Articles
Are you ready for 4D food printing to fill your fridge?
0 Are you ready for 4D food printing to fill your fridge? In a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article Norah O’Shea, Teagasc, Galina Brychkova, University of Galway, and Patrick McGowan, Munster Technological University tell us that 4D food printing means your food could change shape, colour, flavour or texture over time. Imagine opening your fridge and seeing your yogurt lid […]
3 May 2025
Deadline approaching for National Sheep Welfare Scheme
0 Deadline approaching for National Sheep Welfare Scheme Apply now for the updated National Sheep Welfare Scheme, the closing date is 15 May 2025. Ábagh Harten tells us how to apply and what farmers need to do to secure their payments. About the Scheme The National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) has been updated […]
3 May 2025
All you need to know about planting a small native woodland on your land
0 All you need to know about planting a small native woodland on your land Pádraic O’Leary, in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, explained why there has never been a better time to plant native trees in Ireland. Whether you’re looking to create a haven for wildlife, protect water quality, enhance biodiversity, or […]
2 May 2025
Experts updated on the status of Ireland’s Essential Climate Variables monitoring network
0 Experts updated on the status of Ireland’s Essential Climate Variables monitoring network The Teagasc Department of Agribusiness and Spatial Analysis held a two-day workshop, starting on April 30 in Ashtown, on Ireland’s role in monitoring Essential Climate Variables (ECV) as part of its role in the Global Climate Observing System- Ireland (GCOS-Ireland) […]
2 May 2025
Trial Results: Crude Protein in Finisher Diets
0 Trial Results: Crude Protein in Finisher Diets Kieran Keane tells us about a recent trial at the Moorepark Pig Research Facility examining how different crude protein levels in finisher diets impact pig performance, feed efficiency, and profitability, and why ingredient analysis is key to getting it right. We conducted a trial in […]
2 May 2025
Cultural, taxation and succession planning issues stifling land transfers – report
0 Cultural, taxation and succession planning issues stifling land transfers – report The recently published Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2025 provided a special section on the complex area of farm succession and generational renewal. With only 4.3% of farmers under the age of […]
2 May 2025
A little help goes a long way for Signpost Sheep farmer, Tomas O’Toole
0 A little help goes a long way for Signpost Sheep farmer, Tomas O’Toole Farming in Clifden, Co. Galway, Signpost Programme and Better Farm Sheep Programme participant, Tomas O’Toole reflects on a busy spring period, highlighting the importance of having sufficient help for lambing and his plans for maintaining lamb performance and building […]
1 May 2025
Selecting the right electric fencer to suit your farm
0 Selecting the right electric fencer to suit your farm With so many options available, it is often a challenge to select the right size electric fencer needed on-farm, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares some key considerations and some areas to troubleshot if your fencer isn’t working as it should. On many […]
1 May 2025
New insights on dairy-beef post weaning feeding strategies
0 New insights on dairy-beef post weaning feeding strategies A recent study completed by Jennifer Abbot at Teagasc Grange has shed new light on possible post-weaning feeding strategies to improve the carcass performance of dairy-beef males. Results from this study, which examined different pre- and post-weaning feeding strategies for Angus and Holstein Friesian […]
1 May 2025
LESS slurry spreading delivers air quality improvements
0 LESS slurry spreading delivers air quality improvements More farmers using Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) technologies and a reduction in the volume of nitrogen fertilisers used in 2023 delivered improvements for Ireland’s air quality, a new report has shown. As presented in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Ireland’s Air Pollutant Emissions Report […]
1 May 2025