Focus

Sheep Management Notes – September 2026

Focused on maintaining flock performance, dealing with grass shortages, preparing for the breeding season and store lamb options, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares key management notes for the month of September.
1 September 2026

Fertiliser and slurry decisions

Following the arrival of rain, Dr. David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, shares advice on managing grassland fertiliser and slurry applications.
28 August 2026

Joe Patton on dealing with the feed and fodder situation

Joe Patton, Head of the Teagasc Dairy Knowledge Transfer Programme, joins James Dunne with an update on the current situation on dairy farms across the country following the prolonged period of dry weather.
26 August 2026

Assessing Winter Feed Stocks

This year, completing a fodder budget could be one of the most important tasks any farmer undertakes. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, tells us more.
26 August 2026

Farmers invited to series of fodder clinics

Starting on Wednesday, August 26, Teagasc has organised a series of fodder clinics for farmers located in the counties most impacted by the drought.
25 August 2026

Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee

More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026

Supplementary feeds account for 50% of diets on worst drought-affected farms

Silage and concentrates account for close to 50% of the diet of dairy cows in the worst drought-affected areas, data stemming from PastureBase Ireland and brought before a recent National Fodder Meeting has revealed.
20 August 2026

Potato and vegetable growers under significant pressure

Prolonged dry conditions and soil moisture deficits are intensifying pressures on potato and vegetable growers.
20 August 2026

Dealing with the drought – Teagasc Advisory Messages

Following an extended spell of dry weather and the occurrence of drought conditions on many farms, Teagasc Head of Advisory Services, Tom Curran shared key advisory messages to support farmers dealing with drought through a recent National Fodder Meeting.
19 August 2026

Dry weather taking its toll on Cork DairyBeef 500 farm

In this Signpost update, DairyBeef 500 participant, Denis Hickey shares how he’s managing through the extended dry spell, focused on keeping young stock performing despite the shortage of grass.
19 August 2026