Articles
Teagasc Unveils New Study on Agricultural Feedstocks for Ireland’s Emerging Biomethane Industry
Teagasc today, December 11th, announced the publication of a landmark research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based anaerobic digestion (AD) to support Ireland’s growing biomethane industry.
11 December 2025
Know the costs of growing your crops
The only way to truly know the costs of growing crops is to calculate your own figures, writes Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan who looks at the role of the Teagasc Profit monitor when making crucial decisions going forward into 2026 and beyond.
11 December 2025
A winter project – building your own GPS autosteer system
GPS technology is now commonplace on tillage farms, but many do not have auto steer installed.
11 December 2025
Managing ewes, rams and ewe lambs post mating
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, shares some key considerations for managing your sheep flock post mating, focusing on practices for ewes, rams and ewe lambs.
11 December 2025
Protecting poultry and battling bird flu
Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, discusses poultry health and the critical challenges of managing bird flu outbreaks.
10 December 2025
The Integrated Carbon Observatory System (ICOS) Ireland Science Meeting and Flux Tower Workshop
Ireland’s national Integrated Carbon Observatory System (ICOS) network and the accreditation of its first observation stations was launched at the recent ICOS Ireland Science Meeting.
10 December 2025
Overhanging stocks dampening tillage outlook
Irish tillage farmers face the real prospect of tighter margins in 2026, as overhanging stocks from the 2025 harvest cast doubt on any potential price increases next harvest.
10 December 2025
Confirmed: Nitrates Derogation decision
Ireland has secured the continued availability of the Nitrates Derogation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, announced today, December 9.
9 December 2025
Views wanted: A need for a Stud Manager Apprenticeship?
Since its launch in 2023, the Agricultural Consortium and Teagasc’s Farm Apprenticeship Programmes have become a key part of agricultural education in Ireland, now they need your views.
9 December 2025
Sixth Nitrates Action Programme published
The Sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, has been published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
9 December 2025