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Methane emissions being over-estimated by 9% - Teagasc
Rachel Donovan
Dr Hazel Costigan discussed methane-reducing feed additives at Teagasc's Signpost conference in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Thursday.
22 November 2024 Management
Sheep clean livestock policy refresher course
With upwards of 30mm to 40mm of rain forecast on Friday night through to Saturday and coming hot on the wheels of some heavy snowfalls, ground conditions will come under pressure.
22 November 2024 News
Flahavan’s hosts annual organic oat growers conference
The sold-out event brought together 180 organic farmers, those in conversion and others interested in organic farming from across the country.
Teagasc estimates 1.9m tonnes of cereals produced
Teagasc outlined extremely wet months of weather in October, November, February, March and April as one of the major factors affecting planting and crop yields.
22 November 2024 News
Caution urged as land lease battles kick off
While Teagasc is urging caution on land rentals, auctioneers report a 'strong appetite' for grazing ground.
21 November 2024 News
Land use policy among main topics at Teagasc/CAFRE uplands symposium
There was a wide array of topics covered at last week’s symposium from land use policy to burning of vegetation.
20 November 2024 News
Teagasc says farmers should 'do sums' on lettings
Auctioneers report strong demand and “some hot prices” for new leases and renewals.
20 November 2024 News
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Caitríona Morrissey take a closer look at Teagasc's recent farm sustainability report and what it says about farmer age, isolation and
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
Teagasc in the market for electric cars
Teagasc is looking to add electric vehicles to add to its fleet. Will the authority now need solar panels to power them?
20 November 2024 Dealer
Renewed positivity at Teagasc beef conference
The last 12 months will mark one of the largest falls in suckler calf registrations that we have ever seen.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Tillage Day: agronomists highlight new genetics, sulphur and nutrition
Attendees at the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Day 2024 supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association heard from a panel of agronomists on crop management. strategies and winter planting.
20 November 2024 News
FBD appoints Jim Bergin as director and chair
The FBD board said that Bergin was chosen following an extensive succession process led by the senior independent director.
19 November 2024 News