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Tapping into the potential of seaweed for health and wellness
Irish seaweeds offer a huge opportunity to marine processors to develop new, food ingredients for health and wellness, and to diversify their market offerings through collaboration with traditional food industries including dairy and the prepared consumer foods sector.
12 March 2026
Teagasc webinar to celebrate International Women’s Day
Teagasc celebrated International Women’s Day with a live, in-studio panel event today, Tuesday, 10 March, featuring staff from across the organisation and an interview with a member of the Teagasc Authority.
10 March 2026
SETU and Teagasc mark new phase with signing of Service Level Agreement
Building on almost 50 years of collaboration, South East Technological University (SETU) and Teagasc have entered a new phase of partnership with the signing of a service level agreement (SLA).
8 March 2026
Teagasc and UCC sign New MoU
Teagasc and University College Cork (UCC) have signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming their long-standing, valued, partnership. This MoU strengthens collaborative activity over the next five years across research, education and innovation in support of Ireland’s agri-food sector.
5 March 2026
Advanced technology helps Irish agriculture detect and manage invasive species
Invasive species are an increasing threat to Ireland’s environment, wildlife and food production systems. Recent discoveries, including the appearance of Asian Hornets in Cork, have highlighted just how serious the risk can be. These invaders can alter ecosystems, disrupt natural processes, introduce disease, and cause significant damage to crop and habitats.
5 March 2026
Teagasc researchers appointed to FAO Livestock Sustainability Group
Teagasc researchers, Professor David Kenny and Dr Jonathan Herron have been co-opted on to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership.
3 March 2026
Ballyhaise College Claims Top Honours at Macra & Teagasc Ag Colleges Challenge Day
The Ag Colleges Challenge Day brought together Level 5 students from across the country to demonstrate the practical skills and teamwork essential for careers in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and equine sectors.
25 February 2026
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