Articles
How can we help the solitary bee?
Did you know that nearly 80% of Ireland’s bee species don’t live in hives at all? In fact, most bee species are classified as 'solitary bees’, and many people have never heard of them.
5 July 2025
SCEP – Halfway Review
Did you join the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) in 2023? SCEP is a 5-year scheme, now in its 3rd year. It is a good time for suckler farmers to review where they are now in relation to scheme targets. Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor in Mayo takes a look at the key requirements and actions
5 July 2025
Green shoots of progress: Farmers contribute to emissions reductions
Ireland’s Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2024 report published today, 4th July, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pointed to a reduction of 1.7% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Irish agriculture in 2024. Ireland’s total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF) decreased by 2% on 2023 levels.
4 July 2025
Supports for owners of ash forests impacted by ash dieback
If your forest has been impacted by Ash Dieback, support is available. Here our forestry advisory team provide information on the current supports from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for forest owners affected by Ash Dieback.
4 July 2025
Tackling lameness: New video series launched
Lameness is one of the most pressing health and welfare challenges facing Irish dairy farms. That’s according to Teagasc research, Dr Muireann Conneely, who spoke at the launch of a new video series to help farmers tackle lameness.
4 July 2025
‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition Winners Announced
The passion and everyday life of Irish dairy farming have once again been showcased through the entries received for the 'This is Dairying' Photo Competition, that was held ahead of the 2025 Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day, on July 2nd.
4 July 2025
Watch: An update from the Moorepark Pig Research Farm
Aisling Holmes, Research Technician at the Teagasc Pig Research Facility (TPRF), gives an update on the farm’s performance in the first half of 2025.
4 July 2025
Labour efficient and profitable – the Smyths’ dairy-beef system
Father and son team, Charles and Charlie Smyth run a progressive and commercially successful dairy calf to beef operation just outside Virginia, Co. Cavan.
4 July 2025
Harvest without headaches: Combine maintenance and soil care
Michael Hennessy, Teagasc Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, writes on preparing your combine for harvest, sharing tips for a trouble-free season.
3 July 2025
Intercropping – a chance to view it in action
Are you interested in intercropping or considering adding it to your rotation? Then an upcoming walk on the farm of Growing Organics participant, Tommy Delahunt will be of interest to you.
3 July 2025