The winning balance – why William Dennehy’s farm stood out
William Dennehy, a dairy farmer from Currow, Co. Kerry, has won the overall Teagasc/FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026.
2 October 2026
Teagasc Signpost Programme updates:
Varying from updates on technologies, the latest from Signpost Programme Demonstration Farmers and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality and enhance biodiversity, the Teagasc Signpost Programme regular communications. Read the latest updates below:
William Dennehy wins the Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026
Kerry dairy farmer, William Dennehy was announced as the Teagasc / FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026 at the awards ceremony in County Laois on Thursday,…
2 October 2026
Grass growth recovers and drafting lambs
Michael Forde, participant in the Signpost and BETTER Sheep Programmes, fills us in on the latest happenings on his farm, focusing the recovery in grass growth, fodder reserves…
30 September 2026
Meet the finalists in the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026
The finalists for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026 have been announced, celebrating farmers across Ireland who are taking practical actions to improve the environmental sustainability of…
25 September 2026
Signpost update: Recovering from this summer’s drought
Focused on using nutrients efficiently, DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Denis Hickey writes on how his farm is recovering after this summer’s drought and his finishing plan…
24 September 2026
Signpost update: Grass-based finishing, winter feed and biodiversity monitoring on Kay O’Sullivan’s
Kay O’Sullivan, organic farmer and participant in the Teagasc Future Beef and Signpost Programmes, brings us up to date on the latest happenings from her farm in Co.…
17 September 2026
Are you making the most of the reports that are available to you?
Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme, Teagasc, and Bernard Hyde, EPA, fill us in on the judging process for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026, and encourage farmers to…
7 September 2026
Slowing the flow to boost carbon storage at Gurteen College
Although requiring small changes to grazing management, a rewetting project at Gurteen College has had a positive impact on reducing emissions from peat soils, Patrick Tuohy, Senior Research…
2 September 2026
Harvest round up from Tillage Signpost farmers
The harvest of combinable crops is almost complete and for this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy speaks with Tillage Signpost farmers Tom Tierney, Kildare, Don Somers…
1 September 2026
Challenging grazing conditions and selling lambs
Michael Forde, participant in the Signpost and BETTER Sheep Programmes, fills us in on the latest happenings on his farm, focusing on overcoming the challenges of a dry…
27 August 2026
- Minimising Nitrate losses to Waters
- Benefits of Cover Cropping
- What can ‘the 12 steps’ offer your farm?
- Mind Your Margins
- How Low Can You Go With Your Fertiliser Bill
- Early Establishment of Green Covers Most Beneficial
- The role of forestry in mitigating against greenhouse gas emissions
- Understanding greenhouse gas emissions on Irish farms
- Hedge cutting advice
- Managing slurry to minimise nutrient losses
- Why Do Farmers Need to Engage with Climate Action?
- Silage Pit and Effluent Management