Critical connection: The peril of poor pre-calving nutrition on colostrum quality 01-Feb-2024 By Michelle Perrett An expert warns Irish dairy farmers of the risk poor quality nutrition in the period immediately prior to calving can pose to colostrum quality.
Grazing, genetics and feed: How is Ireland tackling the methane emissions challenge in dairy cows? 24-Oct-2023 By Jane Byrne Ireland has committed to a 25% cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture by 2030, relative to 2018 levels. Developing ways to reduce methane emissions will be crucial to meet that target.
Ireland: Almost 40% increase in pig feed prices 27-Apr-2022 By Jane Byrne The average pig farmer in Ireland, according to Teagasc, has lost €206,000 so far this year.
Behavior change intervention to tackle antibiotic resistance 12-Aug-2021 By Lynda Searby Reducing the use of in-feed antimicrobials by changing farmer behavior is one of the targets in a new Teagasc-funded project.