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Teagasc’s series of Forestry Advisory Clinics start this week

January 20, 2020

A nationwide series of “personalised Forestry Advisory Clinics” – organised by Teagasc will begin today, Monday, January 20. According to a statement from…

Mostly dry weather to prevail this week

January 20, 2020

Environment

This week’s weather is set to remain mostly dry with sunny spells and bright intervals, according to Met Éireann. Today, Monday, January 20, will start…

‘Don’t spend time defending yourself against the 1%’ – Dr. Mitloehner on vegan ‘fringe’

January 20, 2020

Dairy

“Taste, price, nutrition and brand” are the key drivers that inform consumer decisions when buying agri-food products at the supermarket. This is how…

Calf Health Series: The power of colostrum must not be underestimated

January 20, 2020

In Part 1 of the ‘Calf Health Series’ – a joint initiative brought to you by Volac and AgriLand – we will discuss the…

Where did US corn and soybean figures finish?

January 20, 2020

Tillage

After an extremely difficult spring and a difficult harvest in many parts of the US, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has…

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Ewe management: It’s time to administer clostridial vaccinations

January 20, 2020

Sheep

With the lambing season approaching for mid-season flocks, it’s time for farmers to start administering vaccinations. In particular, a clostridial vaccination should be…

‘It is not new carbon that we have; it is recycled carbon’ – Dr. Mitloehner on livestock-related emissions

January 19, 2020

Beef

Livestock emissions are “completely different” than fossil fuel emissions. This is a key message laboured by Dr. Frank Mitloehner – a leading global…

Minimising risk and promoting sustainability in the tillage sector

January 19, 2020

The tillage sector is the lowest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in Irish agriculture. Tillage farmers, and those involved in the sector, are…

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Calf Health Series: A farmer’s one-stop shop for a successful calf-rearing period

January 19, 2020

Dairy

AgriLand has teamed up with Volac – a leading-edge company in young animal husbandry and research – to bring you an innovative and…

GLAS 2020: ‘Opportunity for conservation and enhancement’

January 19, 2020

CAP / Schemes

Farmers and owners of traditional farm buildings have been urged to apply for grants under the 2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme by…

Catching up with an Irish sheep shearer…down in Australia

January 19, 2020

Sheep

A few months ago, AgriLand spoke to Karol Devaney – a sheep farmer from Drumcliff, Co. Sligo – who had just landed in Australia.…

‘Young people must engage in this election, get out and vote’ – Macra na Feirme

January 19, 2020

Agri Politics

The announcement this week that a General Election will be held on February 8 has been “welcomed with open arms” by Macra na…

Election posters: A blight on our landscape, but are they dangerous?

January 19, 2020

Agri Politics

In a rather interesting development, an appeal has been issued to those contesting the upcoming General Election by Mayo County Council’s road safety…

New children’s book provides food for thought

January 19, 2020

Rural Life

A fun educational children’s book ‘The Tipperary Food Tour’ has been launched by Tipperary food producers, a network of the county’s artisan food…

Silage prices: Steady prices with demand slowly increasing

January 19, 2020

Beef

Silage is of huge importance to farmers at this time of year. As the weather shows no sign of improvement, the likelihood is…

How to manage your rams after the breeding season

January 19, 2020

Sheep

With the breeding season wrapped up on sheep farms across the country, attention now turns to the ewe and her lambs. However, at…

Dairy focus: Cork farmer shares his expansion journey, while gearing up for spring

January 19, 2020

Dairy

Dairy farming just a stone’s throw away from Cork city, Donal O’Reilly was one of many interesting guests who spoke during the Irish…

How the global attack on agricultural emissions began; meet Dr. Frank Mitloehner…

January 18, 2020

Environment

The year was 2006. The President of Ireland: Mary McAleese; the Taoiseach: Bertie Ahern (Fianna Fáil); the Minister for Agriculture: Mary Coughlan (Fianna…

Methane reduction linked to better on-farm profitability

January 18, 2020

Beef

Reducing methane production enhances on-farm profitability, according to the preliminary findings of a potentially game-changing international project involving Teagasc, the Irish Cattle Breeding…

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