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Strong Dairy and Tillage output while Beef and Sheep production dropped in 2025
Last year was a good grass growing year with grass production increasing to an average of 13.2 tonnes dry matter per hectare in 2025 as measured by farmers in Pasture Base Ireland. The corresponding figure was 11.8 t DM/ha in 2024.
17 February 2026
Construction begins on The Padraig Walshe Centre for Sustainable Animal and Grassland Research at Teagasc Moorepark after €6 million FBD contribution
Teagasc marked the start of construction on the Padraig Walshe Centre for Sustainable Animal and Grassland Research at Moorepark on Thursday, 12 February 2026. A €6 million contribution made by FBD Holdings plc, FBD Trust CLG and Farmer Business Developments plc matched by €6 million funding provided by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will support the development of the new centre, which will be named in honour of the late Padraig Walshe.
13 February 2026
An update on TAMS 3
TAMS is an excellent scheme, but it needs time and careful planning as it can be complex, Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, tells us more in this update.
12 February 2026
Applications open for 2026 Teagasc Walsh Scholars opportunities
Applications are now open for the 2026 Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme, offering 20 fully funded postgraduate research opportunities, including 18 PhD and two Research Masters opportunities.
11 February 2026
Teagasc celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
Today, February 11, marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Teagasc is delighted to participant in this United Nations global event.
11 February 2026
Teagasc locations to host Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk events
Marking its return for 2026, Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk Series will commence on February 24 and run to March 13, visiting several Teagasc locations en route.
8 February 2026
Research for change
As part of the Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Dr David Meredith about his team’s research, which explores how the interaction how the interaction between people and their environment shapes farming practices, farmer decision-making, and the development of the bioeconomy.
6 February 2026
Conference to showcase breakthrough research on Algae-based health ingredients
Leading academics from universities and research organisations across Europe and America, and companies and SMEs interested in developing foods, supplements and pharmaceuticals targeting pain and inflammation will gather for the Algae4IBD Conference and Industry Summit, taking place at the Conference Centre, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 from March 4th-6th, 2026.
30 January 2026
New Women in Farming Group to launch
A new Women in Farming group is being launched for the Teagasc Roscommon/Longford region, creating a valuable opportunity for women involved in agriculture to come together in a supportive and engaging environment.
22 January 2026
Young scientists put soil in the spotlight to win Teagasc Special Award
St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow students win Teagasc Special Award at Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2026
19 January 2026