Environment
A new all-island conference on sustainability in agriculture has launched its inaugural event in Portlaoise, today (Tuesday, May 26).
Agri-Business
Since 2020, horticulture input costs have risen on average by 76.2% across sub-sectors, according to a new report.
Tillage
Tillage farmers have been advised to be avoid scorching crops if spraying during the current warm, dry spell.
Beef
Beef farmers nationwide can learn more about how to improve the profitability and performance of their herd at a special event next week.
According to Teagasc, the recent rains that have fallen across all tillage areas will have acted to reduce nutrient stress levels in crops.
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has had a major impact on a significant range of winter cereal crops: barley, wheat and oats.
New opportunities in plant-based ingredients for Ireland’s tillage and wider food sector have been highlighted.
Teagasc is strongly advising all tillage farmers and contractors to apply for the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Teagasc is to launch a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to help identify wild oat populations that are herbicide resistant.
Teagasc will host an open day next month at Johnstown Castle focused on protecting soil health and improving water quality on farms.
Pig/Poultry
Teagasc will host its National Layer Conference for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday (May 20) at the Hillgrove Hotel, Co. Monaghan.
Farmers are usually advised to liaise with their processing outlet before embarking on a bull beef finishing system.
Teagasc is looking to hire vets to work at its farm locations around the country, with panels of candidates formed on a geographic basis.
Your morning bowl of porridge could pack more protein than an egg-based breakfast, depending on the oats you choose, according to Teagasc.
Teagasc hosted the Irish Knowledge Transfer Association (IKTA) Annual Conference, 'From Knowledge to Impact', at Moorepark yesterday.
With the silage cutting season gearing up, Teagasc shared important aspects to consider to make quality silage.
Sheep
Blowfly strike is a condition that should be prevented rather than treated, according to Teagasc.
This week will provide tillage farmers with the opportunity to complete their disease control programmes on winter cereal crops
Jack Perry, a PhD student in Teagasc’s Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme, has been awarded the 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold Medal.
Grass
Grassland researcher at Teagasc Grange, Dr. Peter Doyle, presented data to help producers assess the cost of feed this year.
Farmers are being reminded that the deadline for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is fast approaching.
The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team shared tips on protecting water quality on farms this May.
Underpinning the new CliBeef research project is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved.
