Articles
Financial performance of organic farms
Enda O’Hart, Organic Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea, examines the recently released analysis of the financial performance of organic farms.
13 January 2026
Think about the risks when working with slurry on your farm
With slurry season commencing in many parts of the country this week, it is once again important to think about the dangers associated with handling slurry and to plan this work with safety in mind. John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists, advise caution with safety tips.
13 January 2026
Grass10 Nutrient Management Week 2026
Teagasc Grass10 Nutrient Management Week takes place from 19th – 23rd January, with a full programme focused on nutrient management on farms in spring and throughout the year ahead.
12 January 2026
Calf Rearing: Getting the Fundamentals Right
Michelle McGrath, Calf Care Programme Manager with Animal Health Ireland, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the importance of good calf care and management as we move towards the busy calving period on farms.
12 January 2026
Broiler Net – Teagasc’s First EU Poultry Project
Rebecca Tierney, Poultry Advisor, outlines Broiler Net, Teagasc’s first EU-funded poultry project, supported by the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme.
12 January 2026
Potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions
Plantain (the pasture herb Plantago lanceolata) looks like a practical tool to help cut nitrogen losses from pasture - but it isn’t a silver bullet. That was the message from a recent webinar jointly hosted by the Teagasc Climate Centre and New Zealand’s Ag Emissions Centre.
12 January 2026
Picking your team for success in farm succession
By coordinating your professional advisors and involving the whole family, you can move farm transfer planning forward and drastically reduce uncertainty. Kevin Connolly, Teagasc Financial Management Specialist provides more information and advice.
11 January 2026
A preliminary study on virtual fencing
A preliminary study at Teagasc Moorepark aimed to evaluate the performance of virtual fence collars on a herd of cows grazing in paddocks with multiple daily grass allocations. Read about the study here.
11 January 2026
Cover Crop Control Options Explained
Dr Richie Hackett, a crops researcher at Teagasc Oak Park, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss managing large cover crop canopies.
10 January 2026
Reflecting on a positive year on the farm
Gareth Peoples, participant in the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign and Signpost Programme, takes time out to reflect on the year just gone – focusing on grass growth and animal performance.
10 January 2026