Regional

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

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

Pregnancy scanning – a key management tool for suckler herds

While there is a cost involved, pregnancy scanning should be viewed as an investment rather than an expense, as the information gained can improve herd fertility, reduce winter feeding costs and support better management decisions, Joe Mahon, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Naas, tells us more.
8 August 2026

Reducing the incidence of disease on sheep farms

Effective flock biosecurity protects animal health, cuts antibiotic use and saves money, Teagasc Advisor, Eamonn Dempsey tells us more about its importance.
22 July 2026

Decades of change – Roy Kingston’s reflections

Recounting over four decades of experience, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, Lane Giles speaks to Roy Kingston, retired farmer and current chair of the Better Farming for Water Oversight Committee in the Bandon-Ilen and Lee Catchments, to reflect on farming throughout the generations.
21 July 2026

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