Articles
No rise in common pyrethroid resistance in grain aphids, but new ‘super kdr’ changes detected
Two Teagasc studies find that the common knock down resistance (kdr) mutation in the English grain aphid has not increased in Irish barley fields since the 2018 neonicotinoid ban. However, genetic surveillance has, for the first time in this species, detected two additional mutations - including the “super kdr” M918L - signalling an early warning and the need for continued monitoring.
20 August 2026
Potato and vegetable growers under significant pressure
Prolonged dry conditions and soil moisture deficits are intensifying pressures on potato and vegetable growers.
20 August 2026
Preparing for a Local Authority Farm Inspection
Local authorities across the country carry out farm inspections under the National Agricultural Inspection Programme (NAIP) and is a core part of Ireland’s approach to protecting water quality from agricultural pressures by inspecting farms for compliance with the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) regulations.
20 August 2026
Labour efficient and profitable DairyBeef 500 farm to host farm walk
Focused very much on making a dairy-beef system as labour efficient as possible, DairyBeef 500 participant, James O’Sullivan will host a farm walk on September 3rd, DairyBeef 500 Programme Manager, Alan Dillon previews the event.
19 August 2026
Dealing with the drought – Teagasc Advisory Messages
Following an extended spell of dry weather and the occurrence of drought conditions on many farms, Teagasc Head of Advisory Services, Tom Curran shared key advisory messages to support farmers dealing with drought through a recent National Fodder Meeting.
19 August 2026
Dry weather taking its toll on Cork DairyBeef 500 farm
In this Signpost update, DairyBeef 500 participant, Denis Hickey shares how he’s managing through the extended dry spell, focused on keeping young stock performing despite the shortage of grass.
19 August 2026
Minister Heydon meets farm organisations on the impact on farming of prolonged dry weather
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today, August 18, convened a meeting with Teagasc and the main farm organisations to discuss the impact of the prolonged dry weather on farming.
18 August 2026
Managing your sheep flock through August
On this episode of the OviCast podcast, Ciaran Lynch catches up with Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, to discuss some of the key management tasks for the coming weeks.
18 August 2026
Calving at 24 months – ‘the results speak for themselves’
Reflecting on a busy July, Future Beef and Signpost Programme participant, Kay O’Sullivan an organic farmer near provides an update on animal performance, silage stocks and grass growth.
18 August 2026
Seeing the value of clover in a dry year
Advisor on the Teagasc / Lakeland Dairies Joint Programme, Sean Callan visits Julie Mullarkey in Monaghan to see how clover inclusion is benefiting the farm, and he provides an update on how the demonstration farmers are managing through the extended dry spell.
18 August 2026