Regional

Preparing for increased slurry storage requirements

Adequate slurry storage allows farmers to apply organic fertiliser when soil and weather conditions are suitable. Sufficient capacity helps to protect water quality, retain valuable nutrients and reduce the risk of pollution, Aideen Cooper, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Portlaoise, tells us more.
25 October 2026

Safe farming over the next few months

As autumn and winter bring shorter days, colder temperatures and more challenging ground conditions, Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, urges farmers to put safety first and prepare carefully for the months ahead.
23 October 2026

Time to act: Succession and financial planning

For many families, succession planning remains one of the most difficult conversations that is had around the kitchen table. Martina Donnelly tells us more.
18 October 2026

Understanding the new slurry storage requirements for 2028

From 1 October 2028, dairy farms will face increased minimum storage requirements for both slurry and soiled water. In this article, Brian Walsh, B&T Dairy Advisor, Teagasc, Claremorris outlines what the changes will mean at farm level.
16 October 2026

Dairy and suckler calves – the importance of vaccination

Managing calf health, whether dairy or suckler, is very important, writes Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, who delves into the importance of herd health management and vaccination programmes.
7 October 2026

TAMS 3: Plan the investment, not just the grant

The best TAMS projects leave a farm safer and simpler to operate, John Galvin, Specialist Schemes Advisor in Teagasc Galway/Clare writes on the importance of planning the investment.
3 October 2026

Grass, body condition scoring and drying off – preparing for the 2027 dairy season

With the National Ploughing Championships finished for another year and the evenings beginning to close in, Dairy Advisor in the Teagasc Galway/Clare Advisory Region, Michael Donoghue reminds us that the decisions made over the next few weeks will have long lasting consequences for the profitability of your dairy business in 2027.
29 September 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme closing date approaching

Providing financial support to further increase economic efficiency, enhance farm biosecurity, animal health and husbandry measures on farms, Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Mayo, reminds farmers that applications to the 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme will close on 23 September 2026 at 5pm.
20 September 2026

Farm succession to be showcased at Wicklow farm walk

As part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, the Tyner family in Co. Wicklow will host a farm walk to showcase what they’ve done to bring the next generation into the business, Peter Lawrence, Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely previews the event.
10 September 2026

Managing Soil Compaction on Tillage Land After a Wet Spring and Summer Drought

Investing in soil health will help tillage farmers reduce compaction, improve crop performance and build greater resilience against increasingly variable weather patterns, John Brophy, Tillage Advisor, Teagasc Naas, tells us more.
6 September 2026