Articles
Cultivate your own future: Apprenticeships in horticulture
If you love working outdoors, enjoy seeing your efforts thrive, and a job where no two days are the same, this is for you. Paddy Smith, College Lecturer, tells us more.
3 June 2026
New look for Teagasc National Sheep Conference
The new look Teagasc National Sheep Conference will take place this year on Thursday, June 18 in Ballinasloe, County Galway. In a change to the format from previous years, the conference will be divided into two sessions, blending indoor conference presentations with outdoor practical workshops.
3 June 2026
Watch: Setting the scene for BEEF2026
The BEEF2026 Open Day will take place on Wednesday, 1 July, at Teagasc Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath. Centred on the theme of ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’, the event will feature the latest research, technology and innovation in beef cattle farming, with a focus on improving profitability, productivity and environmental efficiency.
3 June 2026
How Irish farmers are growing more eco-friendly grass
Beef farmers are finding new ways to grow quality grass and feed cattle, while reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, tells us more in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article.
3 June 2026
Teagasc Beef Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Beef Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, Niall Kerins focuses on replenishing silage stocks, fertilising second-cut silage ground, why it’s the time for lime and previews some of the approaching events that will be of interest to beef farmers, including BEEF2026 at Teagasc, Grange.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Dairy Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Dairy Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Dr Joe Patton shares his top five tips for the month ahead, offers advice to farmers on benchmarking the efficiency of milk production from grass and examines the role of and examines the role of 10-in-7 milking as a potential labour saver on farm.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Sheep Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Sheep Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares management notes on planning for weaning, shearing, managing culls and keeping quality grass ahead of lambs. Details of the fast-approaching Teagasc National Sheep Conference are also shared.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Tillage Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Tillage Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan brings you an update on disease control in winter wheat, spring barley and bean crops, and reminds growers that preventing seed return of grass weeds is the first line of defence for next year’s crop.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Environment Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc May Environmental Advisory Newsletter. As summer farming activity increases across the country, June provides an important opportunity to focus on grassland management, nutrient efficiency and sustainable farming practices that deliver benefits both on the farm and for the wider environment.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Forestry Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Forestry Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Forestry Communications and Digital Media Specialist, Frances McHugh outlines details of the upcoming Forest Management Walks and other engaging forestry events, and also brings you the latest on tree improvement research.
2 June 2026