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€10,000 prize fund for AXA Farm Hero campaign

...and farm families across the country and recognise them for their time and effort.” Also read - Longford Leader Farming: TEAGASC offer advice on the best chemical control methods for rushes The competition is open to individuals from farming families...

26 Aug 2019 at 13:12

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Plea for income levels on Longford livestock farms to be addressed

...farmers,” he said before pointing out to the meat factories that beef prices must rise. “Based on the cost of production, TEAGASC has shown that on our most efficient farms, a price of at least €4.00/kg for grass beef and €4.50/kg for winter beef is...

28 Nov 2016 at 20:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Colostrum – Liquid Gold

...importance of hygiene and appropriate housing cannot be over emphasised. Wishing you a healthy and safe calving season!! TEAGASC provides a Local Advisory and Education service to farmers. They have offices based in Roscommon Town (Tel: 090 6626166),...

08 Feb 2022 at 10:00

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On the kombucha craze? New alert issued over 'alcohol content' problem

...new guidance including the FSAI’s Artisan Forum, the Health Service Executive, some individual food business operators and TEAGASC.

23 Sept 2021 at 13:59

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For Irish dairy farmers, water quality is central to their focus on environmental sustainability

...farmers committed to putting in hedging along water courses, as well as planting trees like willow, and creating ponds. The TEAGASC (the Irish agriculture and food development authority) Agricultural Catchments programme focuses on water quality monitoring...

24 Jul 2023 at 10:57

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Longford Farmers advised of Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2023

The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2023 was officially launched in the TEAGASC Agricultural and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. This is the...

13 Jun 2023 at 14:04

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Longford farmers advised on National Liming Programme

...31st October 2023. Lime is a natural soil conditioner, which corrects soil acidity to the optimum pH. Research conducted by TEAGASC, informs us that, liming not only increases soil microbial activity, but also unlocks soil phosphorous (P) and potassium (K)...

11 Apr 2023 at 06:56

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New research study shows the local impact of the economic recovery and its challenges and opportunities for rural viability

A paper based on this study was presented at a seminar hosted by TEAGASC entitled ‘Rural Viability: Challenges and Opportunities’ recently. The report highlights that although the economy has been in recovery for over five years since 2012, the impact has...

15 Oct 2017 at 19:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Crop returns increase for many tillage farmers

The weather in 2018 had a significant impact on crop returns on tillage farmers in 2018. Preliminary results from the TEAGASC e-Profit Monitor suggest higher returns from crops compared to 2017. These results from a small number of farms suggest both winter...

13 Jan 2019 at 11:00

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Longford Leader Farming: TB forgotten but not gone

...of slurry, FYM. Prevention is way better than cure and it is vital that we minimise the threat to ourselves and our herds. TEAGASC provides a Local Advisory and Education service to farmers. They have offices based in Roscommon Town (Tel: 090 6626166),...

08 Dec 2020 at 08:00

Local News

Longford Leader Farming: Trying to make sense of the Climate Action Plan

...all proposals in the MACC would reduce emissions by 2MtCO₂. The Signpost Programme which is a new campaign run by TEAGASC in conjunction with industry partners to improve sustainability on Irish farms, will support farmers to adopt these measures...

22 Nov 2021 at 17:00

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Longford Leader Farming: Environmental advice on suckler farming efficiency

...cows that are not in-calf and need to be culled. It also gives us the change to plan the feeding of our cows better. TEAGASC provides a Local Advisory and Education service to farmers. They have offices based in Roscommon Town (Tel: 090 6626166),...

10 Jul 2020 at 16:00

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