Articles
Rye as a competitive feed for the Irish pig sector
Michael McKeon of the Teagasc Pig Development Department discusses the potential of rye as a cost-effective and nutritionally viable alternative grain for the Irish pig sector.
10 October 2025
New Teagasc podcast for poultry producers
Covering all the news advice and insights from the poultry sector, Teagasc has launched the Poultry Edge Podcast and added it to its suite of enterprise podcasts.
10 October 2025
Managing liver fluke in sheep
With our wet climate, liver fluke is a parasite that thrives in this country. Glen Corbett, Teagasc Tuam, outlines what sheep farmers need to know about liver fluke this winter.
10 October 2025
Plant Trees, Grow Your Future
Discover how forestry can boost your income, support your farm, and secure your family’s future.
10 October 2025
Digging into soil samples
Improving soils is important. On this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Dr. Veronica Nyhan explores how understanding the basics, from soil structure to nutrient interactions, can help you make lasting improvements.
9 October 2025
Winter barley and winter wheat cropping underway
With winter cropping underway, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan shares essential advice on establishing winter barley and wheat crops and provides a timely reminder on the importance aspects of pre-emergence herbicide applications.
9 October 2025
Facts and figures on 2024 cereal production
Collated and analysed by the Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department in Teagasc, the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2024 Cereals Enterprise Factsheet showcases the average performance achieved on cereal enterprises in 2024.
9 October 2025
Upskilling agri-professionals on climate action
Teagasc, in partnership with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB), has launched a new training course to upskill agri-professionals in climate change and its impact on farming.
9 October 2025
A productive year on the Keane family farm
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, discusses how good management is helping the Keane family run a BETTER sheep enterprise alongside cattle and tillage.
9 October 2025
Teagasc appoint Cathal Somers as Head of ASSAP
Cathal Somers has been appointed as manager of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP). The appointment was approved by the Teagasc Authority at its recent meeting.
8 October 2025