Articles
Late pregnancy nutrition – getting the basics right
Late pregnancy feeding will have a big influence on flock performance at lambing time, including lamb birth weights and ewe colostrum production. Dr. Frank Campion, Teagasc Research Officer, shares some essential tips and guidance as the lambing season fast approaches.
3 February 2026
Taking stock: Ewe numbers, markets and the road ahead for sheep farming
Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, joins this week’s 300th episode of OviCast for a wide-ranging conversation.
3 February 2026
Examine all costs now
As the New Year progresses and the workload of the upcoming calving campaign kicks off, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing reminds dairy farmers to take stock of how their systems performed in 2025 and to identify changes for the coming year.
3 February 2026
Signpost Tillage update: Looking back at the positives
Despite 2025 being a challenging year for Irish tillage farmers, Signpost Programme Tillage Farmer, Tom Tierney reflects on some of the positives.
3 February 2026
Choose your perfect partnership
A partnership agreement is a really sensible way to smooth the succession process. Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, outlines how Registered Farm Partnerships (RFP) are often seen as the first step in a family’s succession story and profiles the O’Connell family who farm outside Carrick-on-Suir in Co. Waterford.
2 February 2026
TB update: Understanding the recent changes for your dairy herd
TB continues to be a major challenge for the dairy sector, with herd incidence rising above 6% in 2024. There are now significant changes being introduced through the new TB Action Plan.
2 February 2026
The benefits of a Teagasc Profit Monitor
The Teagasc Profit Monitor has been around for many years with many additional features and reports available to help farmers assess their farm financial performance. Teagasc Advisor, Eamonn Dempsey writes on some of its benefits.
1 February 2026
Counting down to lambing with BETTER Sheep Farmer, Patrick Doherty
Farming near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, BETTER Sheep farmer, Patrick Doherty balances full-time, off-farm work commitments with a mixed sheep and cattle family farm.
1 February 2026
When a quiet cow can turn aggressive – protecting yourself at calving
As we approach the spring calving season, one of the most demanding times of the year begins. It is also one of the most dangerous periods. Kirsty Sweet shares practical advice on how to stay safe during calving.
31 January 2026
Considering a registered farm partnership in 2026?
Are you beginning the process of entering a registered farm partnership or are plans already in foot to do so in 2026?
31 January 2026