Horticulture
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
Why the apple that catches your eye may not always be the one to buy
Taste and freshness are the most frequently selected purchase factors for apples yet both depend on decisions made long before they reach the shops. A recent RTÉ Brainstorm article by Alberto Ramos Luz and Jean do Prado, Teagasc, and Francesco Noci, ATU, looks at the factors that help determine both.
24 September 2026
‘Irish farmers make an important contribution to food and nutrition security’
When combined, Irish dairy, tillage, cattle and sheep farmers produce enough protein to meet the requirements of approximately 30 million people, according to Director of Teagasc, Professor Frank O’Mara.
14 September 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
Watch: AI-powered laser weeding in organic vegetables: A first-of-its-kind in Ireland
Lasers and artificial intelligence (AI) have long been the stuff of science fiction, but now writes William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, some growers are using state-of-the-art commercially available AI-assisted laser weeders for managing weeds in their crops.
13 August 2026
Tips on improving your vegetable garden, from an award-winning farmer
In a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Siobhán Kavanagh and John Mahon share Don Somer's tips from his farm that can be applied to home gardens, especially by those wanting to grow their own vegetables.
12 June 2026
Cultivate your own future: Apprenticeships in horticulture
If you love working outdoors, enjoy seeing your efforts thrive, and a job where no two days are the same, this is for you. Paddy Smith, College Lecturer, tells us more.
3 June 2026
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 Report
Teagasc has published its Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report, which finds that the cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose on average by 3.9% between January 2025 and January 2026.
30 May 2026
New Teagasc guide to help gardeners grow flowers from seed
A new Teagasc publication ‘A Short Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed’ was launched today, Thursday, May 28, at Bord Bia Bloom.
28 May 2026
Helping gardeners get the best from their fruit trees at home
Visitors to the Teagasc exhibit at Bloom 2026 will have the opportunity to learn practical and easy-to-apply fruit growing techniques.
28 May 2026