Regional

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

Spring barley establishment – achieving good plant establishment

Eoin Lyons, Teagasc Tillage Advisor in Portlaoise, reminds us that paying careful attention to seed establishment is the single most cost-effective way to secure yield and quality in spring barley on Irish tillage farms.
23 March 2026

Using lime to unlock soil fertility

Oisin O’Connor, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Westport, writes on the benefits of liming.
22 March 2026

Tackling grassland management in a challenging spring

Whether it is early spring grazing or the early application of organic and chemical fertilisers, grassland management has been particularly challenging this spring, writes Aaron Duffy, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, who highlights the importance of spring grassland management.
21 March 2026

Selecting factory fit cattle

Now is the time of year when many farmers will be starting to draft factory fit cattle from the shed. Judging, selecting and drafting animals is a crucial part of the process to ensure that animals are at the desired weight and fat score, writes Stephen Collins, B&T Drystock Advisor in the Teagasc Laois/Kildare/Offaly Advisory Region.
15 March 2026

Direct Payments 2026: BISS opens for applications and New Tillage Scheme launched

Both BISS and the Tillage Sustainability Support Scheme represent vital financial supports for Irish farmers in 2026, Richard Gill, Schemes Support Advisor, Teagasc Athenry, tells us more about the application process in this update.
1 March 2026

New National Veterinary Prescription System

In the past, farmers could simply visit their local vet or agricultural merchant and buy animal health products over the counter. Under new regulations, however, these products can only be purchased with a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon. James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more.
28 February 2026

Getting the Cow ready for Calving

We’re quickly heading into calving on many suckler farms. Now is the time to prepare, because the steps you take in the coming weeks will set the foundation for a smooth calving period and, ultimately, the performance of the whole year. Enda Neylan tells us more.
13 February 2026

Reducing losses at lambing

Lambing is one of the most important events on any sheep farm. In this article, Bernadette Bennett, Teagasc Portlaoise, reflects on some of the key messages shared at a recent pre-lambing workshop which prepared farmers in the Teagasc Laois/Offaly/Kildare Advisory Region for the season ahead.
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