The Teagasc Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal area unit is hosting a seven-week series of online farmer information webinars.

The series kicks off on Tuesday 3 November and features management of cattle at housing, with an emphasis on health concerns such as fluke, worms and external parasites.

The first event will be delivered by environment and technology advisers Gary Fisher and Shane McHugh and facilitated by environment and technology adviser Cian Condon.

It takes place from 8pm to 9pm on the Zoom platform and can be accessed at https://zoom.us/j/94520492937.

The full series of events is as follows:

  • Tuesday 3 November: Cattle health management of fluke, worms and external parasites.
  • Tuesday 10 November: Nutrition – silage quality and ration formulation.
  • Tuesday 17 November: Sheep health management of fluke, worms and external parasites.
  • Tuesday 24 November: Greenhouse gas and biodiversity on farms.
  • Tuesday 1 December: New rules for the nitrates derogation in 2021.
  • Tuesday 8 December: TAMS – what I need to know before I build.
  • Tuesday 15 December: Updates on the BEAM scheme, BDGP and BEEP.