Articles
VistaMilk Launches New AgriTech Test-Bed Facility to Accelerate Innovation from Concept to Deployment
VistaMilk Explore gives innovators and businesses direct access to agricultural research expertise.
31 August 2026
Making the most of a part-time suckler system
James Skehan, a participant in the Teagasc Future Beef Programme, is taking a practical approach to managing his suckler herd while working off farm.
31 August 2026
Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance
Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026
Making dairy beef pay: James O’Sullivan’s farm system
Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Manager, and James O’Sullivan, DairyBeef 500 farmer from Co. Cork, discuss James’ farm system and upcoming farm walk on this episode of the Beef Edge podcast.
31 August 2026
Maintaining and improving water quality and mitigating climate change – the role of hedgerows
As part of National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we delve further into the role of hedgerows in maintaining and improving water quality and mitigating climate change.
31 August 2026
Solar PV systems: Economically viable and environmentally beneficial on dairy farms
A new study shows that solar photovoltaic systems can reduce emissions and energy costs on dairy farms, with spring-calving systems showing slightly stronger economic and environmental performance.
30 August 2026
Ewe Pre-Breeding Checks
Ewe productivity has a major impact on profitability. Two ways to increase output are use of prolific breeds and to improve ewe weight and condition ahead of breeding, Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, shares advice on getting your ewe flock in shape before breeding.
29 August 2026
Fertiliser and slurry decisions
Following the arrival of rain, Dr. David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, shares advice on managing grassland fertiliser and slurry applications.
28 August 2026
The advantages of electronic sow feeding
Electronic sow feeding (ESF) is one of the main systems used to manage group-housed gestating sows, allowing each animal be fed according to individual requirements. Mario Ornelas, Teagasc Postdoctoral Researcher, tells us more.
28 August 2026
Talking Timber is coming to Co. Cork
Teagasc is delighted to announce that its popular annual conifer timber marketing event, 'Talking Timber' returns on Tuesday, September 1. This year’s focus is 'Sustainably increasing the value of your forest'. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, John Casey tells us more.
28 August 2026