Articles
Positive recovery in grass growth evident
After the prolonged period of dry weather and the eventual return of rain, data from the national grassland database, PastureBase Ireland has pointed to a significant recovery in grass growth rates.
11 September 2026
Meet the Teagasc Forestry Team at the National Ploughing
All roads lead to the National Ploughing Championships, on September 15 - 17, taking place this year at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. We invite you to visit the Teagasc stand and get all your forestry queries answered. Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department tells us more.
11 September 2026
Ventilation defects could be affecting pig performance
Over the last few months, the hot temperatures have meant ventilation systems running at maximum capacity, as we enter the autumn-winter period it is a good time to re-assess how effectively your ventilation system is operating, especially when it’s running at lower capacity. Michael McKeon tells us more.
11 September 2026
September grass focus
Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss soke key grassland management tips for the month ahead.
11 September 2026
How the FarmElevate Lighthouse Farmers plan to stretch their winter fodder supplies by 40 days
As winter feed stocks are lower than normal, Seamus Kearney outlines the winter feed position of the eight Lighthouse Farms for 2026/2027, the measures they are taking to stretch their supplies, and how many additional days of feed each measure could provide.
11 September 2026
Beating Salmonella on Irish pig farms
Salmonella is one of the world’s leading causes of food poisoning, and EU regulatory changes in the use of zinc oxide have made outbreaks more common in Irish pig farms. Understanding and mitigating Salmonella risks is crucial to reducing instances of salmonellosis.
11 September 2026
Large Crowd attends Generational Renewal farm walk in Tipperary
A successful farm walk took place yesterday on the farm of Mike and Birdy Slattery just outside Nenagh, County Tipperary, as part of Generational Renewal Week.
10 September 2026
A young successor’s guide to financing the farm
Taking on the management and ownership of a farm brings significant financial responsibility for young farmers. A recent video, produced as part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, highlighted the importance of planning, cash-flow management and building a strong track record when financing the farm business.
10 September 2026
Why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist
An up-to-date soil test will help ensure that lime and fertiliser decisions for 2027 are based on what each field actually needs, Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, and the NMP Online team explain why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist.
10 September 2026
Five Top Tips to Protect Water Quality This September
September provides an excellent opportunity to improve nutrient use efficiency while protecting water quality. Here, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign share five practical steps farmers can take to protect local waterways while making the most of valuable nutrients.
10 September 2026