TResearch Autumn 2024
Water-course correction
Water-course correction
Farming in a Furnace
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.
By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Paul Mullins, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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.
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.
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
By Tom Murphy, B& T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe
By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
By Colm Kelly, Climate Action & Sustainability Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, Teagasc
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.
By Richard Gill, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Leah Sheridan, Teagasc Ballinrobe & Ag & Envir Science Student, ATU Galway
By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
Mid year assessment taking into consideration relevant developments in the first half of 2024.
By Cathal Gormley, B & T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
You are not alone: someone is always there to listen
This document is intended as a guidance document for farmers and landowners who are considering long-term land leasing.
By Sinead Devaney, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
A Guide to Farm Diversification in Ireland - Practical Insights and Inspirations for Farm Diversification
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.
By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
By Ross Fitzgerald, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Leading the way in research, advisory and education
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
By John McCabe, Teagasc Aurivo Joint Programme
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.
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.
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.
By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
John Enda Flannelly, ACRES Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
Teagasc Pig Development Department
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway Galway/Clare
Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Peter Higgins, Teagasc B&T Drystock Advisor
Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor, Westport.
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.
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
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.
Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 - Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Friday May 24th, 2024
By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
A webinar took place on Tuesday, 14 May which looked at managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season.
Anticipating BEEF2024…researchers meet farmers and advisors
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.
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 26 April, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Daniel Henn, Phd Student, University of Limerick & Teagasc to discuss the impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050.
By Keith Fahy B & T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
Teagasc hosted a webinar on Thursday, 25th April, in collaboration with EURAGRI, SRUC and AFBI which looked at inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurship in Ireland.
Presentation to Climate Change Advisory Council carbon Budgets Working Group by Head of the Teagasc Climate Centre Karl Richards
To ensure that the microbiological examination of carcasses, carried out as part of a plant “own check” programme for the control the general hygiene of food processing operations is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Commission Regulation No. 2073/2005 on the microbiological criteria of foodstuffs.
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.
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
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
By Colm Kelly, Climate Action & Sustainability Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe.
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.
By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
The Teagasc Dairy Specialist team hosted an interactive webinar on Tuesday, 2 April, which focused on managing the herd in the current weather conditions.
Moorepark Dairy Levy Research Update
By Clodagh Morgan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
Taste of Innovation: Unlocking Artisanal Potential on the Farm webinar took place on Thursday, 21st March.
By Padraig Glynn, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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).
By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 6th March which looked at experiences with cover crops for field-scale organic vegetable production. Elaine was joined by William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc and Christoffel den Herder, Senior Advisor Organic Vegetable Growing - CERES Horti Advice.
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 8 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Owen Cashman, Phd Student, Solohead Farm, Teagasc to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm.
Roscommon is going organic… maybe you should too
By Mícheál Kelly, B & T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Unit
Opening statement by Professor Frank O Mara, Teagasc Director to the Oireachtas joint committee on agriculture.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 1 March, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Seppi Hona, Forestry Inspector, DAFM and Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist, Teagasc to discuss the Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027 and opportunities to integrate forests on the farm.
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.
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.
A webinar on the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant took place on Wednesday, 28 February.
By Sinéad Devaney, Teagasc Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit
John Enda Flannelly, ACRES Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
Campgrounds & Motorhome Parks: A Land Use Alternative webinar took place on Thursday, 22 February.
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024 report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department.
Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina
On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 16 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc to discuss slurry - maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses.
By Joanne Masterson – Soils & Environment Advisor – Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference took place on Tuesday, 23rd January in Athlone and on Thursday, 25th January in Letterkenny.
The National Hill Sheep Conference took place on Thursday, 15th February in the Glendalough Hotel, Brockagh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.
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.
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.
By Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
The conference was aimed at advisors and industry professionals working with farmers to improve water quality.
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.
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.
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.
By John McCabe, Teagasc – Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme
Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
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.
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.
By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
An indicative guide to crop margins for 2023. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists
An indicative guide to crop margins for 2024. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists
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
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.
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.
New Apprenticeships Deliver Advantages All Round
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.
By Sean Mannion B&T Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
The aim of the DairyBeef 500 Campaign is to promote and demonstrate DairyBeef systems, which are socially, environmentally and financially sustainable.
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.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Aoife Feeney, Nuffield Ireland Scholar to discuss encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality.
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.
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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.
By Peter Higgins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Serena Gibbons, Education Office, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 8 December, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Sinead McCarthy, Teagasc to discuss sustainable diets: balancing personal and planetary health.
Calving risk assessment
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.
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Presentation by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O'Mara to Oireachtas and European Parliament members - December 6th 2023.
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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
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.
By John Kilboyle B&T Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Roisin Scully, KT Masters Student, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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.
This 60th anniversary special issue of the IJAFR marks 60 years since the launch of the journal. It highlights scientific advances made since it's launch.
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.
The theme of the 2023 National Beef Conference held on November 21st was - Improving our Beef Sector's Green Credentials
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.
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.
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.
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’.
Renewable energy
Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
On Wednesday November 8th Teagasc were invited to speak to the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Food and the Marine on the role of Teagasc in education and up skilling in the agriculture sector.
By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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
Presentation by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O'Mara to the Veterinary Council of Ireland - October 25th 2023.
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.
By Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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'.
By Sinéad Devaney, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/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
Conference Proceedings
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.
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.
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 13 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Stewart Gee, Designer Producer, Ireland Agri Food Deep Demonstration to discuss innovation as a driver of Climate Action; Carbon Farming and Sustainable Dairy
Joanne Masterson – ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine which took place on Tuesday, 10 October, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by John Carey of Baskin Sport Horses to discuss ‘embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships’.
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.
A webinar on Maintaining Mental Health and Safety in Challenging Time took place on Tuesday, 10th October to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
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.
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
By John McCabe, Teagasc-Aurivo Joint Programme
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.
Presentation by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O'Mara to FAO Global Conference - Sustainable Livestock Transformation, Rome September 2023
Presentation by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O'Mara to Environment Ireland Conference - Croke Park - September 2023
Teagasc in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) hosted an information webinar on Tuesday, 26 September to promote the exciting forest creation opportunities that are available in the new Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027.
UPDATED IN SEPTEMBER 2023 - 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.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 22 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Maeve Henchion, Teagasc & Dr. Jennifer Attard, Research Project Manager, MTU to discuss AgroBRIDGES: challenges and solutions to developing short food supply chains.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 15 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Raquel Caetano Ferreira, Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss the digitalisation of advisory services: vital to support sustainable agriculture.
Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina
By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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
Teagasc is the primary provider of accredited further (vocational) education for the land–based sector. This Prospectus outlines the various course offerings.
Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor, Westport.
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.
Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 7th September, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Ciaran Hearn, PastureBase Ireland to discuss the tools to keep grass in the diet longer this autumn.
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.
Sustainable sucklers in Monaghan
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.
Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 18 August, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Eanna Ní Lamhna, Author, broadcaster and member of the CRRU Taskforce to discuss safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU).
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
The Comeragh Upland Communities is a European Innovation Partnership project being administered by DAFM. Teagasc were involved in this innovative project.
By Marion Fox, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Putting the pieces together - A look at the Agricultural Catchments Programme’s research into the relationship between soil, water, carbon, climate and farming
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 August, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc & Fran Igoe, Regional Coordinator, LAWPRO to discuss combining targeted measures and EIP funding to deliver water quality improvements
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.
By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 21 July, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Shem Caulfield, Artist & Heritage Consultant to discuss the wrought iron farm gates - our heritage, our history, our responsibility.
By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe.
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.
Mid-year assessment - Agricultural Economics & Farm Surveys Department
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
By Keith Fahy Teagasc B & T Drystock Advisor
Technical discussion groups for women
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.
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.
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.
By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 6 July, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Dr George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme to provide an overview of what's involved in the climate advisory programme for dairy farmers.
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.
Leatherjackets in grassland research findings webinar which took place on Wednesday, 28 June.
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.
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.
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
By Míchéal Kelly, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Anne O’ Malley, Business & Technology Advisor, Teagasc Ballina
By Glen Corbett, S&E Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
A supplement of TResearch magazine.
Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 15 June, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Emer Kennedy, Teagasc Researcher to discuss milking 10 times a week in the second half of lactation.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 8th June, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Donal Patton, Teagasc to give an update on a new research trial which is looking at incorporating Clover into grass swards in Teagasc Ballyhaise.
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.
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?.
John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, Mayo Galway and Clare
By Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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.
Cream of the crop - Meet the researchers discovering the future of alternative growth media for mushrooms
By Joanne Masterson, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
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?.
By Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By John McCabe, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Dairy Programme
By Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, Teagasc
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12 May, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr Bridget Lynch and Dr Ognjen Zurovec, ACP, Teagasc to discuss Agricultural Catchments Programme - gaseous emissions and soil science.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 4th May, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Pat Tuohy, Teagasc to give an insight into the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme - Achieving Grazing Success.
By Ivan Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Kevin O Hara, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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.
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.
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.
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.
A joint publication between Teagasc and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). The tenth annual report provides a review of 2022 and an outlook for 2023.
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina
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.
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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’.
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.
Presentation by Teagasc Directors to Irish MEPs in Brussels. January 31st 2023.
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.
The level of service we aim to provide to our customers
By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
By Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc
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.
By Serena Gibbons, Education Office, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
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.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 3 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager to discuss lessons learned and recommendations from the SUAS EIP Project.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 16th March, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Eamon Fagan, Westmeath dairy farmer to discuss progressing through the spring and finishing off the final rotation.
Horticulture Crop Input Price Inflation 2023 report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department.
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
By Keith Fahy B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 24 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Daniel Henn, Solohead Farm, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss scenarios exploring the national herd and grassland management targets to achieve climate targets.
Prepared by: Laurence Shalloo, Elodie Ruelle, Karl Richards, Daniel Hawtree, Donal O Brien, David Wall, Michael O’Donovan, Deirdre Hennessy and Pat Dillon Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow, Ireland.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 2nd March, host George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Denis Brassil, Teagasc to give an update on the Kerry Monitor Farms where 1/3 are through their first rotation.
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.
Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe.
By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
A piece of the Action - Teagasc has launched its Climate Action Strategy 2022-2030, including new measures to reduce emissions
Given the importance of manure management in the context of gaseous emissions and water quality, the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) has been adapted over the last number of years to collect a wider suite of environmental/sustainability data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 7 February, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Olive and Ivor Broderick of Kylemore Stud in Co. Galway to discuss ‘Supported decision making focused toward market, sport & future generations’.
On this episode of Let's Talk Organics which took place on Wednesday, 8th February, Elaine Leavy, Joe Kelleher and Martin Bourke, Teagasc Organic Specialists discussed converting beef housing to meet organic standards.
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.
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.
Anne O’Malley, Advisory and Options Coordination Teagasc Mayo
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 9th February 2023, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Mike Egan, Teagasc to give a review of dry matter intake in cows in early lactation.
By Mícheál Kelly, Teagasc Advisor, Galway/Clare Unit
Gerard McCutcheon presented at the National IFA Pigs Meeting on February 9th 2023.
Michael McKeon presented at the National IFA Pigs Meeting on February 9th 2023.
Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 2 February 2023, George Ramsbottom was joined by Mike Dineen, Teagasc to discuss supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation.
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.
By Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
By Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Compiled by: Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists
The benefits of calving beef heifers at two years old
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.
By Joanne Masterson, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor Westport
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.
Eddie Webb, B&T Soil & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
By John McCabe, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Dairy Programme
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
By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
By Ivan Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine which took place on Tuesday, 8 November, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Shane Connolly of Connolly Stud Farm, Francis Connors (Ballylawn Stud), and Shane Sweetnam (Sweet Oak Farm).
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.
Thorne, F., Donnellan, T. and Hanrahan, K.
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.
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.
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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
“Profitable Pathways to Sustainable Beef Farming” - Conference Proceedings
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Turning Challenges into Opportunities' - Tuesday December 6th, Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork and Thursday December 8th, Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath
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
Supporting Farmers for Climate Action
On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 11 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Lorraine Balaine, Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss assessing sustainability on European dairy farms based on case study data.
By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 17th November, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr. Natasha Browne, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss a recent study of lameness on Irish pasture-based dairy farms.
This document outlines Teagasc’s planned contribution to the Irish Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025.
The National Potato Conference is organised by the Irish Farmers' Association and Teagasc in conjunction with Bord Bia
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.
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.
Discussion in relation to sequestration and land management/nature restoration
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Rebecca Davis, Technical Coordinator & Mollie Burns, LEAF, UK to give an overview of Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), as well as an insight into their achievements, activities & aspirations.
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.
Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Managing through an injury crisis
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.
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.
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.
Better by design - Our researchers are using novel technologies to enhance the health and wellness benefits of foods
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.
By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 28 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Mary Ryan, Teagasc and Professor Cathal O'Donoghue, University of Galway to discuss WaterMARKE - Mitigating Agricultural Impacts through Research & Knowledge Exchange.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 20 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses on-off grazing
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.
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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.
On this episode of the Signpost Series on Friday, 21 October at 9:30am, Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, launched the Signpost Sustainability Results. Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme presented and discussed the results to date.
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.
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.
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.
By Aoife Ford, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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).
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.
By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
5 Oct 2022 - Prof Frank O’Mara, Director
By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 4th October, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Barry O’Connor International Agent and Coach to discuss the reality of trading horses for a living.
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.
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 30 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Ruth Buggie, SEAI and Dinny Galvin, West Kerry SEC to discuss starting an Agricultural - Sustainable Energy Community (SEC).
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.
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.
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 29 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses Autumn Grass Targets - where are we now?.
Anne O’Malley, Advisory, Teagasc Ballina
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.
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.
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 15th September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses managing somatic cell count (SCC) in late lactation.
Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris.
Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Brian Moran and John Lennon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy Development Programme, Teagasc
2021 Factsheets on Single Suckling, Cattle Finishing, Sheep, Cereals and Dairy
By Joanne Masterson, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
Padraig Walsh, Teagasc Ballina
Presentation by Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director at the Agriculture Science Association Conference 2022.
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.
Teagasc is the primary provider of accredited further (vocational) education for the land-based sector. This Prospectus outlines the various course offerings.
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.
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.
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.
Presentation by Dr Laurence Shalloo, Head of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation programme, Teagasc at the Agriculture Science Association Conference 2022.
By Aoife Forde, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Event booklet from the farm walk of Richard Long, DairyBeef500 demonstration farmer which took place on Thursday, 8 September in Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford.
On Friday, 26th August, Hedgerow Week 2022 was launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett on an episode of the Signpost Webinar Series.
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.
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.
Why Beef Farmers Are Embracing Clover
The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
Dr Brid McClearn and Tim Keady, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway.
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.
Johnstown Castle Open Day Booklet
By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
A supplement of TResearch magazine.
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.
Presentations by Teagasc at the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science which took place in Glasgow, Scotland from 31 July - 5 August 2022.
Clearing the air - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the agriculture sector is a priority for our researchers
Kevin O’Hara, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe
By Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14th July, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses winter fodder supply.
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.
A guide for farmers
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Donal Kelly, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
The role of Teagasc in Solar Energy and the Agricultural Industry
Eanna Loughrey, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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
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.
By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 15th July, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Thomas Ryan, Senior Sustainability Manager, Glanbia to discuss Glanbia Ireland’s Living Proof Sustainability Strategy.
National Fodder and Food Security Committee Meeting 4 - 13 July 2022 Teagasc Fodder & Sector Update
Future-proofing Irish Dairy Systems
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 1st July, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by John Kelly, College Principal, Teagasc Ballyhaise College to discuss the initiatives undertaken at Ballyhaise College to reduce emissions.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 8th July, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Donal Patton, Teagasc to discuss reducing N surplus on an intensive dairy farm.
Pearse Kelly presenting
By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
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.
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.
Meet our Green Cert Graduates
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 24th June, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist to discuss the incorporation and benefits of trees on the farm.
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.
Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 10th June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Des Ferris, Technical Director, Keeling's to discuss sustainability and what it means for Keeling’s.
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.
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.
By Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, Teagasc
Prof Frank O’Mara, Director, Teagasc
Prof Frank O'Mara, Director, Teagasc
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 16th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss stocking rate - effect on the forage budget.
By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Sheep, Cereals and Beef Finishing Farm Walk of Fergal Byrne, Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare.
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 9th June, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist follows up on the issue of milk recording.
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.
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe.
By Aoife Forde, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 26th May, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Stephen Connolly, ABP and John Tobin, Munster Bovine to discuss the best beef bulls to select for the breeding season.
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 3rd June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Drs. Fiona McGovern, Noirin McHugh & Jonathan Herron, Teagasc to discuss measuring methane in Irish sheep systems – what is our carbon ‘hoof’ print?.
Presentations by Teagasc at the 8th International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) 2022 which took place as a hybrid event in person and online from 5-9 June 2022 in Orlando, Florida, US.
By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Picture of health - Researchers are leading work to improve the health and happiness of animals on farms, as public interest in animal welfare increases
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
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 27 May, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Eoin Kinsella, Project Manager, Duncannon EIP to discuss the Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP.
On Tuesday, 24th May Dr. Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc Soft Fruit Advisor hosted an interactive seminar which was aimed at anyone interested in growing soft fruit crops.
The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
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.
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.
By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
Presentation by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc at the EPA Water Conference 2022.
By Shauna Fitzmaurice, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 6th May, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. Nicky Byrne, Teagasc to discuss the added value of using high merit beef sires on the dairy herd.
Updated in May 2022
Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Cereals & Milling Flour Farm Walk on the farm of Andrew & Leonie Workman, Dunany Flour Organic Farm, Dunany, Togher, Co Louth, which took place on Wednesday, 11th May 2022.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 5th May, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses milk butterfats
Bessborough House / Kildalton College has had a long and interesting history.
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.
Presentation by Laurence Shalloo, Jonathon Herron, Ben Lahart and Hazel Costigan - Teagasc, AGRIC, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork.
Cathal Conaty, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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.
Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
By Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor, Westport
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) to discuss the role of genetics in helping address GHG challenges in agriculture.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 28th April, Stuarts Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the reduced Crude Protein diets requirement under Derogation.
Focus on Teagasc Grange research
The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 22 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Emer Fardy & Sean Leahy, Hilton Foods to discuss providing our partners with affordable sustainable food.
John McCabe, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Dairy Programme
Kevin O’Hara, Education Officer, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc Soft Fruit Advisor hosted an interactive seminar on Tuesday, 15th March which focused on the new strawberry varieties to complement ‘Malling Centenary’.
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.
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.
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
The key objective of the event which took place Thursday, 7th April in Teagasc Ashtown was to raise awareness amongst key stakeholders in the primary production sectors about wider food (food-related) opportunities and to cultivate linkages between primary producers, processors, food ingredient companies, researchers and other stakeholders.
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.
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.
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.
Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
Farmers Have Hearts: Cardiovascular Health Programme - Detailed and Summary Impact Reports.
By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
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.
Teagasc ran a half day workshop on Wednesday, 23rd March in Teagasc Ashtown on energy efficient technologies and solar PV options relevant to the agricultural sector.
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.
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.
Anne O’Malley, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina
By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Hill Sheep and Agri - Tourism Farm Walk which took place on Wednesday, 30 March on the farm of Brigid O’Connor, Gleann na Gealt, Camp, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
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.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 24 March, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses when to start the second round of grazing in 2022.
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.
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 11 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by David Hagan, Devenish & Russell Smyth, KPMG to discuss meeting our sustainability targets in agriculture: The Agri biomethane opportunity.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Seamus Kearney, Signpost Programme, Teagasc to give an overview of fertiliser programmes to save money and emissions on Dairy and Drystock farms.
By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 10 March, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr Stephen Moore, Teagasc to discuss synchronization protocols for the 2022 breeding season.
Dr. Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc Soft Fruit Advisor, hosted an interactive webinar on Tuesday, 22nd February which focused on the new raspberry varieties from the Scottish Raspberry Breeding Programme.
Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport.
By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe.
On Thursday, 10 March 2022, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisors demonstrated using the PastureBase Ireland software, making grazing decisions to earn more money, and saving you time with the PastureBase App.
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 1 March 2022, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by vets Jennie Henderson, Ballylinch Stud and Carmel Welsh, Kilcash Equine Clinic to discuss practical management of neonatal / young foals.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 25 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Carol Quish, Project Manager, Mulkear EIP to discuss on-farm actions to improve water quality in the Mulkear Catchment.
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.
By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
This webinar which took place on Tuesday, 22 February, was chaired by Nicky Byrne, Teagasc and covered topics such as health and genetics of dairy calf to beef systems.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 18 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc Researcher to give some nutrient tips to save money and reduce emissions on your farm.
Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Dairy Farm Walk on the farm of Seamus Howard, Ennis, Co. Clare on 2 March 2022
Brian Hughes, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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.
By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
Put to good use - Researchers are using innovative processes and consumer insights to help combat food waste
Meet Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara
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.
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.
The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department hosted a webinar on Monday, 21 February which focused on Integrated Pest Management. Dónall was joined by David Davidson, Technical Consultant with Koppert.
Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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.
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.
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.
This Vegetable Nutrition webinar took place on Tuesday, 8th February. It was the fourth webinar of the Teagasc Winter 2021/2022 Vegetable Webinar Series.
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.
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.
By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Marion Sorley, Teagasc to discuss the carbon footprint of dairy farms along the Atlantic coast of Europe.
By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe
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.
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.
By Aonghusa Fahy, Participant, Teagasc Future Beef Programme
A Step-by-Step Guide for Forest Owners
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.
An indicative guide to crop margins for 2022. Compiled by Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Crops Specialists
By Glen Corbett, B & T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Region
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.
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.
Mary Roache, ASSAP advisor, Teagasc Westport
A compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser
Proceedings from the Virtual Sheep Conference 2022 which took place on Tuesday, 25 January & Thursday, 27 January.
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.
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.
By Thomas Gleeson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Unit
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.
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.
The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department
A “Do’s & Don’ts” guide to help your decision around early N application. This flyer was updated on 21 January 2022.
Teagasc/ Animal Health Ireland (AHI) CalfCare Webinar on calf rearing, in association with the Dairy Co-ops and supported by Volac which took place on Tuesday, 18th January.
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 13 January 2022, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses buffer zones in agriculture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maximise the opportunity to reduce chemical fertiliser inputs in the year ahead
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.
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.
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.
Weighing up your fertiliser options
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.
By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare