Tillage
The use of native grown hybrid rye in pig diets has increased in recent times and quantities available for feeding seem set to increase.
Beef
Beef and tillage farmer based at Newgrange, Co. Meath, David Redhouse is set to host an on-farm event tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22).
soil health week
Teagasc will host Soil Health Week from tomorrow (Monday) to Friday, September 25, to highlight the importance of healthy soils.
Dairy
It is no secret that both fodder and cash flow are going to be tight on dairy farms across the country this year.
The 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme worth €28 million will close soon for applications.
Rural Life
Teagasc has launched its Farm Business Options Training Programme for 2026. The programme was launched at Ploughing 2026 this week.
Data from the national grassland database has pointed to a "significant recovery" in grass growth rates.
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At the National Ploughing Championships 2026 in Screggan, Gabriela Cardenas Alvarez from Teagasc...
Environment
The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign has five tips to ensure waterways stay protected while still making use of valuable nutrients.
Following significant preparatory work, Teagasc officially launched its ‘Soil Cycle’ project at the organisation’s 2026 Crops Forum.
The last day farmers can spread chemical fertiliser is coming up on Monday, September 14, so what should farmers do between now and then?
Teagasc's GroDairy programme officially launched yesterday (September 9) in a bid to help farms approach the subject of generational renewal.
Grass
Farmers have been urged to make the most of the recovery in grass growth in the last week or so in order to boost fodder supplies.
Fodder
70% of farms in the parts of the country worst impacted by the drought are continuing to feed silage to their livestock.
Agri-Business
A bit of planning now when it comes to cashflow "could save a lot of headaches over the winter", according to one Teagasc adviser.
The coming weeks will provide a key window to control problem weeds that could otherwise create headaches in autumn-drilled cereal crops.
Kinisla and Teagasc have launched a three-year joint dairy programme, aimed at improving supplier sustainability and profitability.
Teagasc has confirmed that pesticide usage within the tillage sector is not impacting on Irish water quality.
Teagasc has today (Thursday, August 3) confirmed the appointment of Valerie Farrell as its new chief operations officer (COO).
Dairy Focus
Shinagh Dairy Farm recently celebrated its fifteenth year of operation, welcoming farmers from across the nation to view its operations.
A Teagasc Future Beef national farm walk due to take place this week in Co. Clare has been rescheduled.
Sheep
A "three-fold approach" is needed to ensure ewes are fit for breeding after a challenging summer, says Teagasc sheep specialist Ciaran Lynch.
Recent rains have helped improve planting conditions significantly, according to Teagasc tillage specialist Shay Phelan.
