Environment
One in three farmers haven’t spread lime in the last five years
There is currently a large lime requirement nationally across both grassland and tillage farms, with soil test results showing that approximately 60% of drystock farms are sub-optimal for soil pH and would benefit from an application of ground limestone.
4 October 2026
The winning balance – why William Dennehy’s farm stood out
William Dennehy, a dairy farmer from Currow, Co. Kerry, has won the overall Teagasc/FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026.
2 October 2026
William Dennehy wins the Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026
Kerry dairy farmer, William Dennehy was announced as the Teagasc / FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026 at the awards ceremony in County Laois on Thursday, 1st October.
2 October 2026
Key actions to protect water quality this October
As autumn approaches, careful planning is important to protect water quality, make the best use of nutrients and remain prepared for the winter period. Here, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign share actions to help reduce nutrient and sediment losses from the farm.
1 October 2026
‘It’s a privilege to be farming’
Reflecting on a lifetime of farming in north Kildare, Godfrey Potterton and his story are intrinsically linked to the land adjoining the River Boyne.
1 October 2026
Teagasc Climate Action and Farm Sustainability Course open for enrollment
Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to deepen their understanding of the relationship between climate and agriculture through Teagasc’s QQI Level 6 Course in Sustainable Farming in the Environment.
28 September 2026
Silage effluent is a potent pollutant
Farmers have been reminded of the environmental and safety risks associated with silage storage, particularly the dangers posed by over-high silage pits and silage effluent.
28 September 2026
Why soil sampling is a critical task on every farm
We rely on our soils more than any other resource to deliver crop performance and farm profitability year after year. Just like machinery, soils require regular attention and maintenance to perform at their best.
27 September 2026
Soil Health Week: Maintain balanced soil fertility
Good soil fertility is about more than applying fertiliser. The aim is to maintain the right balance of nutrients and soil pH to support crop production while making the most efficient use of both the soil nutrient reserves and applied nutrients, Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Nutrition Specialist, tells us more.
26 September 2026
Teagasc report examines impact of 2026 drought on Irish vegetable sector
A severe drought through July and into August in Ireland placed exceptional pressure on outdoor field vegetable production, with impacts that varied enormously depending on one factor above all others: access to irrigation. From the third week of August, the weather pattern broke down, rain returned across the country, and soil moisture has since recovered close to normal levels for the time of year.
25 September 2026