Regional

Managing grass during the mid-season

Sarah Cussen, KT Masters Student, Teagasc Portlaoise, shares some importance considerations for managing grass during the mid-season period.
27 June 2026

Dosing strategies for dairy-beef animals

Kenneth Farrell, B&T Tillage/Beef Advisor, Teagasc Tullamore, takes a closer look at dosing strategies for dairy-beef animals.
13 June 2026

Collection and storage of silage effluent

With silage underway, Enda Geoghegan, Signpost Climate Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, reminds farmers of the importance of collecting and storing silage effluent.
7 June 2026

Compact calving and grassland management driving profitability in West Cork

A dairy enterprise growing from strength to strength, built on the cornerstones of compact calving and grassland management, James Daunt, a B&T Dairy Enterprise advisor based in the Teagasc Clonakilty, visits Denise Twomey to find out more about the dairy enterprise.
31 May 2026

Plan backwards: Fodder budget first, mower second

The temptation, especially after a long winter, is to ‘bulk up’ the first cut and feel reassured by a big pit or a yard full of bales. However, Teagasc Advisor, John Galvin reminds farmers of the importance of matching silage quality to the stock on farm.
15 May 2026

Good silage is not made by accident

With the silage cutting season getting into gear, Tom Deane, Advisor at Teagasc Tinahely, shares important aspects to consider to made quality silage.
13 May 2026

Farm to fork in Kilmichael

Combining livestock, local produce and home baking, Áine O’Riordan, a Drystock Farm Advisor based in the Teagasc Macroom Office, visits the O’Leary family in Kilmichael to find out more about the ‘farm to fork’ journey.
19 April 2026

First-cut silage: Planning for quality in 2026

Planning and timing are key to producing high-quality grass silage. Peter Lawrence Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Tinahely, delves into the key considerations when it comes to grazing, fertilising, cutting date and weed control.
17 April 2026

Soil fertility first: making every kilo of fertiliser count

With fertiliser prices still volatile in recent years and tighter environmental rules in place, the best return on any farm this spring will come from soil fertility done right, Padraig Glynn, Teagasc Advisor, tells us more.
4 April 2026

Prioritising farm safety

Recent interactions with clients over the last few weeks have highlighted the risks that farmers still take in terms of farm safety. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, shares key advice to farmers as they enter the busiest period of the year.
28 March 2026