Articles
Teagasc researchers secure DAFM funding for four new food and agriculture projects
Spanning areas including dairy, nutrition and plant-based food ingredients, Rose Edwin, Food Programme Communications Officer, provides an overview of four new food and agriculture projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
12 May 2026
The key management prioritises for sheep farmers
Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss the key management priorities for sheep farmers.
12 May 2026
Contractor’s view: Making every drop of slurry count
As fertiliser prices have increased significantly since late February 2026, it is more important than ever that farmers get the best value from their organic manures. Signpost Climate Advisor, Gary Fisher recently caught up with contractor, Jonathan Catterson to discuss the technologies available now to make best use of slurry.
12 May 2026
Managing grazing through 2026: Do the basics right
Facing a low milk price year and rising farm input costs, focusing and executing the basics of grassland management will be an essential strategy for dairy farmers in 2026, especially as herds move into mid-season grazing.
12 May 2026
Blowfly control in sheep flocks
Blowfly strike is a condition that should be prevented rather than treated. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, writes on the different options available to farmers to aid in the control of blowfly strike.
12 May 2026
Measuring efficiency in the main grass growing season
Are you producing milk solids efficiently? Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing discusses some of the metrics available to measure performance.
11 May 2026
The cost of making a bale of silage
Heightened fertiliser and fuel costs will see silage production costs on farms rise this year.
11 May 2026
Current status of broadleaf weed resistance
Effective broad-leaved weed control, especially in spring crops, has become a growing challenge. Vijaya Bhaskar, Teagasc Research Officer, gives an update.
11 May 2026
Key actions: Protecting water quality on your farm
From storing silage bales and effluent management, along with providing proper drinking points for livestock, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm over May.
11 May 2026
Grazing focus: Don’t let water be the weak link on your farm
Common water supply problems on most farms centre on inadequacies in areas such as water source, pumping plant, pipe sizes, ballcocks and troughs. Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares key recommendations and solutions to these problems.
11 May 2026