Teagasc
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Jul 2021
GHG emissions per kg of milk reduced by 13% - report
A joint Teagasc, NUIG and University of California report analysed emissions since the abolition of milk quotas.
Amy Forde on 26 Jul 2021
Meat and Dairy Facts campaign highlights standards of Irish meat and dairy
The campaign has released a series videos showing, in simple terms, the collective efforts Irish farmers are making to protect the environment.
Noel Bardon on 26 Jul 2021
High costs and drawn-out planning hindering farm water quality improvements
Teagasc figures have revealed the most and least acted upon recommendations of the water quality improvement programme.
Noel Bardon on 25 Jul 2021
Water quality: New Zealand’s experience of reducing nutrient loss
Friday’s instalment of the Teagasc Signpost webinar series provided Irish farmers with the opportunity to attend an online presentation from Ross Monaghan of Ag Research New Zealand.
Amy Forde on 21 Jul 2021
Solar panels to be installed at Teagasc sites
Teagasc has tendered for the supply and installation of solar PV panels at various sites.
Noel Bardon on 21 Jul 2021
1,800 farmers get one-to-one water quality advice
The latest Teagasc Signpost webinar series gave an update on the progress of the ASSAP water quality collaboration between industry and farmers.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Jul 2021
Almost 45% of Irish farms earn less than €10,000/year
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan and Niall Hurson take a look at the breakdown of income for each sector.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Jul 2021
‘Positive’ year boosts sheep farm investment
Teagasc’s national farm survey had mixed results for a variety of farmers, but a good year of prices kept the economic wolf away from sheep farmers’ doors.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 19 Jul 2021
Over 40% of farms earn less than €10,000
Teagasc information shows that there was a huge difference in incomes depending on farm system.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jul 2021
Sheep walk return welcomed by farmers
Last week’s Teagasc Grass 10 sheep walk drew much attention from sheep farmers keen to get back into the summer farm walk routine.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jul 2021
Watch: grassweed resistance on the rise – what can I do?
With many grassweeds now building up resistance to commonly used chemistry, we ask what can growers do?
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Dundalk IT to launch part-time BSc in agriculture
Dundalk Institute of Technology is to offer a new part-time agri course, making it ideal for those who want to study but also adhere to work commitments, writes Fiona Alston.
Darren Carty on 14 Jul 2021
Slurry storage topping reader queries
This week, we address some common questions readers have raised in recent weeks with many of these relating to the review of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme and slurry storage.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Understanding pasture contamination and its implications for management
Teagasc sheep specialists Michael Gottstein, Damian Costello and Ciaran Lynch outline how understanding the parasite challenge on pasture is key to managing anthelmintics and protecting their efficacy
Siobhán Walsh on 13 Jul 2021
Irish septoria strains overcoming some wheat varieties
A report from the variety trials open days outlined that varieties with Cougar in their parentage appeared poor on septoria resistance.
Darren Carty on 11 Jul 2021
Newford Farm update: managing grass and making surplus bales
The farm is in a comfortable position, with ample forage supplies taking the pressure off to close a significant area of ground for second-cut silage, while grass growth rates are holding strong.
Matt Dempsey on 07 Jul 2021
Dempsey at Large: food production – enlightened national policy needed
Most farmers will feel that they have a responsibility to make the best use of the assets they have in terms of both their land and their own capacity.
The Dealer on 07 Jul 2021
Tillage to feature at Moorepark open day?
The Dealer received some complaints from tillage farmers this week. They’re not happy to be pitted against the dairy sector on environmental credentials.
on 07 Jul 2021
Leading the way towards a low carbon footprint
Bord Bia data manager Dr Eleanor Murphy and Professor Thia Hennessy of UCC analyse the best-performing herds at reducing carbon footprint.
Barry Cassidy on 06 Jul 2021
Irish agri-food researchers draw down over €100m in EU grants
Teagasc was the most successful Irish organisation in drawing down funds from the Horizon 2020 grants programme.