Organics
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
Organic lamb finishing event draws crowds in Mayo
Focused on lamb finishing, the first of a series of organic roadshows took place on the farm of Micheal Holmes, Newfield, Mulranny, Westport, County Mayo on August 5.
11 August 2026
What five years organic has taught us
Brian Meredith and his father Keith quickly learnt that the sky was not going to fall in when they went organic, although the first couple of years did bring a certain amount of worry and anxiety for them both. Siobhan Kavanagh, Marianne Mulhall and Bernadette Bennett write on some of the changes they’ve witnessed.
10 August 2026
New Teagasc Booklet Highlights Biodiversity Opportunities on Irish Equine Farms
A new booklet, 'Biodiversity on Irish Equine Farms', has been published by Teagasc equine specialists in collaboration with research colleagues in Johnstown Castle and biodiversity specialists.
2 August 2026
Transitioning from conventional dairy to organic beef in Co. Tipperary
Pat Maher, a Growing Organics Demonstration Farmer, is transitioning his farm from a conventional dairy enterprise, operating under the Nitrates Derogation, to an organic suckler beef system.
2 July 2026
Opportunities in organic farming to be showcased at BEEF2026
Are you interested in organic beef production? Then a visit to Teagasc’s flagship beef open day, BEEF2026, taking place on July 1 at Teagasc, Grange is most worthwhile.
27 June 2026
Organic Tillage and Vegetables EIP project showcased at Wicklow farm walk
An Organic Tillage and Vegetables Open Day took place on 18 June 2026 at the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, County Wicklow. The event marked the official launch of the Organic Tillage and Vegetables EIP project, a farmer-led initiative focused on developing practical solutions for weed management, machinery sharing and sustainable organic crop production.
19 June 2026
Opportunities in organic dairying
According to the monthly published EU Milk Market Observatory, Ireland has the second highest organic milk price in the EU at 72.5c/L. With organic milk prices commanding a premium of almost 30c/L over conventional milk, Teagasc Organic Specialist, Joe Kelleher previews a series of organic farm walks for dairy farmers considering conversion.
19 June 2026
Innovations in weed control and machinery sharing
An Organic Tillage & Vegetables Project Launch & Open Day will take place on Thursday, 18 June at 11am on the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow, A67 T660. The event will showcase Practical Innovations in Weed Control & Machinery Sharing.
16 June 2026
Combining organic tillage and sheep in Co. Carlow
Joe Nolan, host of a recent Teagasc Organic Crop Walk, is balancing a sheep and tillage enterprise on his farm in Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow, Teagasc Organic Advisor, Marianne Mulhall tells us more about the enterprise.
12 June 2026