Articles
Essential steps when considering retirement
Hugh McEneaney, Farm Management Specialist, outlines how taking some simple steps when considering retirement will result in better outcomes for everyone involved.
2 January 2026
Upskilling will pay benefits
The benefits of continuous education and upskilling form the topic of conversation of this week’s Tillage Edge podcast.
1 January 2026
Navigating the taxes and reliefs around farm transfer
Take action early and seek good advice when it comes to transferring the family farm, writes Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, who discusses how the O'Connor family from Roscommon are availing of reliefs that will allow the family farm to pass between generations with minimal or even no tax burden whatsoever.
1 January 2026
Observations from the Signpost Tillage Programme Phase 1
As Phase 1 of the Signpost Programme comes near an end, John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Advisor, reviews what’s been happening on the 10 Signpost tillage demonstration farms and what the key learnings have been.
1 January 2026
What dairy farmers can do to improve local water quality
Cathal Somers, Manager of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP), examined some practical steps dairy farmers can take to improve water quality as part of the Teagasc National Dairy Conference.
1 January 2026
A look back at the happenings from Future Beef
Throughout the year, Future Beef hosted numerous beef events, webinars, compiled publications and issued various technical updates. In case you missed them, we take a look back at some of the highlights.
31 December 2025
Beef Outlook 2025–2026: Supply, Prices & Profit on Irish Farms
Pearse Kelly, Teagasc Head of Drystock, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to reflect on beef supply, market and beef prices in 2025 and how to plan for 2026.
31 December 2025
Designed for performance
Good facilities, good animal health and good pasture management are a powerful combination on the Murphy family's beef farm in Trim, Co. Meath. David Argue, Teagasc Beef Specialist provides more information.
31 December 2025
A beef recap of 2025
Throughout the year, Teagasc hosted a number of beef events, compiled publications and issued various technical updates. In the first of a series of articles, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan takes a look back at some of the main highlights.
30 December 2025
Management of Spring Calving Suckler Cows and Their Calves
Anne O’Malley, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Ballina, discusses key management practices for spring-calving suckler cows and their calves.
30 December 2025