Articles
Tom Tierney’s ‘Farming for Water’ EIP actions
As part of this Signpost update, tillage farmer Tom Tierney ponders where does the volumes of rain that fall on his farm end up, while highlighting some of the key actions he’s taking to protect water quality.
15 July 2025
OviCast: July grass update with Sarah Woodmartin
Teagasc Researcher, Sarah Woodmartin joins this episode of the OviCast podcast to give an update of grassland management.
15 July 2025
When’s the best time to wean lambs?
The optimum time to wean lambs is at 14 weeks or 100 days of age, writes Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, who shares key tips on maximising lamb performance in the post-weaning period.
15 July 2025
Nationwide farmyard design and infrastructure events underway
Over the coming weeks, Teagasc will host a series of Farmyard Design and Infrastructure events across Ireland.
15 July 2025
Sheep scheme tasks and deadlines
Are you enrolled in the Sheep Improvement Scheme or National Sheep Welfare Scheme? Eamonn Dempsey, a B&T Drystock Advisor based in Tralee, provides a timely reminder of the key scheme actions and their completion dates.
15 July 2025
Have you entered the ‘Trees in Our Lives’ photo competition?
Organised by the Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the ‘Trees in Lives’ photo competition highlights the multiple benefits provided by trees and forests. The competition is open to all ages and features junior and adult categories.
14 July 2025
Mid-season weighing matters
Achieving liveweight gain at grass is one of the best ways to boost profit from finished cattle, writes Teagasc Beef Specialist, Niall Kerins, as the heavier your animals are at housing, the shorter the finishing period, which saves you time and money.
14 July 2025
Farmyard infrastructure – ‘Good design fixes all problems’
Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Patrick Gowing joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss farmyard infrastructure.
14 July 2025
The top 10 questions farmers ask about hiring farm employees
Starting off on the right foot is very important in terms of attracting and retaining employees, writes Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Martina Gormley. The first place to start is knowing your legal requirements as an employer and then ensuring you fulfil them.
14 July 2025
Common causes of lameness in dairy herds
Lameness in dairy cows isn’t just an occasional or unexplained issue. It almost always results from specific conditions affecting the cow’s foot.
14 July 2025