Environment
No 'one-size-fits-all' solution to reducing agri-emissions - expert
The Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) is identifying the most cost-effective pathway to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and agri-emissions, and to...
Frank O'Mara
Environment
Johnstown Castle open day to showcase sustainable technologies
The Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Centre at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford will host an open day focused...
Sponsored
Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Beef
'Main output of livestock is animal-sourced food' - O'Mara
The main output of livestock in agriculture is animal-sourced food according to Teagasc director, Prof. Frank O’Mara. He recently addressed...
Agri-Business
Teagasc and SRUC discuss possible collaborations
Representatives from Teagasc visited Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Edinburgh to discuss future collaboration opportunities for the two organisations. The...
Agri-Business
'Very high' uptake of measures needed for 25% emissions cut
A “very high” uptake of mitigation measures and future technologies is needed to reach the 25% emissions reduction target for...
Rural Life
'The perfect apple' claims top honours in photo competition
An image titled “The perfect apple” has been announced as the overall winner of this year’s Teagasc’s Vision of Research...
Farm Safety
New video launched on chainsaw safety
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for farm safety, Martin...
Environment
Teagasc 'must support' farmers to diversify - O'Mara
Teagasc must support farmers to “take advantage” of diversification options including forestry, organics, anaerobic digestion (AD), and solar PV, Teagasc...
Sponsored
Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Tillage
Teagasc confirms significant drop in tillage farm margins
Tillage farm margins have dropped significantly year on year, according to the director of Teagasc. Professor Frank O’Mara said the...
Dairy News
Teagasc: Slaughter of dairy calves must be 'eliminated'
The director of Teagasc has said that the practice of slaughtering unwanted male dairy calves must be eliminated. Frank O’Mara...
Agri-Business
Teagasc director: 'We're in unchartered territory' in 2022
The increased commodity prices for various farm outputs so far this year, along with massive increases for farm inputs, mean...
Agri-Business
O'Mara appointment 'an opportunity for collaboration' - ACA
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA), which represents private, non-Teagasc agri-consultants, has said that the appointment of Frank O’Mara as the...