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Farm succession to be showcased at Wicklow farm walk
As part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, the Tyner family in Co. Wicklow will host a farm walk to showcase what they’ve done to bring the next generation into the business, Peter Lawrence, Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely previews the event.
10 September 2026
Harvest 2026: The results are in for Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen
Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen provides an update from his farm in Cork, focusing crop yields and the performance of some on-farm trials.
10 September 2026
Dairy Management Notes – September 2026
Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy shares management notes for the weeks ahead, focused on feeding the herd over the coming months, maintaining replacement heifer performance and managing cashflow after a challenging year for cash reserves.
9 September 2026
GROdairy aims to unlock dairy farming opportunities for the next generation
The Teagasc GROdairy Programme was launched in Nenagh, County Tipperary today, Wednesday, 9 September, to help farmers plan for the future and create pathways for the next generation.
9 September 2026
Silage quality to winter feed advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026
In advance of the National Ploughing Championships, Teagasc Beef Specialists, David Argue and Niall Kerins give an insight into what’s in store for beef farmers at the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
9 September 2026
Plan tax reliefs before transferring the family farm
Farmers planning to transfer their farms to the next generation are being urged to seek professional tax advice well in advance of any transfer.
9 September 2026
Top tips on finishing dairy-beef cattle at grass
Finishing suitable dairy-beef animals off grass before housing can reduce winter feed requirements and free up shed space, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire shares some top tips in this article.
9 September 2026
Scope to improve water quality communication strategies
Dr. Bridget Lynch, Research Officer in the Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), was awarded the annual ASA Fellowship in 2025. Through this bursary, which involved travel to Denmark and Sweden, along with a qualitative study, Dr. Lynch gathered knowledge on science communication strategies to enable better uptake of water quality messaging.
9 September 2026
Selling store lambs this autumn
We catch up with Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, on the OviCast podcast, to discuss the options for selling store lambs this autumn.
8 September 2026
Generational renewal a critical challenge across the EU
Across the EU, the average age of farmers is now 57, with data from the most recent census of agriculture indicating that 33% of EU farmers are aged over 65.
8 September 2026