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Pork – A strong contender in protein focused diets
Pork is a lean, nutrient‑dense option that can help consumers who are increasingly focused on protein to increase or maintain their intake through everyday foods. Amy Quinn tells us more.
9 January 2026
Technology transforming food value
As part of the Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Ruth Hamill about the work carried out by her team across a broad range of foods and technologies.
9 January 2026
RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Closing Date Extended to 30 January
Farming and forestry can complement each other in many ways to drive farming and wider sustainability. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who demonstrate leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Noel Kennedy tell us more.
9 January 2026
Teagasc showcases the impact of agricultural and food research at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026
Teagasc is delighted to once again sponsor the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, now in its 62nd year, taking place from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 January 2026 at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
8 January 2026
Time to upgrade your cattle handling facilities?
With strong beef prices seen in 2025 and grant support available through TAMS, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire writes that now is an ideal time for dairy calf to beef farmers to review their facilities and plan upgrades that will future proof their farms.
8 January 2026
Why they came back: From internship to PhD at Teagasc
Each year, Teagasc hosts students seeking hands-on experience in food research. This year, three of those former interns made a choice to come back, Rose Edwin, Food Programme Communications Officer uncovers their reasons for returning.
8 January 2026
Pre-calving prep and planning ahead for 2026
Teagasc Beef Specialist, Niall Kerins is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with some of the key management tips for the weeks ahead.
7 January 2026
Nitrates changes are coming: What farmers need to do now
Pat Moylan, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, and Dr. Seamus Kearney, Signpost Climate Advisor, are on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss what the new Nitrates Action Programme will mean for farmers and how important it is to put plans in motion now to meet the pending deadlines.
7 January 2026
Soil health improvements on Signpost tillage farms
John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Advisor, reflects on the progress and actions taken by tillage farmers enrolled in the programme to improve soil health.
7 January 2026
Greener diets for Europe’s farm animals
The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to a new €4 million EU-funded project exploring how we feed farm animals.
7 January 2026