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Teagasc Forestry Supporting Transferring the Family Farm Clinic Series
Next week, Teagasc commences its annual series of Transferring the Family Farm clinics. These highly popular events are invaluable for gaining insights into the process of family farm transfer and key aspects that need to be considered. Tom Houlihan tells us more on supports that will be available, including those addressing forestry queries.
2 October 2026
William Dennehy wins the Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026
Kerry dairy farmer, William Dennehy was announced as the Teagasc / FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026 at the awards ceremony in County Laois on Thursday, 1st October.
2 October 2026
Free health checks for farmers at Teagasc events
A collaboration between Teagasc and the Irish Heart Foundation is bringing free health checks to farmers and farm families at four Teagasc events across the country this autumn. Diana van Doorn and Francis Bligh tell us more.
2 October 2026
InterPIG Figures for 2025
The figures from the InterPIG meeting which was held in Ireland in July 2026 have been finalised, Gerard McCutcheon tells us more
2 October 2026
Professor Frank O’Mara reappointed as Teagasc Director
The Teagasc Authority has reappointed Professor Frank O’Mara as Director of Teagasc for a second five-year term, beginning . The Authority approved the appointment, with the consent of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD.
1 October 2026
Key actions to protect water quality this October
As autumn approaches, careful planning is important to protect water quality, make the best use of nutrients and remain prepared for the winter period. Here, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign share actions to help reduce nutrient and sediment losses from the farm.
1 October 2026
Farm Succession: Starting the Conversation
On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Michael Hennessy is joined by James McDonnell, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, to discuss the key steps involved in transferring the family farm to the next generation.
1 October 2026
Dairy Management Notes – October 2026
Focused on putting the farm in a stronger position for 2027, Dr. Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, shares management notes for the month of October, centred on grassland, heifer management, preparing for drying off and budgeting.
1 October 2026
Use thousand grain weight to accurately calculate seed rates
Given that yields were much lower in 2026, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan urges growers to check thousand grain weights (TGW) before drilling this autumn.
1 October 2026
‘It’s a privilege to be farming’
Reflecting on a lifetime of farming in north Kildare, Godfrey Potterton and his story are intrinsically linked to the land adjoining the River Boyne.
1 October 2026