Articles
Beef Edge: The Long Established Young Farmer Scheme and scheme deadlines
Teagasc Head of Schemes Support Unit, Aidan Murray is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the upcoming scheme deadlines and the newly launched Long Established Young Farmer scheme.
30 July 2025
The role of the CBV in the suckler beef sector
Commercial Beef Value (CBV) is still relatively new. As part of a recent Today’s Farm article, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane explained how it works and how to differentiate between a good and poor CBV.
30 July 2025
Production declines to boost beef farm incomes in 2025
Despite weaker consumption, beef production across the EU and UK is declining in 2025 and, according to the recently published Teagasc Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture July 2025, the resulting higher prices is forecast to boost beef farm income in 2025.
29 July 2025
Raised Bogs and Fens: Nature’s Carbon Vaults Need Different Care
A new study led by Teagasc has highlighted the critical relationship between the drainage status of peat soils and localised rainfall in water table management.
29 July 2025
Listen: Sowing Catch Crops in Tillage Systems
For this week’s OviCast, Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, joins us to discuss how and why catch crops are used, the impact of sowing date and the practicalities of sowing them effectively.
29 July 2025
Finishing lambs in 2025
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc gives practical advice on managing lamb drafting and sales. He outlines strategies like prioritising grass quality, sorting lambs by weight, targeted concentrate feeding, and staying on top of flock health.
29 July 2025
Further boost in farm incomes in prospect in 2025
A new report from Teagasc economists reviews the current position in agricultural output and input markets and assesses prospects for Irish farm incomes this year.
28 July 2025
Why a good milking routine matters
Pádraig O'Connor discusses the importance of a consistent, hygienic milking routine and offers practical tips for maximising milk quality, ensuring cow and milker safety, and improving overall efficiency.
28 July 2025
Hoof care and footbaths for lameness control
Hoof paring (trimming) and foot bathing are two of the most important tools in a lameness control plan. Both are essential for keeping cows on their feet and in good health.
28 July 2025
Improving farmers’ pensions – learnings from elsewhere
Low pension coverage and late retirement are stalling generational renewal. New research compares EU systems to explore solutions for supporting Irish farmers through the retirement transition.
28 July 2025