Organics

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