Articles
Identifying problem cows early: David Hally’s approach
Preparing early for the upcoming breeding season is key for Tipperary dairy farmer, David Hally who places a focus on cow fertility and grassland management to drive fertility results on his farm.
13 April 2026
Biochar research to focus on emissions reductions and nutrient losses
Led by University of Limerick and bringing together many partners across Ireland, Teagasc has been allocated funding for the BIOCHAR Project. Shaun Connolly, Teagasc Researcher, highlights some of the research Teagasc will be undertaking in both Teagasc Johnstown Castle and Teagasc Grange.
13 April 2026
Nematodirus Forecast 2026 issued
Each spring, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), in collaboration with Met Éireann, University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc advises farmers of the predicted risk of disease, chiefly in lambs, caused by the roundworm Nematodirus battus, through the Nematodirus Forecast.
13 April 2026
Making high quality silage for dairy farms
Silage quality for the milking herd and the replacement heifer enterprise needs to be 74 DMD+, while 68-70 DMD silage is adequate for the dry cow period.
13 April 2026
Maximising synchronisation success
As part of Teagasc Dairy Breeding Week, Dr Stephen Butler, Teagasc Researcher spoke to Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to provide an insight into how to maximise the success of a synchronisation programme.
12 April 2026
Focus on breeding performance at Newford Open Day
The countdown is on to a major beef breeding event, as the Newford Farm Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 22nd April at 4pm, Catherine Egan tells us more.
12 April 2026
Food Industry Road Map 2030
Teagasc has published a Food Industry Road Map to 2030. The Irish food sector makes a significant contribution to employment, output and national incomes.
11 April 2026
Cut your nitrogen bill with red and white clover
An upcoming webinar from the Teagasc Future Beef team will examine ways farmers can cut their fertiliser bills by using white and red clover in their grazing and silage swards.
11 April 2026
Tailoring nitrogen for better returns
Nitrogen is arguably the most important input in agriculture, and applying the right amount in the right place is essential to maximising return on investment.
10 April 2026
Felling Trees – Do you need a license?
Felling trees in Ireland is regulated under the Forestry Act 2014, which states that trees cannot be cut down without obtaining a felling license from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While there are exemptions to this rule, under the current legislation a license is required in order to fell any tree. Padraic O’Leary tells us more.
10 April 2026