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South Laois farmers dig deep into soil health
A group of farmers from south Laois are taking a hands-on approach to improving soil health and advancing sustainable farming by participating in Teagasc’s citizen science initiative, GroundTruth, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan tells us more.
24 July 2025
Stay alert when operating farm vehicles
As part of Farm Safety Week, there is an emphasis on staying vigilant around farm vehicles. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, highlights the importance of understanding blind spots, maintaining clear communication, and managing vehicles to reduce the risk of injury.
24 July 2025
Quad bikes – Use your head
As part of Farm Safety Week, Thursday highlights quad bike safety. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, warns that while quads are useful for farm work, misuse can lead to serious injury.
24 July 2025
Lungworm – What every beef farmer should know
Lungworm infection (Hoose) is one of the most important respiratory diseases affecting cattle in Ireland. It can cause coughing, breathing difficulties, reduced growth, and in severe cases, even death. With our recent dry spell followed by heavy rains, it is the perfect conditions for lungworm, it’s time to be extra alert. Martina Harrington, Future Beef Programme Manager, tells us more.
23 July 2025
The benefits of joining the National Genotyping Programme
Mark Waters from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the National Genotyping Programme which has recently opened for applications.
23 July 2025
Give eye safety the attention it deserves
As part of Farm Safety Week 2025, Dr. John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, highlights the importance of eye safety on farms.
23 July 2025
Farmyard design for safety
Teagasc is maintaining a strong emphasis on safe farmyard design during Farm Safety Week, taking place from July 21st to 25th, with a series of free on-farm events happening nationwide.
22 July 2025
Closing date for Teagasc forest photography competition extended
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have announced an extension to the closing date for the current forest photo competition, which highlights the multiple benefits of ‘Trees in our Lives’.
22 July 2025
Biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand
The future of sustainable dairy farming in Ireland was explored at the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day in early July. As part of the event, the FarmBioNet team shared one key message: biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand.
22 July 2025
Emerald ash borer – the latest threat to ash trees
The dramatic decline of the common ash was caused by ash dieback disease, but the spread of the emerald ash borer pest is now causing concern.
22 July 2025