Teagasc

On this week's @TeagascGrass10 dairy grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice and he has a grazing update from Eoin Corrigan, Co. Meath. Listen in here pod.fo/e/3016f3 @TeagascDairy

Energy companies are actively looking for land to install solar panels, have you been approached? If so, here are some answers to the key questions you may have. bit.ly/4kVr3Jm

Check out this week's vacancies! For more detailed information on each vacancy and how to apply go to teagasc.ie/opportunities #jobfairy #jobopportunities #Teagasc

It was through the mechanism of leasing that Conor Wynne, a native of Co. Kildare, was presented with the opportunity to commence dairy farming in his own right. Find out more bit.ly/450udp5

On this week's #TheDairyEdge podcast, Conor Hogan, @TeagascDairy discusses the importance of managing time to keep the length of the working day in check and also the importance of getting time off or away from the farm also. bit.ly/4o7UmLp

Join us on Friday, 12 September at the Irish National Stud, Co. Kildare for ECHO’s first event: “Foundations of Equine Health in the Breeding Environment.” Find out more information and book your spot here bit.ly/3GGVPYu

The Teagasc Farm Apprenticeship programme commenced in December 2023. The apprenticeship programmes are across different commercial farming enterprises and @TeagascPig are heavily involved in delivering the pig specific content. More here bit.ly/45jDnhM

Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, highlights the need for leadership in farm safety and encourages everyone involved in farming to become their own ‘Farm Safety Hero’, as part of #FarmSafetyWeek. Read more bit.ly/3IKG3ME @IFAmedia | @yellowwelliesuk

Shay Phelan, @TeagascCrops Specialist joins Ciaran Lynch, @TeagascSheep Specialist on this week's episode of #OviCast podcast to discuss how & why catch crops are used, the impact of sowing date and the practicalities of sowing them effectively. Listen in pod.fo/e/302531

Interested in a Change? Why not take a look at this week's vacancies! For more detailed information on each vacancy and how to apply, go to teagasc.ie/opportunities #jobfairy #jobopportunities #Teagasc

The #Moorepark25 Dairy Open Day took place on Wednesday, 2 July, in Teagasc Moorepark, Co. Cork. The open day booklet is available to view online at teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Here are some photos from the event! @TeagascDairy

Join us this evening, 25 July at 6pm for a #FutureBeef Farm Walk on the farm of Kay O’Sullivan, Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork. More details here bit.ly/3G8tdXS @TeagascBeef @TeagascOrganics

With harvesting of timber affected by previous storms ongoing, it is in every forest owner’s interest to be in control of timber harvesting and sales processes. The @teagascforestry team have some advice here bit.ly/4faP2D2

A group of farmers from south Laois are taking a hands-on approach to improving soil health and advancing sustainable farming by participating in Teagasc’s citizen science initiative, GroundTruth. Dr. Veronica Nyhan, tells us more here bit.ly/4lH3THH @TeagascCrops

Don't forget to enter the @teagascforestry Development Department and @agriculture_ie Forest Photo Competition! Closing date 22 August at 5pm! Find out more information here bit.ly/4msJjeT

Lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus) is a roundworm that lives in the lungs of cattle. It’s similar to the gut worms but completes its life cycle in the lungs. Martina Harrington, #FutureBeef Programme Manager, @TeagascBeef tells us more here bit.ly/4kY0Zxg

Join us tomorrow, 25 July at 6pm for a #FutureBeef Farm Walk on the farm of Kay O’Sullivan, Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork. There will be stands on biodiversity, forestry, breeding and more. More details here bit.ly/3G8tdXS @TeagascBeef @TeagascOrganics

The Moorepark'25 Dairy Open Day took place on Wednesday, 2 July in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The open day booklet is available to view online at teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Here's some photos from the event! #Moorepark25 @TeagascDairy

Underfoot hygiene and lying time are vital during housing. Cubicle passageways should be scraped multiple times per day. Clean, dry surfaces help prevent conditions like digital dermatitis. More here bit.ly/40s8NzZ @agriculture_ie @animalhealthire @TeagascDairy @tirlan_

As part of #FarmSafetyWeek, there is an emphasis on staying vigilant around farm vehicles. Francis Bligh highlights the importance of understanding blind spots. Read it here bit.ly/45039q6 @IFAmedia @yellowwelliesuk