Articles
Reducing antibiotic use and tackling resistance
Bacteria are part of everyday life. Many are harmless and some are essential. However, others can cause serious disease in both animals and people. One of the biggest challenges facing animal and human health today is antimicrobial resistance.
19 March 2026
Blackwater Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Blackwater Catchment Action Plan, as part of the Teagasc ‘Better Farming for Water’ Campaign, was officially launched at the Firgrove House Hotel in Mitchelstown, County Cork today, Wednesday, 18th March. The aim of the Action Plan is to encourage the early adoption of the 8-Actions for Change on farms all across the catchment to improve water quality.
18 March 2026
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College to host open day
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College will hold an open day for prospective students tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, from 9:30am to 1pm at its campus in Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 E392).
18 March 2026
All you need to know about rearing calves this spring
In a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, highlighted recent episodes of the Beef Edge podcast that provided practical advice on managing dairy beef calves.
18 March 2026
Take every chance to get lime out
Farmers need to have a plan in place to apply lime, taking the opportunities when they arise, Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme, shares some key advice.
18 March 2026
Sheep Road Map 2030: A Strategic Plan for Ireland’s sheep sector
The Teagasc Sheep Sector Road Map 2030 outlines a strategic plan for Ireland's 34,000+ sheep farmers to enhance sustainability, productivity and profitability.
17 March 2026
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the three-leaved shamrock is deeply ingrained in Irish culture, biodiversity and ecology, Biodiversity Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more.
17 March 2026
Adding value to the Irish milk pool with Conor Mulvihill, Dairy Industry Ireland
The Teagasc Dairy Edge podcast marks a significant milestone this week, as the 500th episode has been released.
16 March 2026
Join our upcoming close-to-nature forest management workshops
Jonathan Spazzi, Forestry Development Officer, and Frances McHugh, Forestry Communications and Digital Media Specialist, tell us about a series of upcoming forest management workshops, integrating biodiversity and production.
16 March 2026
Managing herd intakes and nutrition as calving slows and peak lactation approaches
As calving begins to slow down and peak lactation approaches, Dr. Joe Patton, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, shares some key advice for managing the nutrition of your dairy herd over the coming weeks.
16 March 2026