Articles
Keeping Somatic Cell Count (SCC) on track in late lactation
What can dairy farmers do to mitigate SCC rises in late lactation and prepare cows for a healthy dry period? Padraig O’Connor, Dairy Technician, shares some key tips.
21 September 2026
Kay O’Sullivan among Europe’s best organic farmers
Kay O’Sullivan has reached the final three for a major award recognising best practice in organics across Europe.
21 September 2026
Previewing the upcoming Poultry Meat Conferences
Teagasc Poultry Advisor, Rebecca Tierney previews the upcoming Poultry Meat Conferences on this episode of the Poultry Edge podcast.
21 September 2026
Soil Health Week: Know your soil
Irish soils are remarkably diverse. More than 200 different soil types occur across the country, and it is common to find several soil types within the same farm, or even within a single field. As part of Soil Health Week, Teagasc Soil and Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan explains how different characteristics, strengths and vulnerabilities influence how it should be managed.
21 September 2026
Beef Welfare Scheme closing date approaching
Providing financial support to further increase economic efficiency, enhance farm biosecurity, animal health and husbandry measures on farms, Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Mayo, reminds farmers that applications to the 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme will close on 23 September 2026 at 5pm.
20 September 2026
SETU welcomes first veterinary students to Kildalton College
The first cohorts of students in Veterinary Medicine have commenced their studies at South East Technological University (SETU).
19 September 2026
Putting methane-reducing feed additives under the microscope
Teagasc research is investigating methane-reducing feed additives to understand their potential effects on milk quality and dairy products within pasture-based production systems. Wishmore Gwala, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, tells us more.
18 September 2026
Five counties celebrate winners in Teagasc’s Generational Renewal colouring competition
Teagasc has announced the winners of its primary school colouring competition at this week’s National Ploughing Championships. More than 1,500 primary school children entered the Teagasc competition as part of a nationwide initiative to introduce young people to farming food production and careers in agriculture.
18 September 2026
Aligning your dates: Meal feeding under the National Beef Welfare Scheme
A practical guide for suckler farmers participating in the National Beef Welfare Scheme 2026 has been prepared by Teagasc Beef Specialist and Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington, focusing on the importance of starting your meal feeding programme on time.
18 September 2026
Mid-West Bio-District innovation wins international Parsons design award
An innovative proposal designed to strengthen regional seed systems and support organic growers has been named as the third placed winner of the international Good Interventions 2026 Design Competition, organised by Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York.
18 September 2026