4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (438+ words) Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, shares key tips when establishing new reseeds this year. According to Teagasc research the objective of reseeding must be to achieve by the spring of the first year after sowing, a full dense ground…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (206+ words) Diet is often the focus when discussing ammonia emissions from pig farms, but it is only part of the story. House temperature and slurry storage and management can also have a major influence on ammonia losses. Izuchukwu Martin Aroh explains....

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (316+ words) According to the monthly published EU Milk Market Observatory, Ireland has the second highest organic milk price in the EU at 72. 5c/L. With organic milk prices commanding a premium of almost 30c/L over conventional milk, Teagasc Organic Specialist, Joe Kelleher previews…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (624+ words) Despite its benefits from a production, cost saving and emissions point of view, suckler farmers have been slow to move to calving their suckler replacements at 24 months, often citing concerns around mature cow size, calving difficulty or retention within the…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (730+ words) Have you noticed your dairy-beef calves taking a check in performance in the first few weeks after turnout? Here, the Teagasc Dairy Beef 500 team share key steps to get the transition to grass right. The transition from weaning to grass…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (305+ words) Moving from its traditional slot of January, the Teagasc National Sheep Conference will take place this Thursday, June 18. Starting in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, H53 F5 P9 at 3pm, the opening session " before moving onto a farm " will cover topics such as bluetongue, lameness,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (196+ words) Grazed grass is the cheapest feedstuff available on Irish cattle farms, whether that be suckler or dairy-beef. Despite its importance, many beef farmers continue to leave weight gain behind over the grazing season. To aid farmers gain more from grass,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (416+ words) In recent years, global conflicts, including the ongoing Iran war, have increased volatility in energy, fertiliser and machinery markets, driving up costs. Austin Callaghan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, outlines practical measures farmers can consider to help reduce costs on farm. Fertiliser…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (89+ words) An information village will be located in the farmyard, featuring the latest research updates and innovations from Teagasc Grange and Teagasc Johnstown Castle. Representatives from ICBF, Teagasc Advisory Service, Dairy Beef500 programme, Animal Health Ireland, Dawn Meats, the Better Farming for…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (190+ words) Edwin Carroll, Teagasc Research Technologist, and Martina Harrington, Future Beef Programme Manager, are on this week's Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the suckler beef research taking place in Teagasc Grange and how this is being implemented on…...