Charlotte Duff White is a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards. Charlotte decided to study horticulture and impressed with her positive energy, professionalism and proactive approach to life and her studies.
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For this week's episode of #TheBeefEdge , on the topic of stock bull fertility, David Kenny, Teagasc highlighted how this is a major concern as approximately 20% of bulls are sub-fertile, so keeping records is essential. Listen in bit.ly/3ywJH7G
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Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, focusing this time on Lousewort and Meadow Foxtail. bit.ly/4bJUzgL

At the upcoming BETTER Sheep Lowland Farm Walk of Shane Moore on Thursday, 30 May at 7pm in Cloneen, Athleague, Co. Roscommon, attendees will gain an insight into his farm performance.
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The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year will be crowned on Tuesday, May 21. Shortlisted to 15 nominees, the awards will be presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. bit.ly/4bksi0t

Farmers wishing to apply to the National Sheep Welfare Scheme, who have not already done so, have a limited timeframe to submit their applications. bit.ly/3WJPDEq TeagascSheep

Enda Shanahan is a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards.
Enda was a very pleasant student and expressed a great interest in his course, showing a keen interest to learn and develop new skills.
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For this week’s #OviCast , Terry McElvaney, Veterinary Inspector, Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine joins host Ciaran Lynch, TeagascSheep to discuss some issues that have occurred with flukicide residues in lamb carcasses. Listen in bit.ly/4bnqPXx

Two research workshops are being held by Teagasc, in association with the U-Protein Project (30th and 31st of May), to identify the barriers to Irish plant protein production and circularity along the full supply chain. Find out more here bit.ly/4dEhQm9

Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Beef #FutureBeef Advisor, tells us how Michael and Niall Biggins are getting back on track after a difficult spring, focusing on replenishing silage stocks, introducing a red clover sward and breeding
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David Stephenson is a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards. David's love for farming has driven him to thrive in the sector.
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The TeagascPig team are in the final stages of preparation for their research event, the Pig Open Day 2024. On this bonus episode of #ThePigEdge , Ciarán Carroll, Head of Knowledge Transfer, gives an insight into what you can expect on the day. Listen in bit.ly/3QP2hhD

We are delighted to invite all beef farmers and stakeholders in the Irish beef industry to #BEEF2024 . The full breadth of the Teagasc research programme relating to cattle and beef production will be highlighted.
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Silage season calls for advance planning and even farmers and contractors with years of experience need to be aware of the dangers associated with this activity and take the necessary precautions. Find advice here bit.ly/4bkid3U

Barley sown after mid-April has a high probability of becoming infected with BYDV. The percentage of tillers with symptoms can exceed 30%, and a yield reduction of the order of 1.3t/ha is likely. Read more bit.ly/4bEZuj6
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Recent weather reinforces the need to have quality silage reserves. Do not delay first-cut silage in order to bulk up the crop and replenish diminished silage stock. bit.ly/4boCoxy

Tadhg Hanley is a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards. Tadhg is a dairy farmer based in Askeaton, Co. Limerick.
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On a recent episode of #TheSignpostSeries , Mark Gibson & Elaine Leavy were joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss Organic Farming in Ireland.
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The Woodland for Water event will take place in Teagasc Moorepark on Wednesday 29, May. It will highlight the range of water-related ecosystem services provided by the establishment in 2023 of almost three hectares of new native woodland bit.ly/3K7nUpQ
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Rachel Lacey is a finalist in the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards.
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