Publications

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

Date

13 September 2024

Type

Media Article

By Clodagh Morgan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare

Date

28 March 2024

Type

Media Article

John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, Mayo Galway and Clare

Date

09 June 2023

Type

Media Article

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

Date

03 December 2021

Type

Media Article

Organic dairying is a relatively small but growing sector within the dairy industry in Ireland. Latest figures from DAFM show that there are 62 organic dairy operators with an average herd size of 79 cows (2019). Dan Clavin, Teagasc Organic Specialist gives us an insight into the organic dairy sector in Ireland and outlines the various conditions of organic farming.

Date

19 July 2020

Type

Media Article

Ross and Amy Jackson are farming organically in Lacka, Carrig, Co Tipperary. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Ross and Amy.

Date

24 June 2020

Type

Media Article

Donal and Frederique Keane, Camelton Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath are organic suckler to beef and cereal farmers. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Donal.

Date

17 June 2020

Type

Media Article

Fergal Byrne from Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, is an organic beef, sheep and cereal farmer. A farm walk was due to take place on his farm this week.

Date

04 June 2020

Type

Media Article

John Hurley is from Knockalaughta, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon. He is an organic suckler cow and sheep farmer. He was due to have a farm walk on his farm. Organic Specialist Dan Clavin got an update from John.

Date

27 May 2020

Type

Media Article

Andrew and Leonie grow, mill, package and distribute their organic wheat, rye and spelt direct from their farm. Oats are also grown on contract for the organic porridge market.

Date

06 May 2020

Type

Media Article