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Minister Heydon meets farm organisations on the impact on farming of prolonged dry weather
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today, August 18, convened a meeting with Teagasc and the main farm organisations to discuss the impact of the prolonged dry weather on farming.
18 August 2026
ECHO Brings Innovative Equine Health Event to the Irish National Stud
Equine owners, breeders, trainers, riding instructors, veterinary professionals, students and anyone with an interest in improving equine health will have a unique opportunity on Friday, 11th September to explore how nutrition, gut health and behaviour interact in the modern horse.
17 August 2026
Take time out to focus on safety
Representing a relatively small proportion of the working population, yet accounting for 40% of all workplace fatalities, Paul Mullins, Education Officer at Teagasc Athenry, reminds us of the importance of taking time out this August to focus on farm safety.
15 August 2026
Teagasc at the Tullamore Show
The Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show, taking place on August 9, will highlight practical solutions to improve the profitability, sustainability and future resilience of Irish livestock farming.
7 August 2026
FarmFAMHealth project launch mental health training for farm families
The FarmFaMHealth project based out of DCU and funded by Research Ireland have launched their report on farm family members mental wellbeing in Ireland alongside the launch of a bespoke mental health training to help support farm family members.
31 July 2026
Teagasc 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements Published
Total Teagasc income in 2025 was €248 million, which was €8 million (3.3%) higher than in 2024. Total Teagasc expenditure in 2025 was €249 million which was €3 million (1.2%) greater than in 2024.
28 July 2026
Teagasc to host major EU conference on farm safety and the future of farming this November
Researchers, farmers, advisors and EU policymakers will gather at Teagasc Ashtown from 3 to 5 November 2026 to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: making farming a safer, healthier and more attractive way of life.
26 July 2026
Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team crowned reserve world champions
Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team of Robert Deegan, Faye Delaney, Edward Hennessy, Ben Kavanagh, Sarah Kavanagh, Ellen McWey, Rowan-Alice Murphy, and Ashling Wall were crowned reserve world champions at the 2026 WBFSH International Young Breeders World Championships.
25 July 2026
New national conference to celebrate women in Irish agriculture
‘Growing Voices – Women in Farming’ is a national conference being organised by Teagasc to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer taking place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.
24 July 2026
When every minute matters
Diana van Doorn, Research Officer for Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing, highlights that emergency preparedness is an important part of farm safety. The first few minutes after a serious incident can be critical. Knowing what to do, how to call for help and how to provide basic assistance until emergency services arrive can help improve outcomes for those involved.
24 July 2026