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Longford farmers set for series of Spring forest walks

Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are organising a nationwide series of Spring forest walks from 11th to 28th April. The walks will explore the opportunities for new forest creation in the proposed ...

18 Apr 2023 at 12:02

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Longford Leader Farming: Teagasc to host Longford forestry phone-in clinic

Due to the current COVID 19 restrictions, landowners can avail of a one-to-one consultation with an experienced forestry adviser by telephone or Zoom call. The consultations will be by telephone call or by Zoom call, depending on your request. The ...

24 Nov 2020 at 10:20

Farming

Longford Leader Farming: Preventing Blowfly strike in sheep this summer

The Blowfly lays her eggs in the sheep’s wool, where eggs will hatch into maggots and begin to cause damage and discomfort to the sheep. This parasite affects sheep in the summer months but can affect sheep from April, right up until November. ...

09 Jun 2020 at 09:00

Farming

Longford Leader Farming: Summer Mastitis in the herd

The incidence of Summer Mastitis tends to vary from year to year with it being a particular problem in many herds this year because of the dry weather. It mainly occurs in the June to September period affecting dry cows and in-calf heifers ...

16 Jul 2019 at 16:00

Farming

Teagasc Roscommon/Longford - ‘You just get the best advice going’

A family with a deep agricultural heritage, their involvement in the industry spans back many generations. Not only are they farmers; they have also been running a substantial contracting venture since the 1930s. The Stewart family ...

30 Jul 2019 at 10:00

Farming

Teagasc to host Longford forest walk

For many owners, the forestry conversation begins around opportunities for diversifying farm enterprises, grant and premia supports and the implications on the whole farm. It is essential to realise that the established forest is ...

28 Apr 2019 at 11:00

Farming

Teagasc launch the second phase of dairy calf to beef programme

The second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Dairy Calf to Beef Programme was launched by Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle at a function in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Tuesday, April 9. The programme aims to share ...

22 Apr 2019 at 10:00

Farming

Teagasc issue tips for making the most of grass

There is approximately two to three more weeks of grass available on farms this spring. This, according to Teagasc, provides a great opportunity for grassland farmers to take advantage of the good grass supply and ...

11 Mar 2019 at 19:00

Farming

Longford Leader Farming: Alternatives to straw bedding

The Teagasc Fodder and Finance budgeting week held recently focused on the challenges farmers face this winter. There are viable alternatives to the use of straw as bedding. Teagasc recommends, however, that ...

06 Nov 2018 at 10:00

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Beginners beekeeping course to commence in Longford next month

Longford beekeepers association have announced details of a beekeeping course for beginners, which will take place in the county. The course will commence on Wednesday, February 19, taking place from ...

02 Feb 2020 at 13:00

Farming

Farm with care with Teagasc

Dealing with machinery, livestock, electricity, chemicals and slurry, to name but some, poses a high level of risk on a continuous basis. So far this year 15 people have lost their lives in ...

28 Oct 2019 at 12:00

Farming

Longford farmers share benefits of partnership

New entrants face common barriers such as: access to land, labour, capital, housing, markets, knowledge and the networks needed to acquire these resources. The NEWBIE network offers a ...

09 Nov 2019 at 14:00

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