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Factsheet
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Growing Potato Factsheet 2013

High yields of good quality potatoes can be produced under Irish soils and climatic conditions if the crop is well managed throughout the growing season.

20 August 2013
Type
Factsheet
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Land Drainage Manual

Updated Land Drainage Manual now available. See below for more information.

30 July 2013
Type
Booklet
1,716KB
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Lameness in Pigs

Moorepark Research Dissemination Day

26 July 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Dealing With A Drought

Drought is Affecting All Farms Now – Grass Supplies are Dramatically Falling

24 July 2013
Type
Factsheet
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PastureBase Ireland

PastureBaseIreland is a grassland management decision support tool and a mechanism to capture background data on farms

18 July 2013
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Video
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Oak Park Crops Research Open Day 2013

Proceedings taken from the Oak Park Crops Research Open Day 2013 which took place in Teagasc, Oak Park Research Centre, Carlow on 26 June 2013

26 June 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Summer 2013

Greenhouse Gases & Animal Agriculture Conference Modelling GHG emissions Agriculture in climate change negotiations Improving feed efficiency

24 June 2013
Type
Magazine
3,087KB
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Teagasc submission made in response to the Consultation Paper on The Second Review of Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme

This submission has been prepared by Teagasc's Working Group on the Water Framework Directive (WFD). It is made in response to the Consultation Paper issued jointly by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) inviting views and comments on proposals for the review of Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) which is currently given effect by the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters [GAP] Regulations 2010).

12 June 2013
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Submission
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40 years of Irish Farming since joining the European Union:A journey with the Teagasc National Farm Survey 1972 to 2012

This publication marks two significant milestones. First, the 40th anniversary of Ireland’s accession to the European Union, or the European Economic Community as it was then known, and the second, the 40th year of the Teagasc National Farm Survey. The National Farm Survey, is Teagasc’s longest running research project. It was established in 1972 and every year since then it has been used to produce annual estimates of farm income

10 June 2013
Type
Report
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Sheep Open Day 2013

Sheep production is a significant contributor to the agricultural and national economy with an output valued at 180 million in 2011.

07 June 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Agricultural Catchments Programme Phase 1 Report

This is the first report of the Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) and covers Phase 1, the first four years of the programme (2008-2011). A significant proportion of the programme outputs covered in the report are based on data collected in Phase 1 but were published subsequently in 2012 and early 2013 . The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been very supportive of ACP and have funded it from its inception. The DAFM is currently funding Phase 2 (2012-2015).

31 May 2013
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Report
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Today’s Farm – July / August 2013

Secrets of success in farm tourism New beef breeding indices What's in your fodder cupboard Sheep: avoiding worm resistance Looking forward to Moorepark Open Day Winter rape, why a good start is key Forestry Botanic Gardens

24 May 2013
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Magazine
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Teagasc Update on Forage Crisis

Farmers in wet land areas face the real prospect of a 50% shortage in silage made for next winter, according to Teagasc advisors and this assumes normal summer weather.

21 May 2013
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Factsheet
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Today’s Farm – May / June 2013

New Entrants Thriving on Dairy Challenges. Silage: planning for next winter How to stick to your dietary goals Managing cashflow in a crisis Toning up your mental health muscles Dairyman delivers Sheep: more profit less hardship Tips from a cattle trader Tillage fungicides The fruits of forestry Botanic gardens

29 April 2013
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Magazine
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Teagasc/HSI Equine Marketing Conference 2013

Presentations made at the Teagasc/Horse Sport Ireland National Equine Marketing Conference 2013 which took place in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Monday 29 April 2013.

29 April 2013
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Event Proceeding
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New Entrants to Dairying Workshop

Presentations from the New Entrants to Dairying Workshop which took place in Moorepark on April 25th 2013

25 April 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Number of AI straws needed to deliver one replacement heifer?

The Teagasc dairy newsletter for April has generated some discussion. In particular the paragraph regarding the number of AI straws needed when you want to produce one new dairy heifer replacement to enter your herd. Teagasc dairy specialist George Ramsbottom outlines how the 5.5 straws per heifer required, is calculated.

15 April 2013
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Factsheet
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Breeding the Show Jumper

Video footage from the Teagasc Breeding the Show Jumper Seminar, 29 & 30 March 2012

30 March 2013
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Video
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TResearch: Spring 2013

Promoting phosphorus in soils Renewed emphasis on agri-food research funding Breeding for quality Lessons for effective and effi cient knowledge transfer

04 March 2013
Type
Magazine
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Today’s Farm – March / April 2013

From KwaZulu-Natal to Kildalton Discussion groups Dairy cross-breeding Repairing sward damage SPS – the latest Giving maize another chance? Wildfires Bring spring indoors

28 February 2013
Type
Magazine
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Online Animal Nutrition Clinic Q&A's

Teagasc held their first live online Q&A session through social media on Wednesday 27 February with Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Nutrition Specialist, Teagasc. The questions and answers have been compiled below.

27 February 2013
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Event Proceeding
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Eco Eye

Eco Eye

26 February 2013
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Video
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Five Steps to Better Soil Fertility

Five Steps to Better Soil Fertilty - 1) Soil Testing 2) Soil PH & Lime 3)Target Index 3 for P&K 4) Slurry & Manure 5) Nutrient Balance

11 February 2013
Type
Factsheet
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National Sheep Conference Proceedings 2013

Proceedings from the National Sheep Conference 2013 which was held in the Spring Hill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Wednesday, 6 February and in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co. Mayo on Thursday, 7 February.

06 February 2013
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Event Proceeding
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Action Plan to Facilitate Increase in Collaborative Farming Arrangements

In order to deliver Food Harvest targets in agriculture to 2020 and beyond, there is a key need to facilitate the restructuring of the sector in terms of access to land and other physical resources and an improvement in productivity in terms of access to skills and other human resources. Irish farm structures have for some time been deficient in terms of age profile, farm size and skill set. In 2010 the age profile of Irish farmers was 55 years and only 6.2% of all farmers were under 35 years. These deficiencies pose a threat to farm viability and limit the options for taking advantage of the many growth opportunities to 2020. Greater use of collaborative farming arrangements can help redress the current deficits and help deliver on the ambitious targets in Food Harvest 2020. Collaborative farming arrangements that enable farmers to varying degrees, to pool their land, facilities, capital, time and skills can be utilised to achieve these goals. The focus of this document is to outline a short to medium term strategy to promote collaborative farming arrangements and increase the take-up and impact of these arrangements within the sector.

18 January 2013
Type
Report
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Teagasc Dairy Discussion Groups Evaluation Report

Discussion groups are a key methodology used by Teagasc to transfer knowledge to dairy farmers. Due to the importance of discussion groups and the increased farmer involvement as a result of the Dairy Efficiency Programme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc commissioned this independent evaluation to determine the effectiveness of dairy discussion groups and to identify ways in which these groups could be developed and improved. This evaluation is not an evaluation of the DEP, but it provides useful analysis and feedback on the DEP.

15 January 2013
Type
Report
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Spring Grazing Rotation Planner

Well controlled grazing management during the springtime will set up your farm for excellent milk production from grazed grass for the remainder of the year. The Spring Grazing Rotation Planner will take the guesswork out of grazing management and ensure that your first rotation does not end before your target date.

10 January 2013
Type
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Agricultural Energy Efficiency Conference 2012

Presentations made at the National Agricultural Energy Efficiency Conference which took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Thursday, 6 December.

06 December 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Winter 2012

Introducing T-stór – Teagasc’s new open access repository Electricity and heat from biomass Replacement heifer management to maximise performance Productivity and income

05 December 2012
Type
Magazine
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Dairy Discussion Group Innovation Competition Proceedings

Earlier this year, Teagasc, ICBF, Irish Farmers Journal and ACCBank, came together to launch a new, oroject-based competition for dairy discussion groups. The objectives of this new competition were two-fold: To stimulate dairy discussion groups and allow for the development of stronger bonds between members and to encourage the development of profit or lifestyle based innovations for widespread farm adoption. From the initial applications, ten discussion groups were shortlisted. These groups have developed their project proposals through 2012 and will present their final reports at today’s event. This booklet presents a brief summary of each of these ten projects.

04 December 2012
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Event Proceeding
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Mint Rust Technical Note

Technical note describing the biology, symptoms and control measures of this disease in mint

01 December 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Watch out for Ash Dieback

Ash Dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by the fungal pathogen Chalara fraxinea (Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus). It has spread rapidly across much of Europe. The disease can affect ash trees of any age and in any setting. The disease can be fatal, particularly among younger trees.

23 November 2012
Type
Factsheet
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National Dairy Conference 2012

Proceedings/webinar & presentations from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference which took place on 20 November in Tralee, Co. Kerry and the 21 November in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

20 November 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Technology Updates 2007-2012

A collection of 100 Technology Updates highlighting the findings and and key technologies from research projects within Teagasc

06 November 2012
Type
Report
7,026KB
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Today’s Farm – November / December 2012

Drainage:worth looking into? Avoiding back pain The Teagasc Beef Manual Transferring the family farm Donegal: a difficult year for tillage Forestry: Planning to plant? Botanic Gardens

05 November 2012
Type
Magazine
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A Qualitative Study of Irish Beef Farmers' Production Decisions: Summary & Implications for Extension

This summary report presents some of the main categories of factors influencing farmers’ production activities and is intended to be of interest to extension professionals and those with a remit in agricultural policy development and the design and implementation of extension programmes. The report was developed collaboratively by Teagasc researchers and a Teagasc extension specialist. The report has four main sections. First, a background of the genesis and rationale of the BETTER Farm Beef Programme is presented. Second, an overview of the research approach is presented, identifying the main questions that the research project sought to answer and the methodology used. Third, the research findings are presented, highlighting the types of factors that were found to influence farmers’ production decisions. The main focus is on farmers’ characteristics and on knowledge and social enablers. The final section of this summary report highlights implications from this research for extension, identifying specific areas of current and future extension practice where learning arising from the research has application.

01 November 2012
Type
Report
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Pig Conference 2012

Proceedings from the Teagasc National Pig Conferences which took place on 23 October in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Tipperary and the 24 October in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan.

25 October 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Rural Development Conference Presentation

Presentation made by Dr. David Meredith, Teagasc at the National Rural Development Conference, 'Maximising the Use of Rural Resources' on Tuesday 16th October 2012

16 October 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Suckler Cow Breeding Conference

‘Setting a New Direction for Suckler Cow Breeding’ Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly - Thursday, 11 October 2012

12 October 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Autumn 2012

The great debate on the battle to feed a changing planet Food solutions for weight management Supporting rural enterprise development Wood energy potential of farm forestry

08 October 2012
Type
Magazine
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The Development of the Cut Foliage sector through Innovation & Marketing

World wide demand for cut foliage is increasing in developed countries and prospects for continuing expansion of the small Irish industry for export markets are extremely good. Vast quantities are required for the much larger flower markets of the UK and European mainland, particularly for peak periods like Christmas and Valentines Day.

27 September 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Tillage Crops Forum 2012

Presentations from the National Tillage Crops Forum in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge on 12 September 2012.

14 September 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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A Guide to Forest Owner Groups in Ireland

This booklet gives a brief glimpse of each forest owner group in Ireland (who have had some facilitation by Teagasc). It outlines basic information about each group, what area they cover and how to contact them if you wish to fi nd out more or indeed join a group.

11 September 2012
Type
Booklet
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Willow Varietal Identification Guide

This booklet is the first definitive collation of short rotation coppice (SRC) willow varieties produced by UK and Swedish breeding programmes. All the principal varieties presented in this booklet are currently available and have been thoroughly tested in UK and Irish conditions over the last 10-15 years. Many have been grown commercially for at least a decade and have shown consistent yield and resistance to disease and pests.

11 September 2012
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Book
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Management of Young Forests

Early management is essential to get the best returns from your forest in the future. This leaflet aims to provide a guide to forest owners. Forest owners need to take an active role in the management of their forests to maximise future timber revenue.

10 September 2012
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Booklet
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Today's Farm September/October 2012

The last straw? Fifteen-page fodder focus Cull cows: fatten or flog? Trimming the winter at both ends Paddocks pay off in Louth Kilkenny flock flourishes Limerick leaders Ten ways to cut diesel costs Poultry muck perfect for cereals Seaweed instead of soya

07 September 2012
Type
Magazine
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Rural Cooperation in the 21st Century Presentations

Presentations from the Rural Cooperation in the 21st Century: Unique Opportunities for Farm Families Conference which took place in Brooklodge, Macreddin Village, Wicklow on Friday 31 August 2012

31 August 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Greenhouse gases mitigation and agriculture - 5800

This research shows that Irish agriculture has decoupled greenhouse gas emissions from production since 990. Future climate change will marginally impact on summer grass yields but total annual production should be less affected. Greenhouse gas emissions will increase with soil C release and higher N2O emissions.

27 August 2012
Type
Technology Update
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Sheep 2012

Sheep 2012 - The Way Forward

01 August 2012
Type
Booklet
1,980KB
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Fodder Survey Results - Summary

Dairy and drystock farmers in discussion groups were surveyed over the period 17th July 27th July to establish the extent of the fodder problems.

31 July 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Fodder Shortage - The Options

If a farmer has 50% of the silage requirements on the farm, there are options available to that farmer.

31 July 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Dairy Enterprise - National Farm Survey Results 2011

This publication summarises the results for the dairy enterprises on farms where the main focus is oncreamery milk production. Farms producing a majority of liquid milk are excluded from the sample,as are herds of 10 cows or less.

25 July 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Cereals Enterprise - National Farm Survey Results 2011

This publication summarises the results for the major cereal enterprises (Winter wheat and Spring barley) on these farms. In terms of representation, there were 156 farms with a Spring barley enterprise in the survey in 2011, representing approx. 144,ooo hectares. Farms with less than 10 hectares of Winter wheat or Spring barley are excluded from the following analysis.

25 July 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Cattle Finishing Enterprise - National Farm Survey Results 2011

The performance of the cattle finishing enterprise in 2011 is summarised here. A cattle enterprise is defined as a finishing enterprise if over 70% of the animals are sold for slaughter, approximately 15,700 farms nationally operate this type of cattle enterprise. The data presented here are for enterprises with more than 10 livestock units (lu) in 2011.

25 July 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Mid-Year Outlook for Irish Agriculture 2012

This publication supplements the more detailed Teagasc Outlook produced in January 2012. It begins with a summary of the Irish and global macroeconomic situation. Following this, a review of the developments on the main agricultural input and output markets in the first half of 2012 and forecasts for the latter half of 2012 are presented. Together with predictions on the volumes of inputs used and output produced, gross margin forecasts for the various faming sectors are presented.

24 July 2012
Type
Report
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The Great Debate on the Battle to Feed a Changing Planet

'Will we starve or will we burn?’ This was the central question of the ‘Great Debate on the Battle to Feed a Changing Planet’, organised jointly by Teagasc and the Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change (FACCE-JPI) at the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF 2012) at The Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland on July 13, 2012

13 July 2012
Type
Video
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TResearch: Summer 2012

Science supporting Ireland’s agri-food industry - Teagasc @ ESOF2012

04 July 2012
Type
Magazine
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17th International Nitrogen Workshop

Proceedings and papers from the 17th International Nitrogen Workshop which was jointly organised by Teagasc and AFBI and took place in the Wexford Opera House from 26 - 29 June 2012.

28 June 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today's Farm July/August 2012

Goats Galore Sucklers in Sligo Resistance to wormers Contract heifer rearing Managing income volatility Softening your carbon footprint Oilseed options

25 June 2012
Type
Magazine
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Teagasc BETTER Farm Crops Open Days

Proceedings and papers from three Teagasc BETTER Farm Crops Open Days which took place in June 2012. The Teagasc Crops BETTER Farm programme aims to assist Irish tillage farmers to avail of cutting edge farm technology and business methods, to improve profitability and to develop links between research, advice and tillage farms.

21 June 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Presentation at Health and Safety Conference Cork

Teagasc conducted a National Survey of Farm Injuries in 2011. The survey indicates farm injuries increased by 35% with 2,459 per 100,000 farms reported for 2010 compared to the previous survey estimate of 1,815 for 2006.

21 June 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Partnerships and Farming

Partnerships and Farming contains material in relation to Farm Partnerships. It has been compiled to assist farmers to make inquiries and to discuss proposals and alternatives with their Solicitors, Financial Advisor, Accountant or other advisor. The price of the publication is €10 and can be obtained by calling Teagasc on 059-9170200

13 June 2012
Type
Book
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JFC Innovation Awards 2012 Proceedings

The JFC Innovation Awards, are sponsored by JFC, and organised jointly by Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland, the Irish Farmers’ Journal and the Irish Local Development Network.

31 May 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey 2011

Family farm income increased by 32% in 2011, bringing the average income figure for the farming sector to €24,861, according to a preliminary estimate of the Teagasc National Farm Survey results. Income increases were entirely driven by output gains, as production costs increased and the value of direct payments declined marginally.

22 May 2012
Type
Report
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Ivy Control

Factsheet detailing control of ivy in wooded areas using herbicides.

16 May 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2012-2015

We are pleased to present the fifth Statement of Strategy of Teagasc which sets out our goals, priorities and high level strategic actions for the period 2012-2015. The Statement has been prepared in consultation with staff and a range of external stakeholders and represents our response to the opportunities and challenges facing the organisation and the agri-food sector during the next three years.

15 May 2012
Type
Report
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Ráiteas Straitéise de chuid Teagaisc 2012 - 2015

Is mian linn an cúigiú Ráiteas Straitéise de chuid Teagaisc a chur ar fáil, a léiríonn na spriocanna, na tosaíochtaí agus na gníomhaíochtaí straitéiseacha ardleibhéil atá againn don tréimhse 2012-2015. Cuireadh an Ráiteas le chéile i gcomhairle leis an bhfoireann agus le páirtithe leasmhara seachtracha agus léiríonn sé ár gcuid tuairimí maidir leis na deiseanna agus leis na dúshláin atá os comhair na heagraíochta agus an earnáil talmhaíochta/bia i rith na trí bliana amach romhainn.

15 May 2012
Type
Report
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Teagasc Food Innovation Gateways event – Technologies for the Food industry

A new Teagasc Food Technology and Knowledge Transfer Strategy to support Irish food companies is being launched by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD in Dublin today. Over 40 Teagasc technologies for the food industry are being exhibited at the Food Innovation Gateways exhibition in the Aviva stadium today, Thursday 10 May, as part of this new initiative.

10 May 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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A Marginal Abatement Cost Curve for Irish Agriculture

Teagasc is pleased to avail of the opportunity to make a submission to the public consultation on National Climate Policy Development. This consultation has provided a platform and opportunity to collate the outcomes of Teagasc’s research and knowledge transfer programmes on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, into a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) for Irish agriculture. This MACC quantifies the current opportunities for abatement of agricultural greenhouse gases, as well as the associated costs/benefits, and may be of use for guidance in the development of policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the non-ETS sectors.

01 May 2012
Type
Submission
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The Potential of an Enhanced Cooperation Measure in the EAFRD (2014-2020): the case of Ireland

The need for diverse forms of cooperation involving primary food suppliers; scientific, extension and industry agents; and multiple firms is emphasised in Ireland’s FOOD HARVEST 2020 strategy. While cooperation is an explicit objective of the strategy in addressing issues such as scale, fragmentation, coordination and pooling of skills and competencies, cooperation is also instrumental in expediting and enhancing the achievement of the strategy’s broader goals in relation to innovation, productivity and efficiency.

01 May 2012
Type
Submission
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Towards January 2013 - Updates, implications and options for group housing pregnant sows

Pig Health and Welfare will be a major focus of the work that will be undertaken as part of the forthcoming Teagasc/IFA Joint Programme. The principal determinants of good sow welfare in group systems are already well known from previous research and the experiences of other countries Sow longevity and more importantly sow lifetime performance have an underestimated impact on the proiftability of a pig unit. Therefore the ultimate aim should be to put a sustainable group housing system in place in which sow health, performance and therefore longevity is maximised This should serve as a reference document not only for producers switching to group housing but because of the inclusion of recent research findings and updates from other EU countries, also for those who have already converted.

30 April 2012
Type
Book
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Today’s Farm – May / June 2012

BTAP Begins Silage: Are you ambitious enough? Sexed Semen Planning flagleaf fungicides The battle with blight Fabulous Food Works A rose by any other name

27 April 2012
Type
Magazine
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NutraMara Conference Proceedings

Proceedings and presentations from the NutraMara Conference which took place on 25-26 April in the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club

25 April 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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ASA Conference Presentations

Presentations given by Dr. Paul Crossan and Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh at the ASA Conference on the 17 April 2012 in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel

18 April 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day

Proceedings and Boards from the Teagasc Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day which took place on Tuesday, 17 April 2012

17 April 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Facilitating Farmers’ Establishment of Farm Partnerships

Farm Partnerships, where two or more partners operate their enterprises jointly, are becoming increasingly popular in Ireland with almost 600 formally registered Milk Production Partnerships in existence. Partnerships are associated with wide-ranging economic and social benefits and are identified by Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) as critically important to the future development of agriculture. Drawing from research that examined Irish farmers’ experiences of Farm Partnerships, this document identifies some critical factors that warrant careful consideration in the partnership planning process. Benefits of Farm Partnerships are highlighted, as are particularly challenging and contentious factors. A flexible template for a participatory extension process, customised to facilitating the formation of Farm Partnerships in the Irish context, is set out.

17 April 2012
Type
Book
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Pittosporum for Cut Foliage

A native of New Zealand, the small, glossy, bright unmarked foliage is what the customer demands. The stems are used as ‘fillers’ in mixed flower bouquets, supplying an increasing export market to specialist bouquet companies in the UK and Holland, who in turn supply the major supermarkets and other retail outlets.

23 March 2012
Type
Factsheet
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Cut Foliage Production

Cut foliage is vegetation used in large quantities as a source of decoration on its own or in association with flowers in bouquets. Evergreen plants with green, silver or variegated leaves are usually used and species with berries are now also becoming popular. A recent statistic from Holland indicated that 25-30% of bouquets now consist of foliage compared to 5%, 15 years ago. This trend is set to increase further because of the green, healthy image presented by such products and because of the predicted increase in consumption of floral products.

23 March 2012
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Factsheet
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Sulphur Requirements for Brassica Crops

Brassica crops have a significant requirement for sulphur. This Factsheet outlines the conditions that underlie sulphur deficiency, how to recognise the symptoms, the best way to take a sample, sulphur guideline levels along with application advice.

21 March 2012
Type
Factsheet
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TResearch: Spring 2012

Milk quality - increasing production while maintaining standards Food Harvest 2020: a brighter shade of green? Making the most of colostrum Improving forage maize production in Ireland

16 March 2012
Type
Magazine
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The Grasses of Ireland

Teagasc in association with the School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin produced this 226 page book. With around 10,000 species grasses are the fourth largest plant family, surpassed only by the daisy-dandelion family, the orchids and the mint family. This vast number is divided into 600 genera organised into 12 subfamilies, to one of which most of our Irish species belong. They are by far the most important plant family in agriculture. Grasses account for 70% of the crops we grow, and three grass species provide us with more than half of the calories we eat. They are the principal food of cattle, sheep, horses and other farm animals. This book is now back in stock. Call 0599170200 to order your copy

16 March 2012
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Book
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Today’s Farm – March / April 2012

Fungi in the forest College Open Days ProSafeBeef good for producers Once A Day milking Synchronising milking cows Lowland birds Malting barley protein Choosing grass varieties

27 February 2012
Type
Magazine
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Nursery Stock Conference Presentations

Presentations from the National Nursery Stock Conference which took place in Mullingar Park Hotel and Kellys Nurseries, Mullingar on Thursday 23 February

24 February 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Outlook 2012 Conference Proceedings

Proceedings from the Outlook 2012: Economic Prospects for Agriculture Conference which took place in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny on Thursday, 19 January 2012

19 January 2012
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today’s Farm – January / February 2012

Fertilizer: planning, spreading, saving Managing dairy quota Group benefits from reducing SCC Perform, Plan, Expand Bull beef: preparing for turnout Ensuring your spreader is spot on Key targets for lambs How Social Media can help sell horses There’s a career in greenkeeping

18 January 2012
Type
Magazine
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TResearch: Winter 2011

Improving farm safety – getting inside the mind of animals Food choices – what’s my motivation? Dairy bull beef production Nutrient loads from agri-catchments

21 December 2011
Type
Magazine
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12 Steps to Success

Innovation has never been needed more throughout rural Ireland. This booklet gives a step by step guide to taking on the challenge of starting a business. Beginning with looking for and finding the right idea, it then shows you how to develop the idea fully. It also takes you through vital areas like cash flow, marketing and listening to your customers to deliver what they really want. The Steps to Success booklet is aimed at giving practical advice and key pointers. Most importantly, it features 12 businesses, the finalists in the first JFC innovation awards, and the people behind them. They have taken the plunge; they had the courage and conviction to follow through on their ideas and are reaping the rewards. So if you are thinking of starting a business or a new venture, this booklet is a great guide.

20 December 2011
Type
Booklet
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AGRIP Peer Review Report

Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Programme Peer Review 2011

09 December 2011
Type
Report
142KB
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All Ireland Mushroom Conference Presentations

Presentations from the All Ireland Mushroom Conference which took place in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan on the 20th and 21st October 2011.

29 November 2011
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Dairy Conference Proceedings 2011

Conference Proceedings from the National Dairy Conference which took place in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Co. Cork on Tuesday, 15 November and in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Wednesday, 16 November

17 November 2011
Type
Event Proceeding
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Equine Conference Presentations

Presentations from the National Equine Conference which took place in Teagasc, Moorepark on 15 November 2011

15 November 2011
Type
Event Proceeding
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Today’s Farm – November / December 2011

Opportunities in horticulture The Teagasc Dairy Manual Why condition is key for suckler cows Winter finishing lambs Farming on soggy ground Ten tips on cross compliance Cropping and CAP reform Mixed news on farm safety Fire up your forest fuel

10 November 2011
Type
Magazine
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2010

Tá Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2010 bunaithe ar na spriocanna a leagadh síos i Ráiteas Straitéise de chuid Teagasc 2008-2010. Is i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna seo a dhéantar cur síos ar shamplaí de mhóréachtaí a baineadh amach agus ar na príomhfhorbairtí a rinneadh sna Stiúrthóireachtaí Taighde, Aistrithe Eolais agus Oibríochtaí.

08 November 2011
Type
Report
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Annual Report 2010

The 2010 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2008-2010. Examples of key achievements and developments for the Research, Knowledge Transfer and Operations directorates are described in the context of these goals.

08 November 2011
Type
Report
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Teagasc Submission on the Draft Guidance Document on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations 2011

This is the Teagasc submission on the detailed elements of the draft Guidance document on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations 2011. These Regulations were introduced on 7 September following adverse findings of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in respect of certain categories of farm development and activities and to bring Ireland’s implementation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in line with the requirements of the EU Directive.

25 October 2011
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Submission
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Pig Conference 2011

Conference Proceedings & Presentations from the Pig Conference which was held in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Co. Cavan on the 18 October and in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary on the 19th October 2011.

24 October 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Cheese Symposium Proceedings

On behalf of the scientific and organising committees I am delighted to welcome you to the 8th Cheese Symposium jointly hosted by Teagasc, University College Cork and INRA, the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. The aim of this Symposium is to cover the most recent developments in fundamental and applied research in cheese in the following thematic areas: Flavour Development, Diversification, Health and Nutrition and Quality.

19 October 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Cheese Symposium Proceedings & Presentations

Food and Health is a key driver of consumer choice. Cheese is a highly nutritious food and opportunities to further enhance its health promoting properties are fundamental drivers of innovation. Key among these is the elucidation of the natural health benefits of cheese, the design of cheeses with reduced fat and salt, and cheeses supplemented with functional ingredients. The success of such novel products will depend on the flavour, texture and ultimately the quality and consumer perception of the final product. The conference aims to cover the most recent fundamental and applied scientific research developments in the areas of Flavour Development and Diversification, Heath and Nutrition, Fat and/or Salt reduction in cheese.

11 October 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Energy Use in Agriculture

In farming, energy costs may only represent a small percentage of turnover, but reducing them can directly increase profits and competitiveness

28 September 2011
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Book
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Catchment Science 2011

Proceedings from the Catchment Science 2011 Conference which took place in The Mansion House, Dublin from 14 - 16 September 2011

14 September 2011
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Event Proceeding
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The Grass Calculator

Moorepark Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork

08 September 2011
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Booklet
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TResearch: Autumn 2011

Energy crops – achieving a balance Seaweed – does the heart good Epigenetics – linking nurture to nature Improving the national breeding programme

02 September 2011
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Magazine
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Today’s Farm – September / October 2011

Why cheese is sure to please The many benefits of an eProfit Monitor Superlevy: managing the risk Managing autumn closing Don’t miss out on a college place Beef Demo Farms Keep an eye on your tree planting deadline Thinking about winter barley?

29 August 2011
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Magazine
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Pig Development Department - Research Results on Alternative Uses for Pig Manure

Increasing the amount of energy produced from renewable sources is a stated objective of the EU. Anaerobic Digestion, as investigated in this project, can extract energy from animal and plant biomass, while still retaining the nutritive value of the material as fertiliser. This project looked at reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from stored pig manure, by capturing methane during anaerobic digestion which would otherwise be produced naturally in storage under anaerobic conditions. In addition, production of renewable energy from pig manure is carbon neutral and offsets carbon dioxide that would otherwise be produced by fossil fuels, thus helping to meet Ireland’s targets to reduce CO2 emissions. Anaerobic digestion can also help reduce pathogen levels in pig manure. However, it is important to be aware that anaerobic digestion does not reduce the P and N content of manure. Moreover, as the manure will most likely be co digested with other biomass the N and P content of the digested material will likely be even higher than that of the raw manure.

25 August 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Single Suckling Factsheet

This publication summarises the 2010 results for the single suckling cattle enterprise and is based on suckler cow enterprises with more than 10 suckler cows. This enterprise is the predominant cattle system and is operated on 26,100 farms nationally.

29 July 2011
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Factsheet
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National Farm Survey 2010

The NFS has been conducted on an annual basis by Teagasc since 1972. The purpose of the survey is to determine the financial situation on Irish farms by measuring the level of gross output, costs and income across the spectrum of farming systems and sizes. A random nationally representative sample is selected each year in conjunction with the Central Statistics Office. Each farm in the survey is assigned a weighting factor so that the results of the survey are representative of the national population of farms. The survey is operated as part of the Farm Accountancy Data Network of the EU and it fulfils Ireland’s statutory obligation to provide data on farm output, costs and income to the European Commission on an annual basis.

29 July 2011
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Report
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Dairy Enterprise Factsheet

This publication summarises the results for the dairy enterprises on farms where the main focus is on creamery milk production. Farms producing a majority of liquid milk are excluded from the sample as are herds of 10 cows or less.

29 July 2011
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Factsheet
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Sheep Enterprise Factsheet

This publication summarises the results for the mid season lamb enterprises. There are 100 farms in the sample representing 11,060 farms nationally. Only sheep enterprises with more than 20 ewes are included in the sample.

29 July 2011
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Factsheet
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Today’s Farm – July / August 2011

Equine Excellence The Derrypatrick herd Managing cashflow What is meant by Social Media? Avoiding the milk protein pothole Ten things to consider before storing grain A fresh look at oilseed rape Cut your on-farm water losses Forest fires

12 July 2011
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Magazine
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Dairy Calf to Beef Open Day Proceedings

Proceedings from the Dairy Calf to Beef Open Day which took place in Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford on 7th July 2011

07 July 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Study of the International Competitiveness of the Irish Dairy Sector at Farm Level

This report examines the competitiveness of the Irish milk sector at farm level compared to that of a number of EU and non-EU countries. The analysis was based on two main data sources – the EU Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) for years 1996-2010 and the International Farm Comparisons Network (IFCN) for the years 2004-2010.

23 June 2011
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Report
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Oak Park Crops & Bioenergy Open Day

Proceedings from the Oak Park Crops & Bioenergy Open Day which took place in Teagasc, Oak Park on 23 June 2011

23 June 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Suckler Beef Open Day Proceedings

The Derrypatrick Herd, Grange was established in 2009 for the purposes of research demonstration to Irish suckler beef producers. The objective is to establish a high profit, grassbased, sustainable suckler beef systems research herd evaluating and demonstrating optimal animal breeding, grass-based feed nutrient supply and technical efficiency. The animals or carcasses produced will be suitable for the high priced continental EU markets i.e. lean carcasses of good conformation.

16 June 2011
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Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Summer 2011

Molecular gastronomy The challenge of global food security Reducing nitrogen loss using inhibitors Shedding light on the milking routine

15 June 2011
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Magazine
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Protected Crop Growing

There is no better feeling than eating something you have grown yourself. This is especially true for crops like tomatoes which require constant care to get them from seed to plate. There can be a great feeling of accomplishment. This guide is designed to give people the confidence to have a go at growing themselves. If you only have a sunny window you can try mixed leaves or strawberries in a pot. If you have a greenhouse we hope we can answer some of your questions or encourage you to try a few plants of something new this summer.

01 June 2011
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Booklet
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National Farm Survey 2010 Estimates

Approximately 1,050 farms participated in the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) in 2010, these farms are weighted to represent a national population of approximately 99,500 farms. As of May 2011 the financial records of 817 of these farms had been returned and fully validated. The following report is a preliminary estimate of farm income for 2010 based on this sample of 817 farms. The final results, based on a sample of approximately 1,050 farms, will be published in June 2011. While the income figures may change somewhat between the preliminary and final results, the weighting methodology applied to these preliminary estimates means that the overall results are unlikely to change significantly.

17 May 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Greenfield Dairy Open Day

This booklet describes in detail the conversion of the new Greenfield farm from a tillage farm to an operational dairy farm. It details and describes the infrastructure at the Greenfield Farm including milking facilities, animal and slurry accommodation and grazing infrastructure. It also describes the process of conversion including the project management of infrastructural development, stock acquisition as well as the physical and financial performance of the farm during the first year.

04 May 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Today’s Farm – May / June 2011

Beware of the bull Wexford sheep group focus on profit Contractor happy with switch to organic beef Rejuvenating swards in Kerry Managing grass in the silly season Strategies for quota management Sweet rewards from nutrient management How the clash of the ash yields cash

26 April 2011
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Magazine
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JFC Innovation Awards 2011 Proceedings

The JFC Innovation Awards, are sponsored by JFC, and organised jointly by Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland, the Irish Farmers’ Journal and the Irish Local Development Network.

20 April 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Road Maps - Suckler Beef

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Environment

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Pigs

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Tillage

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Forestry

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Horticulture

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Food

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Dairy

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Teagasc Road Maps - Sheep

Irish agriculture is facing a period of change. The Food Harvest 2020 report sets out ambitious targets for the agriculture and food industry. Teagasc has outlined the developments required for each of the major farming enterprises and the food sector over the next seven years to 2018. The nine Teagasc Road Maps covering dairy, suckler beef, pigs, sheep, tillage, forestry, horticulture, food and the environment, summarize the expected changes in the shape and size of the individual sectors in the context of the main market and policy issues facing Irish producers in each enterprise. The Road Maps specifically set out the technical performance required at farm level to meet these targets. They take account of environmental and land use implications of these changes and Food Harvest 2020.

15 April 2011
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Factsheet
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Celery Technical Note

Celery is a half hardy vegetable that’s available from July to December from outdoor production . In 2008 a total of 46 hectares were grown which represents an 8% decrease from the 2004 figures. Celery is propagated in blocks or modules under protection and transplanted out into the field. Most growers buy in their plants from specialist propagators and these notes do not cover the plant raising phase. The major input for this crop is water.

07 April 2011
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Factsheet
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PLC - Summary of Changes - Driving Change in the Public Sector

A major process of change commenced in Teagasc in mid 2008, when following a reduction in the budget, Teagasc management and the Authority took a view that the organisation would be facing a period of 3-5 years during which staff and financial resources would face significant reductions.

05 April 2011
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Spring 2011

microRNAs - a quantum leap for biology Grass to energy and back again? Volatility in agricultural markets Next-generation sequencing and food microbiology

11 March 2011
Type
Magazine
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Today’s Farm – March / April 2011

Clover helps you cope with rising N price A breeding plan for compact calving New Teagasc suckler beef breeding groups Sheep prospects bright in Donegal The surprising value of soiled water Champion trees

25 February 2011
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Magazine
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Briefing Note: Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Irish Agriculture: Consequences arising from the Food Harvest Targets

Over the next ten years an expansion in the value of Irish agriculture is projected to take place. However, the magnitude of the projected expansion is likely to be insufficient to ensure that the targets set in the Food Harvest report are achieved without the implementation of the actions recommended by the Food Harvest Committee in its Food Harvest 2020 Report.

11 February 2011
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Submission
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Agricultural Education: Supporting Economic Recovery

Teagasc welcomes you to our conference “Agricultural Education: Supporting Economic Recovery” which takes place at a time of great uncertainty in our nation and a time when all possible stimuli towards economic recovery need to be exploited.

10 February 2011
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Event Proceeding
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Irish Agriculture, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change: opportunities, obstacles and proposed solutions

Agriculture contributes to global balances of greenhouse gases (GHGs) through emissions of nitrous oxide and methane and through emissions and/or sequestration of carbon dioxide. In Ireland, GHG emissions from agriculture represent 29.1% of total national GHG emissions. The emission reduction target of 30% by 2020, specified in the Climate Change Response Bill, applies to national emissions. In a hypothetical scenario of proportional burden sharing across sectors, where this overall target translates into a 30% reduction target for the agricultural sector, this will have significant implications for the sustainable development of this important indigenous industry. This submission highlights key international and national issues that must be considered in preparing any GHG control instruments with a specific focus on agriculture.

28 January 2011
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Submission
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Certified Seed

An information booklet on how to value Certified Seed

25 January 2011
Type
Leaflet
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Crops Costs and Returns 2011

Awareness of crop margins is vitally important since under the decoupled regime the Single Farm Payment (SFP) will be paid irrespective of what crop is grown. Moreover, it makes no sense to produce the crop at a loss. The bottom line is that the land must be maintained in “good agricultural and environmental condition”.

24 January 2011
Type
Report
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Outlook 2011

Economic Prospects for Agriculture

20 January 2011
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Report
691KB
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Today’s Farm – January / February 2011

Making money from dairy bull calves Budget 2011 – implications for you Cutting electricity bills BETTER beef in Kerry Heritage apples Storing spuds Forestry – find a group to share costs

17 January 2011
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Magazine
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Moorepark Research Report 2010

This report contains a brief account of all work carried out at the Centre during 2010. A more detailed account is contained in the 140 publications, which were issued during the year, including 26 peer-reviewed papers in international scientific journals. A full list is given in the Publication Section of this report.

31 December 2010
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Report
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Teagasc Submission to the Public Consultation on the Potential for Domestic Offsetting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Ireland

The EPA has commissioned a Scoping Study to examine whether a Domestic Offsetting scheme for greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland would be economically viable and would provide a cost effective and efficient way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Domestic offsetting is a method of enabling business to participate in a carbon market by receiving credits for the development of projects or schemes which reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Irish sectors not covered by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (non-ETS). As part of that study, Energy Services along with Ecofys are holding a public consultation and inviting submissions from all parties that may have an interest in or knowledge of Domestic Offsetting.

01 December 2010
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Submission
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TResearch: Winter 2010

Growing grass for a green biorefinery – an option for Ireland? Mind the gap: deciphering the gap between good intentions and healthy eating behaviour Halting biodiversity loss by 2020 – implications for agriculture A milk processing sector model for Ireland

12 November 2010
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Magazine
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Walsh Scholarships 2010: Book of Abstracts

The 2010 Walsh Scholarships Seminar at the RDS, which is taking place as part of Science Week Ireland, is focused on acknowledging and highlighting the achievements of our postgraduate students as they near the completion of their theses.

11 November 2010
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Event Proceeding
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Illustrated Guide to Tillage Weeds

This guide has been written to help farmers, growers and students to identify the more common tillage weeds in field and garden. It contains details on 38 species which are grouped within their families.

01 November 2010
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Factsheet
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Today’s Farm – November / December 2010

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

28 October 2010
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Magazine
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Pig Conference 2010

Teagasc Pig Conference 2010 - Proceedings and Presentations

20 October 2010
Type
Event Proceeding
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2009

Réamhrá Bunaíodh Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2009 thart timpeall ar na spriocanna a leagadh síos i Ráiteas Straitéise le Teagasc 2008-2010. Is i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna seo a dhéantar cur síos ar na mórchéimeanna a baineadh amach agus an fhorbairt a rinneadh i dTaighde Talmhaíochta, i dTaighde an Bhia, in Oideachas agus Forbairt, i gComhairleach, i Sheirbhísí Corparáideacha agus Bainistíochta, agus na Stiúrthóireachtaí Riaracháin.

05 October 2010
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Report
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Annual Report 2009

The 2009 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement

05 October 2010
Type
Report
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Swedes Technial Note

Swedes are a popular crop in Ireland with 512 hectares grown in 2008 (date of last census).

01 October 2010
Type
Factsheet
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eProfit Monitor Analysis Drystock Farms 2009

The Teagasc e-Profi t Monitor is an internet-based system which allows drystock farmers and their advisers to enter physical and financial data on their farm enterprises online. It is available through the Teagasc client site on www.client.teagasc.ie

29 September 2010
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Report
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Overview of the Irish Sheep Sector Markets & Production

The structure of Ireland’s sheep flock has undergone dramatic changes over the past 15 years. In 1996 the national flock consisted of 45,853 sheep farmers with 4.72 million ewes. Since then approximately 15,000 farmers have exited sheep production and the national ewe flock has shrunk to under 2.5 million ewes.

03 September 2010
Type
Event Proceeding
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Public Service Agreement 2010 - 2014: Action Plan for Change

The Public Service Agreement 2010 – 2014 provides a comprehensive agenda for public service transformation and modernisation as well as a framework for public service pay determination over the next five years.

01 September 2010
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Report
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TResearch: Autumn 2010

Teagasc Research Magazine - Autumn Edition 2010 Waste not, want not: producing compost from waste Novel animal biotechnologies: a quandary for Irish agri-food stakeholders Understanding and facilitating farmers’ adoption of technologies Meeting your hot water demand

26 August 2010
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Magazine
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Today’s Farm – September / October 2010

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

26 August 2010
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Magazine
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Fruit, Health and the Consumer: Outcomes from ISAFRUIT Fruit Forum Conference

The ISAFRUIT FRUIT FORUM CONFERENCE was a joint initiative between Teagasc Food Research Ashtown (TFRA), UCD Institute of Food and Health (UCD-IFH), and the EU ISAFRUIT 6th Framework Integrated Project in association with Bord Bia and the RELAY Dissemination Project. The event was held in the Training Centre at TFRA.

25 August 2010
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Event Proceeding
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Consultation on the Socio-economic Implications of the placing on the market of GMOs for cultivation

Teagasc is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland. Its mission is to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and the broader bioeconomy so as to underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability. Teagasc has been researching both from a socio-economic and environmental context the potential impacts of GMO cultivation for over 10 years. The deliverables from this publicly funded research conclude that a select number of GM crops, which are suited to the Irish agri-environment will present a distinct economic benefit to rural societies and upon integration into a GM – specific crop management system have the potential to deliver increased levels of biodiversity.

16 July 2010
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Submission
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Teagasc Review of draft GAP regulations 2010

Independent review of the science, implementation and administration of the Draft European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2010 with associated proposals for amendments

16 July 2010
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Submission
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Soil Organic Carbon: A review of ‘critical’ levels and practices to increase levels in tillage land in Ireland

It is an inherent part of the EU CAP that in order to receive the single farm payment a farmer must meet (amongst other thing) a minimum environmental standard (cross compliance) and to keep land in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC). The GAEC conditions are set by the EU but the actions to achieve them are defined by Member States, the conditions include; standards related to soil protection, maintenance of soil organic matter and soil structure, and maintenance of habitats and landscape, including the protection of permanent pasture.

15 July 2010
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Submission
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Some Agronomic, Economic and Environmental Considerations associated with the Nitrate Directive and the Tillage Sector

The requirement to establish a green cover within six weeks of ploughing/cultivating land destined for spring crops, where the ploughing/cultivation takes place before January 15th, is causing difficulties for Irish cereal growers. The main concerns, about the effective ban on ploughing before January 15th, include yield reduction and extra costs caused by difficulty in achieving good seedbeds. There are also concerns about pest and disease carryover, machine capacity and malting barley quality. These potential implications were considered in this review.

14 July 2010
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Submission
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Today’s Farm – July / August 2010

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

23 June 2010
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Magazine
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Miscanthus

Miscanthus (Miscanthus X Gigantueus) is a tall C4 perennial woody grass of East Asia origin which has a high biomass yield potential and has been evaluated at Teagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow since 1993. It is sometimes confused with elephant grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) but it is a different species.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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Reed Canary Grass

Reed canary grass is a grass species native to Ireland which can be grown as an energy crop on marginal soils. The principal markets for the crop are electricity and heat production.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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Willow

Willow can produce large quantities of renewable "green" energy without harming the environment. Growing willow for energy contributes to sustainable development in rural communities. Willow yields a fuel that can be stored until needed, and then used to generate heat and electricity.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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Cereal Grains as a Boiler Fuel

Oats and barley are currently valued at €160 per tonne each for conventional uses as a food, in malting, or as animal feed. Given these low prices and rising energy costs, it is not surprising that the value of grain for combustion is being reexamined.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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Switchgrass

Switchgrass is a perennial grass native to North America which can produce high biomass yields at low input levels. The principal markets for switchgrass are electricity and heat production.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is the conversion of feedstock (any organic non-woody material) by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen into biogas and digestate. It is a natural process and is well understood by mankind having been harnessed for many years.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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Straw for Energy

Straw is a by-product resulting from the growing of commercial crops, primarily cereal grain. Ireland’s area under cereals amounts to almost 300,000 hectares and yielding approximately 1.1m tonnes of straw. The traditional markets for straw include, animal bedding, animal feed and chopping and plough back to increase soil carbon content. Straw has been used in other EU countries for decades as a combustion fuel for both heat and electricity production.

01 June 2010
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Factsheet
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TResearch: Summer 2010

Teagasc Research Magazine - Summer Edition 2010 Reducing salt in ready meals Farm fatalities in Ireland Forest productivity map Perfect strawberry plant

20 May 2010
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Magazine
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Today’s Farm – May / June 2010

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

14 May 2010
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Magazine
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Cost Implications of a Carbon Tax on Fuel

In this briefing note we examine the cost implications of the tax introduced on green diesel and other auto fuels as provided for in the 2010 Carbon Budget.

14 May 2010
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Submission
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Ballyhaise Dairy Open Day Proceedings

The dairy industry in Ireland is facing new and challenging times with the impending removal of the milk quota regime and volatility in milk price. Robust cows that will efficiently deliver high yields of milk solids from grazed grass, with consistently excellent fertility, will maximise profit regardless of future milk price volatility. Currently however, fertility performance (conception rates, survival and calving pattern) continues to be sub-optimal, eroding profit margins on Irish dairy farms and restricting the supply of high quality replacements. Data from the ICBF indicates that the average calving interval of Irish dairy herds is 389 days, with an average 6-week calving rate of 58% and 18% of cows recycled on a yearly basis. Similarly, indications are that reproductive performance on dairy farms in the northern half of the country is significantly poorer. This is a significant cost on the average dairy farm and reduces the supply of high EBI AI bred replacements thereby restricting Ireland’s ability to increase milk production in the future.

06 May 2010
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Event Proceeding
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National Soft Fruit Conference Proceedings 2010

Welcome to the 2010 Teagasc Soft Fruit Conference, held in association with the Irish Soft Fruit Growers’ Association (ISFGA) and Bord Bia. Protected strawberry production is now the mainstay of the soft fruit industry in Ireland. Large capital investments have been made by growers in protective cropping, including both glasshouse and tunnel structures. The main objective is the extension of the fruit season and the production of very high quality fruit, which is demanded by today’s consumer. The industry now produces at least 7,500 tonnes of fresh strawberries per year, worth an estimated €34 million. While the Dutch cultivar ‘Elsanta’ is the most popular cultivar grown, a number of other new cultivars also have some market share. The Irish industry, as a whole, is technically advanced and is continually making big strides to keep up with modern methods and new advances in crop husbandry. Although there are always major challenges to deal with, the future is very promising for forward looking, progressive soft fruit growers.

05 May 2010
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Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey Report 2009

The National Farm Survey is designed to collect and analyse information relating to farming activities as its primary objective. Information and data relating to other activities by the household are considered secondary and as such where this information is presented it should be interpreted with caution. For 2009 there are 1,029 farms included in the analysis, representing 102,270 farms nationally. The population is based on the CSO 2007 Farm Structures Survey with farm typology based on the 2006 Standard Gross Margins (SGM).

01 May 2010
Type
Report
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Today’s Farm – March / April 2010

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

05 March 2010
Type
Magazine
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Energy Crops Manual 2010

I wish to extend a warm welcome to all our visitors to the Energy Crops Technical Training Day here at the Teagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow. The event today offers an insight into the potential of renewable energy technology, to make a difference in the land-based sectors and the wider rural communities.

23 February 2010
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Spring 2010

Teagasc Research Magazine - Spring Edition 2010 Mapping Ireland’s soils Bioencapsulation of vaccines Protecting environmental water quality from microbial pathogens Consumer insights: bridging the value gap

22 February 2010
Type
Magazine
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Crops Costs and Returns 2010

Awareness of crop margins is vitally important since under the decoupled regime the Single Farm Payment (SFP) will be paid irrespective of what crop is grown. Moreover, it makes no sense to produce the crop at a loss. The bottom line is that the land must be maintained in “good agricultural and environmental condition”.

21 January 2010
Type
Report
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Today’s Farm – January / February 2010

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

14 January 2010
Type
Magazine
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Teagasc Greenhouse Gas Research Highlights

The agri-food sector accounts for over half of Ireland’s indigenous exports and represents one-tenth of the Irish economy. Indeed, the wider bio-economy contributes an estimated 30% of total national net exports, and in 2008 accounted for 179,200 jobs. Agriculture also comprises a quarter of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which contribute to climate change. As such, reducing emissions from the sector is often considered as a strategy to meet our emission reduction targets. However, world food security has emerged as a critical global challenge. This sets a significant challenge for Teagasc and its national and international collaborators – namely, reducing emissions while increasing food supply. Delivering this will ensure that the Irish agri-food sector can and will play a key strategic role in our economic recovery, while achieving our legally binding emission reduction targets. In addition, these challenges can provide the opportunities to drive efficiencies that will ultimately reduce costs and drive profitability in the sector.

01 January 2010
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Report
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Outlook 2010

The last 5 years have seen a roller coaster ride in Irish economic fortunes with the move from a period of high economic growth to large scale decline. In this paper we describe trends in incomes in farm households in Ireland and discuss some of the changes at the macro economic level.

01 January 2010
Type
Report
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Annual Report 2008

The 2008 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2008-2010. Key achievements and developments for the Agriculture Research, Food Research, Training and Development, Advisory, Corporate and Management Services, and Administration Directorates are described in the context of these goals.

04 December 2009
Type
Report
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2008

Bunaíodh Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2008 ar na spriocanna a leagadh síos i Ráiteas Straitéise Teagasc 2008-2010. Is i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna seo a dhéantar cur síos ar na mórchéimeanna a baineadh amach agus an fhorbairt a rinneadh i Seirbhísí um Thaighde Talmhaíochta agus Bia, i Seirbhísí Oiliúna, Forbartha, Comhairleacha, Corporáideacha, agus Bainistíochta, agus sna Stiúrthóireachtaí Riaracháin.

03 December 2009
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Report
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Agricultural Catchments on Eco Eye

Duncan Stewart of RTE’s Eco Eye visited the Timoleague catchment in Co. Cork and met some of the farmers who explain how they are farming to improve profits and protect water quality and why they are participating in the Agricultural Catchments Programme

13 November 2009
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Video
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New Farm Hedgerows

New stockproof hedgerows are valuable additions to farms, wildlife and the countryside.

01 November 2009
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Leaflet
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Routine Mechanical Hedge Cutting

Healthy dense growth at the base of the hedgerow keeps it stockproof. Routine hedge cutting is required to retain a dense base in a hedgerow and prevent woody species growing into mature trees.

01 November 2009
Type
Leaflet
370KB
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Hedgerow Rejuvenation

Trees and shrubs have a natural lifespan. Given time, space and lack of management, they grow up, mature and die. With limited natural regeneration or seeding within hedgerows, over time they can die. The lifespan of hedgerows can be extended by rejuvenation.

01 November 2009
Type
Leaflet
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Today’s Farm – November / December 2009

Today's farm is a bi-monthly publication produced in a joint venture between Teagasc and the Agricultural Trust, publishers of the Irish Farmers Journal and The Irish Field.

01 November 2009
Type
Magazine
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The Value of Hedgerows

Hedgerows have many values and functions. They can be multi-functional. A diversity of hedgerow types and management on a farm is ideal.

01 November 2009
Type
Leaflet
417KB
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TResearch: Winter 2009

Teagasc Research Magazine - Winter Edition 2009 International pathogenic Escherichia coli conference Anthelmintic drug residue analysis Understanding bioinformatics Mushroom virus X

01 October 2009
Type
Magazine
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Dairy Markets Review - An Assessment of the Short to Medium Term Outlook for Global Dairy Markets

On behalf of the Coordinating Committee I wish to thank the various contributors, both at home and abroad, who gave generously of their time and expertise in providing relevant information for this review. The members of the Committee wish to thank in particular Trevor Donnellan of the Rural Economy Research Centre, Teagasc, Athenry who undertook the onerous task of distilling the many inputs received and who played a vital leadership role in the compilation of the review.

24 September 2009
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Report
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Teagasc response to Minister’s request for submissions on the new REPS scheme

Teagasc welcomes the opportunity to provide a response to your request for comments on the detailed elements of the proposed new Agri-Environment Scheme and we look forward to working with your staff on this as the scheme develops. As you may be aware, Teagasc has established a number of internal working groups on the Water Framework Directive, Climate Change and Biodiversity, which can provide a very useful forum for more specific discussions on the proposed measures.

04 September 2009
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Submission
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Traditional Buildings on Irish Farms

Ireland’s landscape is enriched by its heritage of farmhouses and outbuildings, its field patterns and the nature of the boundaries that divide them. The landscape of Ireland is predominantly an agricultural one, and farmers have been its guardians. In times past, the occupants of traditional farmhouses and their associated farmsteads were often also their builders.They made clever use of materials available locally and they built in accordance with a language of construction that was shared by their community.

01 September 2009
Type
Book
2,120KB
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TResearch: Autumn 2009

Teagasc Research Magazine - Autumn Edition 2009 Discovering subsurface denitrification Measuring farm sustainability The power of plants

11 August 2009
Type
Magazine
1,365KB
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Pig Conference 2008

National Pig Conference 2008 Proceedings

06 August 2009
Type
Event Proceeding
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Situation and Outlook in Irish Agriculture - 2009 Mid Year Review

The ongoing global economic crisis conditions the outlook for dairy, beef, sheep and cereals in 2009. While cost inflation was the main influence on farm margins in 2008, changes in output prices are the main factor behind the story for 2009. Dairy and cereal enterprises will experience the greatest difficulties in 2009 due to substantial decreases in milk and grain prices relative to 2008. Reductions in input expenditure on dairy and cereal farms will be moderate and, as a consequence, negative net margins will be widespread. By contrast, in 2009 output value will decline on beef and sheep enterprises due to falling prices, but margins may actually increase as these output price reductions are more than offset by savings in input expenditure.

01 August 2009
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Report
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Farmland Habitats

Most of Ireland is farmed in some way, ranging from the intensively managed arable land in the east to small wet fields in the west. Because so much of the land is farmed, Irish wildlife depends heavily on the habitats that exist on farms. A properly managed farm is a good place for wildlife and offers a variety of places in which plants and animals can live.

01 August 2009
Type
Book
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Teagasc submission on the Draft River Basin District Management Plans and Draft Fresh Water Pearl Mussel Sub-Basin Management Plans

Supporting sustainable farming and the environment is the main focus for Teagasc’s soil, environment and good farm practice programmes. This will be achieved by providing farmers with the knowledge and skills to operate in a profitable, competitive and sustainable manner and by supporting policymakers in designing, implementing and evaluating environmental programmes targeted to different types of farms addressing issues such as climate change, water quality, biodiversity and soil quality. Emphasis is placed on the achievement of ‘double-dividend’ outcomes, so that future farming can be both commercially and environmentally sustainable.

18 June 2009
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Submission
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Irish Dairying – New Thinking for Challenging Times

The dairy sector is at a crossroads. Like the rest of the economy, it faces significant difficulties in 2009, adjusting to recession and falling world prices. Despite the current economic difficulties, the outlook in the medium-term is positive due to significant world demand for dairy products based on increasing world population and economic growth in developing countries.

18 June 2009
Type
Event Proceeding
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National Farm Survey Report 2008

The National Farm Survey is designed to collect and analyse information relating to farming activities as its primary objective. Information and data relating to other activities by the household are considered secondary and as such where this information is presented it should be interpreted with caution. For 2008 there are 1102 farms included in the analysis, representing 104,800 farms nationally. The population is based on the CSO 2007 Farm Structures Survey with farm typology based on the 2005 Standard Gross Margins (SGM).

01 June 2009
Type
Report
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Grain & Feed Storage – Options for Livestock Farmers

The expansion of both the dairy and beef enterprises is likely in Ireland, in response to a competitive grass-based system. On dairy farms as quota becomes less of a limiting factor and land becomes more limiting, the requirement for low cost supplementary feeding is likely to increase. Likewise, the source of feed becomes more crucial as unit size increases and the demand for value added products from our customers becomes more important. The cost effectiveness of on-farm storage options for feed becomes increasingly attractive as the scale of operation on farms increase.

01 June 2009
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Report
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TResearch: Summer 2009

Teagasc Research Magazine - Summer Edition 2009 THE IRISH DAIRY INDUSTRY: Challenges and opportunities Challenges and opportunities

08 May 2009
Type
Magazine
1,346KB
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Oilseed Coexistence - 5629

Towards the development of an Irish coexistence strategy for GM and non-GM oilseed rape

30 April 2009
Type
Technology Update
140KB
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Teagasc Open Day at Solohead Research Farm

This Open Day at Solohead coincides with a large reduction in milk price this spring. There is an urgent requirement for dairy farmers to reduce the cost of milk production. Research at the Solohead Research farm has shown that fertilizer costs can be substantially reduced by replacing chemical fertilizer with white clover and the efficient recycling of slurry. Well managed cloverbased swards can supply 140 kg/ha of N each year at little cost, which is a large proportion of the N requirement on an average Irish dairy farm. Another benefit is that white clover herbage is of high quality and maintains high quality pasture under low nitrogen input systems. Other topics covered at the Open Day will include grazing management, dairy cow health and fertility and use of high EBI genetics.

23 April 2009
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Magazine
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ProSafeBeef Conference Proceedings

On behalf of the conference organising committee, I am delighted to present the proceedings of an international conference on beef safety “Advancing Beef Safety through Research and Innovation” which was held at Ashtown Food Research Conference Centre, Teagasc, Dublin, Ireland on 25th to 26th March 2009. The proceedings contains extended abstracts from 14 invited speakers, 14 abstracts from selected short oral presentations and 42 abstracts from poster presentations.

26 March 2009
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2008-2010

This is the fourth Teagasc Statement of Strategy, setting out how the organisation will deploy its resources over the next three years to meet its organisational goals. Following on from Teagasc 2030 (Foresight exercise) it signals the first of the directional changes required to improve the support of agriculture and the food industry over the coming years.

26 March 2009
Type
Report
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Grassland Management on Deer Farms

High performance in a deer unit depends on the efficient conversion of grass into meat in the growing/finishing of animals.

24 February 2009
Type
Book
761KB
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Dairy Goat Keeping

Goat keeping in Ireland is increasing both as a hobby and as a commercial enterprise.

24 February 2009
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Leaflet
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Deer Production at Kildalton

Deer farming commenced at Kildalton College in 1986 with the purchase of a herd of 20 cervus sika nipon and sika red crossbreds. At the time 2.74 ha of grassland were fenced with 1.9m chain link wire netting and the area was divided into four paddocks using five strands of electric fencing.

24 February 2009
Type
Factsheet
606KB
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TResearch: Spring 2009

Teagasc Research Magazine - Spring Edition 2009 Bioencapsulation – creating a safe haven for sensitive ingredients Banking on DNA Climate change and agriculture Twin global insecurities: food and energy

01 February 2009
Type
Magazine
2,431KB
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Producing high quality carcasses from grass-based suckler beef systems

Suckler cow numbers in Ireland have almost trebled over the last twenty-five years reaching 1.18 million in 2008 or 52% of the total cow population (Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (DAFF), 2004 and 2008). Total cattle disposals in 2007 were 1.98 million of which, 1.77 million were slaughtered in Ireland and 0.21 million were exported live (Bord Bia, 2008). Thus, most cattle are slaughtered in Ireland with the number exported as live animals varying in recent years from a high of 0.40 million in 2000 to a low of 0.10 million in 2001. Total beef output was 578,000 tonne of carcass weight equivalent in 2007 of which, 85% was exported.

01 January 2009
Type
Report
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Promotion of Linkages between Research Providers and the Irish Meat Industry

The improvement of a company’s innovative and competitive performance is strongly influenced by institutions working in scientific research and technology development. For meat sector companies, fostering relations with public research providers can provide specific advantages including access to research results, scientific and technological knowledge, emerging business ideas and product prototypes.

01 January 2009
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Report
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SITUATION and OUTLOOK in AGRICULTURE 2008/09

The year 2008 was a difficult one for the farming community. Inclement weather severely affected grass production, silage making and cereal yields leading to increased costs and overall reductions in farm incomes. Dairy and cereal farmers saw product prices decline significantly from the high levels experienced in 2007. In the drystock sector, beef prices increased in 2008, whilst sheep prices remained static resulting in a further decline in ewe numbers. A sharp increase in farm input costs added to reduced profit margins in all sectors particularly for the intensive high input systems dairying, cereals, pigs and poultry producers. Despite the decline in profit margins farmers continued to invest at record levels in buildings and machinery to ensure compliance with good farming practice and environmental regulations. Farmers, farm planners and the agribusiness sector require accurate and up-to-date data on agricultural outputs, inputs and policy changes in planning their business. Income estimates for 2008 will provide a base for production intentions in the coming year. The results of a survey on farmer’s investment plans for 2009 will be presented. More importantly, the outlook for the dairy, beef, sheep, pigs and crops sectors in 2009 will be critical to making informed planning decisions for the short to medium term.

09 December 2008
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Report
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Nutrient Management on Organic Farms

The management of nutrients in organic farming systems presents a formidable challenge, as the use of inorganic fertilisers is not permitted. Therefore organic farmers must optimise a range of soil, crop, rotation and manure managements to ensure a nutrient supply which will guarantee optimum crop yields and minimise losses to the environment. To achieve this objective, an appreciation of the nutrient cycles in farming systems is essential.

01 December 2008
Type
Report
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Grassland Management on Organic Farms

For many Irish farms the simplest and most financially rewarding system of production will be based on maximizing the use of grazed grass. With good grassland management it is possible to have a long grazing season of high quality feed at low cost. On an organic farm, clover is the driver of grassland production.

01 November 2008
Type
Booklet
721KB
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TResearch: Winter 2008

Teagasc Research Magazine - Winter Edition 2008 Herbivore hitchhikers The science of soils Teagasc hill sheep farm Grazing in wet weather

01 November 2008
Type
Magazine
1,514KB
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2007 agus Ráitis Airgeadais

Ta Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2007 tógtha timpeall ar na spriocanna a bhfuil cuntas orthu i Ráiteas Straitéise Teagasc 2005-2007. Tá cur síos ar a bhfuil bainte amach agus ar mhórfhorbairtí i gcás na seirbhísí Taighde Talmhaíochta agus Taighde Bia, na seirbhísí Traenála agus Forbartha, na Seirbhísí Comhairleacháin, Corparáideacha agus Bainistíochta, agus na Stiúrthóireachtaí Riaracháin i gcomhthéacs na spriocanna sin.

07 October 2008
Type
Report
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Annual Report 2007

The 2007 Annual Report is built around the goals outlined in the Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2005-2007. Key achievements and developments for the Agriculture Research, Food Research, Training and Development, Advisory, Corporate and Management Services, and Administration Directorates are described in the context of these goals.

07 October 2008
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Report
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Extracting Ideas from Meat Research

The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to researchers in identifying knowledge arising from their work that may be of interest to the meat sector. The step-by-step approach outlines how to extract commercial ideas from new and existing research projects such as those funded by the Food Institutional Research Measure (DAFF).

01 September 2008
Type
Report
167KB
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TResearch: Autumn 2008

Teagasc Research Magazine - Autumn Edition 2008 Producing better beef Dairy cow welfare Innovation on Irish farms Breed composition of the national sheep flock

01 August 2008
Type
Magazine
4,630KB
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National Farm Survey Report 2007

The National Farm Survey is designed to collect and analyse information relating to farming activities as its primary objective. Information and data relating to other activities by the household are considered secondary and as such where this information is presented it should be interpreted with caution. For 2007 there are 1151 farms included in the analysis, representing 111,913 farms nationally. The population is based on the CSO 2005 Farm Structures Survey with farm typology based on the 2002 Standard Gross Margins (SGM).

01 July 2008
Type
Report
419KB
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Disability in Farm Households

Recent information from the Census 2002 and a national survey conducted by the Teagasc National Farm Survey, indicates that disability affects a significant number of farm household members.

25 June 2008
Type
Factsheet
862KB
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Bird Nestboxes

Many birds nest in holes in trees, cliffs and old buildings. Nestboxes are substitutes for these holes which, with the removal of old trees and building renovations, are becoming scarce in the countryide. Over 30 species are known to have used nestboxes in Ireland.

01 June 2008
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Leaflet
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Management Data for Farm Planning 2008

This handbook sets out the background budgets to the 2008 Summary of Guideline Gross Margins, together with other information which is regularly needed for farm planning. The budgets are designed to reflect medium term expectations from the principal farm enterprises at levels of efficiency characteristic of typical farm situations.

01 June 2008
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Report
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Bats and Their Habitats

Bats are a protected species. Under the Wildlife Act 1976 (2000) it is an offence to intentionally kill, disturb, handle, sell or offer for sale a bat without a licence.

01 June 2008
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Leaflet
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Growing Knowledge – 50 years of Research Development in Irish Farming and Food

The establishment of An Foras Taluntais (AFT) in 1958 marked a watershed for the Irish agriculture and food industry. This book is a celebration of the work of the early professionals and their successors in AFT and Teagasc and charts the contribution of research and innovation to the transformation of the agriculture and food industry during the last half-century.

01 June 2008
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Book
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TResearch: Summer 2008

Teagasc Research Magazine - Summer Edition 2008 Celebrating fifty years of scientific research

01 May 2008
Type
Magazine
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COFORD - Screening and evaluation of a range of forest and associated woodland ornamental species for cut foliage suitability 2005-2007

The aim of this project was to evaluate the commercial potential of a range of potential forest and associated woodland ornamental species suitable for the cut foliage market. To do this, early market feedback and consultation with expert plants and nurserymen was used to make an initial selection of nearly fifty species.

01 February 2008
Type
Report
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TResearch: Spring 2008

Teagasc Research Magazine - Spring Edition 2008 Unlocking farm forest potential Mobilising soil phosphate E. sakazakii – an emerging pathogen Nitrogen efficiency for grazing cows

01 February 2008
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Magazine
1,923KB
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Farm Energy Diversification Manual

This is a joint publication by Leader, Teagasc and the IFA. This book provides an introduction to bioenergy and an overview of the possibilities. It is a useful reference for farmers, and a starting point from which to identify the potential role for individual farmers in meeting our challenging national bioenergy targets in the heat, transport and electricity sectors.

01 January 2008
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Booklet
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CROPS COSTS AND RETURNS 2008

Awareness of crop margins is vitally important since under the decoupled regime the Single Farm Payment (SFP) will be paid irrespective of what crop is grown. Moreover, it makes no sense to produce the crop at a loss. The bottom line is that the land must be maintained in “good agricultural and environmental condition”.

01 January 2008
Type
Report
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Teagasc 2030 Foresight Report - Volume 1

A number of studies have already been done on the future of Irish agriculture, sketching out the direction that the industry will go in the immediate future. Teagasc 2030, this Foresight report, is not a repeat of those exercises. Instead, it looks at how the economy will evolve into a knowledge economy; the role that the agriculture and food sectors will play in the new knowledge-based bioeconomy (KBBE) and how Teagasc can support and encourage such a development. This is an important report for Teagasc, because it looks at the skills and structures needed for a science-based organisation like Teagasc to support the information-driven economy of the future.

01 January 2008
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Report
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Situation and Outlook in Agriculture 2007/08

Farm incomes returned to their traditional levels in 2006 following a once off boost in 2005 due to increased direct payments arising from the changeover to the Single Farm Payment (SFP) system. The Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) results showed that Family Farm Income (FFI) decreased from €22,459 per farm in 2005 to €16,680 in 2006 – a decrease of 25.7%. Gross output per farm declined by 11% with direct and overhead costs each declining by 2% and 0.3% respectively in 2006, resulting in a decline of 1.2% in total costs. When the decline of 25.7% in 2006 is combined with the increase of 44.4% in 2005, the net effect is that farm incomes have increased by 7.2% from 2004 to 2006.

01 December 2007
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Report
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Parasites of the Honeybee

The greatest value of honeybees is in their service as pollinators and this far outweighs their value as producers of honey or honeybee products. In Ireland, the use of honeybees for the pollination of commercial crops is limited and though they facilitate in the pollination of many plants in the countryside; they are kept primarily for honey production. Apiary hygiene and early identification of pests and diseases is crucial in achieving this goal. This publication endeavors to assist beekeepers in detecting, monitoring and treating when possible these diseases in their colonies, thereby improving the general health of bee stocks and subsequently maximizing honey yields.

01 November 2007
Type
Factsheet
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TResearch: Winter 2007

Teagasc Research Magazine - Winter Edition 2007 Lough Melvin: working together to protect a unique environment Interview: Teagasc’s new Director, Professor Gerry Boyle The new nutraceuticals Winter feeding of dairy cows

01 November 2007
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Magazine
2,604KB
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Pig Conference 2007

Proceedings of National Pig Conference 2007

22 October 2007
Type
Event Proceeding
598KB
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2006 agus Ráitis Airgeadais

Tá Teagasc tar éis atheagrú agus infheistíocht a dhéanamh chun é féin a a chur sa riocht is go mbeidh sé in ann seirbhísí den scoth a chur ar fáil do thionscal na talmhaíochta agus an bhia amach anseo. Tugann an eagraíocht buntacaíocht i gcónaí d’earnáil talmhaíochta a fhorbairt a bheidh iomaíoch, nuálach agus dírithe ar thomhaltóirí.

09 October 2007
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Report
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Annual Report 2006

Teagasc has reorganised and invested to position itself to provide the best services to the agriculture and food industries into the future. The organisation continues to underpin the development of a competitive, innovative and consumer focused agriculture sector.

09 October 2007
Type
Report
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TResearch: Autumn 2007

Teagasc Research Magazine - Autumn Edition 2007 Putting a value on access to farmland Interview: Professor Patrick Cunningham Managing mastitis more effectively New dimensions in cereal research Reversing the decline of farmland birds

01 August 2007
Type
Magazine
1,246KB
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Stay Safe on the Farm with Jessy

Illustrated safety book for children using Jessy the dog and her three puppies to outline the dangers on farms for children

24 July 2007
Type
Booklet
2,311KB
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National Farm Survey Report 2006

The National Farm Survey is designed to collect and analyse information relating to farming activities as its primary objective. Information and data relating to other activities by the household are considered secondary and as such where this information is presented it should be interpreted with caution. For 2006 there are 1159 farms included in the analysis, representing 113,100 farms nationally. The population is based on the CSO 2005 Farm Structures Survey with farm typology based on the 2002 Standard Gross Margins (SGM).

01 July 2007
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Report
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Soil Geochemical Atlas of Ireland

The information contained in this Soil Geochemical Atlas of Ireland is summarised from data collected between 1995 and 2006 during a countrywide geochemical survey conducted as part of the ‘National Soil Database’ project. The full report of that project is available from the EPA (Fay et al. 2007a) and it covers the sampling and analysis methods, as well as all the results and interpretation, in detail. A synthesis report is also available, which covers the objectives and outcomes of the project in summarised form (Fay et al. 2007b). A summary of the National Soil Database project including the project background, main findings, materials and methods and statistical analysis, is provided in this atlas. The main focus of this atlas is to present the geochemical maps and to interpret the information presented in them. The sections in this Atlas preceding the geochemical maps are intended as background information to aid the interpretation of the maps. In the map section, each element measured is shown separately. A short description of the element and an interpretation of its distribution in Ireland accompany the spatial distribution and data point maps for each element. The description of the element provides background information such as occurrence of the element in the environment and its applications and uses, any known biological roles, deficiencies or toxicities for plant and animal health and potential environmental risks.

01 June 2007
Type
Report
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TResearch: Summer 2007

Teagasc Research Magazine - Summer Edition 2007 Plight of the bumblebee Organic farming: unblocking the bottlenecks Beefing up meat quality Improving oestrus detection

01 May 2007
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Magazine
1,225KB
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National Potato Conference and Trade Show 2007

The potato industry has gone through a number of difficult years but financial returns to growers have improved somewhat in recent times. Supply and demand is one of the key driving forces of financial returns to the grower. However, these returns are being eroded year on year due to the availability of suitable land to grow high quality potatoes. Access to land will continue to be a problem especially in light of the Nitrates Directive.

14 February 2007
Type
Event Proceeding
1,446KB
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TResearch: Spring 2007

Teagasc Research Magazine - Spring Edition 2007 Breeding new potato varieties New era in bovine genomics Harnessing the power of IP Fuels of the future Anti-tumour milk protein

01 February 2007
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Magazine
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Teagasc National Rural Development Conference 2007

The aim of the conference is to expose practical examples of rural development and rural enterprise, alongside broader discussions of rural development and rural policy within Ireland and in the EU. Practical examples of alternative rural enterprise initiatives and innovation and diversification on farms, presented by rural entrepreneurs themselves, will feature prominently throughout the conference programme. Equally so, broader issues relating to sustainable rural livelihoods, will be addressed in the context of the larger rural policy and rural development debate.

01 February 2007
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Event Proceeding
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Latest Results on Alternative Low Cost Winter Accommodation and Crossbreeding Studies at Moorepark

The ability of the dairy farmer to remain profitable into the future is dependent on having information to make informed decisions which would allow increased efficiency and scale of production. Acquiring and applying newer skills and knowledge for more efficient milk production are essential. New technology will allow dairy farmers to increase scale while at the same time reduce the unit cost of production.

01 February 2007
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Event Proceeding
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National Tillage Conference 2007

The recent rally in the price of grains was caused by factors which are now well understood e.g . economic growth especially in Asia and the Far East where expanding GDP means diet upgrade, higher per capita food consumption and more demand for protein. China remains the main engine with 7-10% GDP growth, changing their diet to oil/fat/meat instead of rice, and contracting forward for energy and minerals, as well as investing billions of dollars in African infrastructure to secure access to raw materials. Other factors such as population growth along with the global rundown of stocks have also played their part.

31 January 2007
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Event Proceeding
636KB
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Winter Oilseed Rape

There is increased interest in growing winter oilseed rape (OSR) because of improved market outlets such as biofuels and improved disease resistance, straw characteristics and yields.

01 January 2007
Type
Factsheet
416KB
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Statement of Strategy 2005-2007

To provide an independent and authoritive research knowledge base, technology transfer and training services for the sustainable development of agriculture and the food processing industry to enable it to respond profitably to consumer demands and requirements and contribute to a vibrant rural economy and society.

01 January 2007
Type
Report
276KB
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TResearch: Winter 2006

Teagasc Research Magazine - Winter Edition 2006 Cream of the crop - Improving food quality through novel processing technologies

01 November 2006
Type
Magazine
1,695KB
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Pig Conference 2006

Proceedings of National Pig Conference 2006

16 October 2006
Type
Event Proceeding
448KB
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Annual Report 2005

To generate and apply new knowledge for the sustainable development of agriculture and the food processing industry to enable it to respond profitably to consumer demands and requirements and contribute to a vibrant rural economy and society.

01 October 2006
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Report
1,540KB
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2005 agus Ráitis Airgeadais

Eolas nua a chruthú agus a chur i bhfeidhm ar mhaithe le forbairt inbhuanaithe talmhaíochta agus an tionscail phróiseála bia le cur ar a chumas freagairt go brabúsach ar éilimh agus ceanglais tomhaltóirí agus cur le geilleagar agus sochaí tuaithe bríomhaire.

01 October 2006
Type
Report
1,554KB
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National Farm Survey Report 2005

The National Farm Survey is designed to collect and analyse information relating to farming activities as its primary objective. Information and data relating to other activities by the household are considered secondary and as such where this information is presented it should be interpreted with caution. For 2005 there are 1177 farms included in the analysis, representing 111,115 farms nationally.

01 September 2006
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Report
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Trace Elements and Heavy Metals in Irish Soils

This volume consists of a compilation of existing collated information on trace elements/heavy metals in soils, plants and food. Information presented in the past by Johnstown Castle staff that is largely relevant to Ireland is reproduced here. Papers published in scientific journals have not been included although, of course, the information enclosed herein is largely derived from them. Articles were part of the output from an active programme on trace elements/heavy metals that has now all but ended. Much of this information still exists in hard copy but is becoming less easy to access and is in danger of being lost. This information is as relevant today as when it was first compiled.

01 March 2006
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Report
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Wood Energy from Farm Forests

Wood energy is energy produced from wood and/or wood by-products. It is a home-grown, renewable, sustainable, carbon-neutral and secure source of heat, electricity and bio-fuel.

01 January 2006
Type
Report
1,199KB
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Annual Report 2004

To generate and apply new knowledge for the sustainable development of agriculture and the food processing industry to enable it to respond profitably to consumer demands and requirements and contribute to a vibrant rural economy and society.

01 October 2005
Type
Report
12,896KB
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2004 agus Ráitis Airgeadais

Chuig an Aire Talmhaíochta agus Bia De bhun Mír 13 den Acht Talmhaíochta 1988 (Taighde, Oiliúint agus Comhairle). Cuireann Údarás Teagasc a chuid tuarascálacha i láthair don Tréimhse 1 Eanáir 2004 to 31 Nollaig 2004.

01 October 2005
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Report
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Wood Fuel: Another market for farm forestry

Spiralling oil prices remind us that we are gradually running out of fossil fuels (oil, coal, etc.) while the burning of these cause serious environmental damage such as global warming.

01 October 2005
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Leaflet
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National Farm Survey Report 2004

The National Farm Survey is designed to collect and analyse information relating to farming activities as its primary objective. Information and data relating to other activities by the household are considered secondary and as such where this information is presented it should be interpreted with caution. For 2004 there are 1194 farms included in the analysis, representing 113,261 farms nationally.

01 August 2005
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Report
167KB
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Grey Squirrel Damage of Broadleaves

The grey squirrel was introduced into Ireland in 1911. Since then, its spread has been steady and has contributed to the decline of the protected native red squirrel.The grey squirrel causes serious damage to broadleaf trees.

01 June 2005
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Leaflet
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Deer Damage in Farm Forestry

There are three deer species in Ireland. Red deer is native to Ireland. Sika deer and fallow deer have been introduced.While deer are present in all 32 counties, fallow deer are the most widespread. All three species are capable of inflicting serious damage to trees.

01 June 2005
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Leaflet
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Shaping Young Broadleaves for Quality Timber

Shaping is the process of removing forks (and very large competing side branches) in order to produce long straight lengths of timber for sale to high value markets.

01 June 2005
Type
Leaflet
463KB
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Statement of Strategy 2005 – 2007 - English

To generate and apply new knowledge for the sustainable development of agriculture and the food processing industry to enable it to respond profitably to consumer demands and requirements and contribute to a vibrant rural economy and society.

01 January 2005
Type
Report
583KB
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Ráiteas Straitéise 2005-2007

Is cúis áthais dom é seo, an tríú Ráiteas Straitéise de chuid Teagasc, a thugann cur síos ar ár gcuid spriocanna, ar ár gcuid straitéisí agus ar ár gcuid gníomhartha don tréimhse 2005-2007, a chur os bhur gcomhair.

01 January 2005
Type
Report
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Rural Ireland 2025 - Foresight Perspectives

Government policy for rural areas aims to build a rural economy where enterprises will be commercially competitive without damaging the environment. It seeks to have vibrant sustainable communities, with a quality of life that will make them attractive places in which to work and live. It aspires for equity of opportunity between rural and urban areas, and for balanced development between the regions. These initiatives are underpinned by EU policy for rural areas, which subscribes to the attainment of ‘living country sides’ within the context of balanced regional development across the Union.

01 January 2005
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Report
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Dairy Calf-To-Beef Production Systems

Over the years much research effort has been devoted to the development of beef production systems at Grange Beef Research Centre. Based on earlier work by Dr. Joe Harte and his colleagues, an integrated 2-year-old dairy calf-to-beef system was established by Dr. Vincent Flynn at Ballinalack (then a field station of Grange) in the late 1970s. It comprised of Friesian steers slaughtered at about 290 kg carcass weight.

01 January 2005
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Report
759KB
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Producing Clean Cattle

Under the Clean Livestock Policy, producers must take all reasonable practical steps to ensure that their stock are acceptably clean at slaughter. The vast majority of the 1.6 million plus Irish cattle presented for slaughter each year meet the Clean Livestock Policy standards. However, problems with cattle cleanliness can arise on individual farms. Very dirty cattle are rejected for slaughter.

01 January 2005
Type
Report
666KB
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Annual Report 2003

As the key provider of technology, Teagasc continued to play a central role in helping the industry to successfully meet the challenges resulting from an ever-changing policy framework and continuing change in consumer demands and expectations. In addition to underpinning competitiveness and innovation in farm and food production, our services in 2003 were also strongly focused on environmental sustainability, animal welfare and farm and food safety.

01 October 2004
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Report
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Cut Foliage Market Study 2004

A short study of the operations of the principal participants in the UK and Dutch flower and foliage industry, commissioned by Bord Glas, was carried out in December 2003. The purpose of the study was to gain information on the general movement of foliage material within these two large markets and in particular to ascertain where the opportunities lie for current and aspiring foliage producers in Ireland.

01 January 2004
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Report
189KB
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Annual Report 2002

The year 2002 was difficult for Irish and EU agriculture. The strengthening of the euro, the slowdown in international markets and the wet summer resulted in increased costs, difficult markets and lower margins.

01 October 2003
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Report
292KB
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Assessment of Marketing Channels for Conversion Grade Products

The purpose of this report is to assess marketing channels for conversion grade products as outlined in WP3 of the technical annex. The evaluation from the organic farmer and retailer perspective supplements the previous work package (WP2) that examined factors affecting conventional farmers considering conversion to organic farming.

01 August 2003
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Report
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Conversion to Organic Farming: Case Study Report Ireland

In Ireland approximately 60% (29,999 ha total land under organic) or 17,985 ha are in conversion with 12,014 ha fully organic. Of the 1083 registered producers 65% are in meat production with 40% in beef and 25% in sheep meat production. Vegetable production accounts for a further 13%, with cereals, milk, poultry and fruit making up the remainder.

01 January 2003
Type
Working Paper
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Cryptosporidium parvum in Food and Water

Cryptosporidium parvum is a parasite which has already causes significant public health problems in the water industry and is now emerging as a potential food contaminant. This parasite can be present in the intestinal tract of animals including cattle and sheep and can be excreted in stable form as an oocyst from infected hosts. The oocyst can then contaminate the environment and enter the water and/or food chain. The clinical symptoms of C. parvum infection include acute watery diarrhoea with abdominal pain, accompanied by vomiting and weight loss. The disease is usually self-limiting with a duration of 2-3 weeks, although it can last up to 6 weeks. However in immunocompromised people the illness can become chronic and persistent. There is no specific antibiotics or clinical treatment available for treatment of this infection. While predominantly considered a water borne contaminant, Cryptosporidium parvum has also been linked to a small number of food borne outbreaks involving raw goats milk, tripe, salad, raw milk, offal and sausage and apple cider. To date, the source of many C. parvum infections have never identified due to a lack of routine methods for the detection of this pathogen and there is sparse data available on the risk the parasite poses in foods.

01 January 2003
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Event Proceeding
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Safety in the Farm Workshop

Every farm has a requirement to carry out machinery maintenance and repairs. Accordingly, a workshop and an array of workshop tools and equipment are required. Of course, the extent of workshop equipment varies considerably from farm to farm, varying from the very basic, required by farmers with few machines, to a complete workshop, required by highly mechanised farms and contractors.

01 January 2003
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Booklet
237KB
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Statement of Strategy 2003-2005

To provide an independent and authoritative research knowledge base, technology transfer and training services for the sustainable development of agriculture and the food processing industry to enable it to respond profitably to consumer demands and requirements and contribute to a vibrant rural economy and society.

01 January 2003
Type
Factsheet
203KB
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Farming and the Burren

In terms of its natural and cultural heritage, the Burren landscape is a veritable oasis. The Burren uplands play host to over 70% of Ireland’s native flora, hundreds of burial sites, stone forts and ancient ecclesiastical sites. It is a key flagship for the Irish environment, remarkably rich, diverse and intact. However, the Burren is a landscape that depends very much on farming activity for the retention of its rich heritage. For over six thousand years, farmers have shaped the Burren. In much the same way, the unique challenges presented by karst landscape of the Burren have shaped use of the land and evoked distinctive agricultural responses.

01 December 2002
Type
Report
2,337KB
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Pig Conference 2002

Pig Farmers' Conference Proceedings October, 2002

01 October 2002
Type
Event Proceeding
319KB
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Annual Report 2001

The year 2001 will be remembered for the major outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Britain, the emergence of BSE in mainland Europe and September 11th in the US.

01 October 2002
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Report
233KB
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National Potato Conference, February, 2002

Apart from the necessity to pre-sprout early potatoes, pre-sprouting also has many advantages for producers of second early and maincrop producers. In the Irish climate with its short growing season, and wet autumns, earlier harvesting frequently results in reduced damage, bruising, disease, and crops safely in store before the frosts arrive. The ideal system for successfully pre-sprouting or chitting seed should allow every tuber to have good access to light and air so that only strong short and green sprouts are produced. These will be healthy and be resistant to damage during planting.

01 February 2002
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Event Proceeding
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The International Cost Competitiveness of the Irish Pig Industry

The authors specially thank Michael Martin for his constant assistance, expertise and for the provision of data used to produce this report; Pat Tuite for his helpful comments and an external referee, who remains anonymous.

01 February 2002
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Event Proceeding
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Situation and Outlook in Agriculture 2002

The editor would like to acknowledge the assistance and data provided by staff involved in the National Farm Survey. Thanks are also due to M. Cushion for technical services and to M. Clarke for secretarial services.

01 December 2001
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Report
327KB
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Bull Beef Production

Any discussion on concentrate feeding levels in winter must be in the context of an overall production system. This is particularly so nowadays with premia and other agri-environmental payments contributing so much of the profit margin. Thus, production systems must be designed to maximise the draw-down of direct payments, and feeding levels must then be designed to deliver these production systems.

01 March 2001
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Report
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Finishing Dairy Beef - Under 30 Months

Just over half of the 2.4 million Irish cows are kept for dairying purposes. Consequently, almost half of Irish beef output originates in the dairy herd.

01 March 2001
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Report
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Response in Beef Cattle to Concentrate Feeding in Winter

Any discussion on concentrate feeding levels in winter must be in the context of an overall production system. This is particularly so nowadays with premia and other agri-environmental payments contributing so much of the profit margin. Thus, production systems must be designed to maximise the draw-down of direct payments, and feeding levels must then be designed to deliver these production systems.

01 March 2001
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Report
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National Dairy Open Day, Solohead Research Farm, July 2000

The Open Day at Solohead Coincides with the Start of A new research programme on the farm. The optimum use of nitrogen in the dairy production system, and the environmental impact of nitrogen use will be assessed in association with animal productivity. The economic implications of alternative strategies of nitrogen use (including REPS) can then be more accurately assessed. In future, the milk production industry in Ireland will face a more competitive environment which is dictated by the customer's requirements for a wider range of quality products at competitive prices, produced in a clean environment and meeting stringent health and safety standards.

31 July 2000
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Event Proceeding
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Ready Meals Conference

This paper discusses the ready meals sector in the Irish market. It firstly defines what is meant by ready meals. Secondly, it profiles the Irish market for ready meals. It then briefly discusses some consumer trends influencing the growth in the sector and presents some consumer attitudes to ready meals before finally identifying some market and export opportunities and outlining some on-going relevant research work at The National Food Centre.

01 June 2000
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Event Proceeding
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Agri-Food Biotechnology - the Way Forward 2000

Biotechnology: a set of powerful tools that use living organisms, or components from those organisms, to make new products and processes, or modify existing ones; improve plant and animal productivity; and develop new and useful strains of micro-organisms.

01 May 2000
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Event Proceeding
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Objective Beef Carcass Classification

The McKinsey Report (Enterprise Ireland, September 1998) and the Report of the Beef Task Force (Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, June 1999) recommended that the Irish beef industry should move towards a mechanical carcass classification system as soon as possible. This could then form the basis of a quality based payment schedule agreed between producers and processors. A pilot study of three of the commercially available systems was carried out by The National Food Centre, Teagasc and The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development in collaboration with Dawn Meats (Midleton) Ltd. This report contains the results and conclusions of that study.

01 May 2000
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Report
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National Soft Fruit Conference 2000

Good flavour in strawberry fruit is an attribute, which is gaining increasing importance in the production of strawberries. It is possible that the flavour of modern strawberry varieties has been sacrificed to an extent as a result of intensive production, and the tendency towards optimising yields, fruit shape and colour, and breeding resistance to pests and diseases. Flavour is now being ranked as being of equal importance with respect to other quality parameters. A research programme has therefore been put in place to identify the factors that influence flavour. The ultimate objective is to incorporate improved flavour into intensively produced strawberry fruits.

28 March 2000
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Event Proceeding
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Pig Conference 1999

1999 National Pig Farmers' Conference Proceedings

20 October 1999
Type
Event Proceeding
530KB
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Profitable Honey Production

Beekeeping can be practised almost anywhere in Ireland, but naturally there are localities more favourable than others. Our climate imposes a severe but practical test of beekeeper's capabilities. However, that should not prevent any interested and committed person from embarking on a pursuit which is immensely rewarding in terms of personal fulfillment and achievement.

01 January 1996
Type
Booklet
9,734KB