Rural Life
New book highlights 'story of science' at Johnstown Castle
A new book launched today (Wednesday, October 16) tells the story of how the research centre at Johnstown Castle reinvented...
Johnstown Castle
Beef
Can clover grazing deliver higher profits from dairy-beef heifer systems?
Grass-based, dairy-beef heifer systems have the potential for very high carcass output/ha because of the “increased numbers of animals finished...
Sponsored
Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Agri-Business
'Little impact' on schemes due to water damaged office - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that there was “little impact” on the processing of...
Dairy
Dairy focus: Having a sustainable winter milk herd
At the Teagasc open day in Johnstown castle, Co. Wexford, attendees got a chance to learn about the sustainable winter...
Dairy
Watch: How to 'farm for a better future' and build resilience
The 2024 Farming for a Better Future Teagasc open day focused on building resilience on farms and farming in a...
Agri-Business
Burst water pipes cause 'significant' damage to DAFM offices
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that staff had to be evacuated from its offices...
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...
Agri-Business
Teagasc seeks tenders for calf shed and contracting services
Teagasc is currently inviting tenders for the construction of a calf shed and contracting services at two of its farms....
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Rural Life
Historic stained glass window unveiled at Johnstown Castle
A historically significant stained glass window, dating back to World War I has been unveiled at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, following...
Dairy Technical
Farmers raise concerns over homegrown rations at Teagasc event
Farmers raised covers over the use of homegrown rations in dairy herds at a recent Teagasc event at Johnstown Castle,...
Dairy News
Future-proofing of winter milk to be major focus at Johnstown event
The Teagasc national winter milk open day will take place at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, next Wednesday (September 6)....
Beef
Wexford open day to showcase farm productivity practices
A major ‘Teagasc Open Day’ is planned for Tuesday, August 30 at the Teagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co....
Agri-Business
Wall appointed enterprise leader at Johnstown Castle
Dr. David Wall has been appointed as the new enterprise leader at the Teagasc campus in Johnstown Castle, the agricultural...
Beef
Health and calf rearing a major focus of DairyBEEF2019
Calf rearing and health will be a major focus of the upcoming DairyBEEF2019 open day to be held in Teagasc...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Johnstown Castle farm walk highlights dairy sustainability
A recent event in Johnstown Castle dairy farm took place to highlight the “innovative work” that Irish farmers are doing...
Beef
Finishing dairy bulls at 16 months is not viable - Teagasc research
Finishing both Holstein Friesian and Jersey cross bulls at 16 months on an all concentrate or silage and concentrate diet...
Environment
Soil fertility is the foundation stone for both tillage and grassland farming - Teagasc
The philosophy of Teagasc’s Environment, Soils and Land Use Department focuses on how to improve the environmental efficiency of Irish...
Agri-Business
Johnstown Castle - from Norman Esmonde family to tourist attraction
Johnstown Castle, the Teagasc-run estate and castle in Co. Wexford will be the beneficiary of a major investment in the...