Articles
All dairy farmers need to know about solar
A new guide, jointly authored by Teagasc and Munster Technological University (MTU), offers dairy farmers practical insights into cutting energy bills and lowering emissions through solar power.
6 July 2025
Farm Safety: Preventing tragedy on the farm
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) figures tell us that 17 children lost their lives due to farm related accidents between 2014-2023. Over 90% of cases involved a farm vehicle or machine. Through a recent Today’s Farm article, Jacinta O’Neill shares some tips to prevent such accidents occurring.
6 July 2025
Listen: An update on grassland management from Grass10
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice as some farms are coming into a surplus in grass supply while others, particularly on the southern coast, are tight on grass supply.
5 July 2025
How can we help the solitary bee?
Did you know that nearly 80% of Ireland’s bee species don’t live in hives at all? In fact, most bee species are classified as 'solitary bees’, and many people have never heard of them.
5 July 2025
SCEP – Halfway Review
Did you join the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) in 2023? SCEP is a 5-year scheme, now in its 3rd year. It is a good time for suckler farmers to review where they are now in relation to scheme targets. Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor in Mayo takes a look at the key requirements and actions
5 July 2025
Green shoots of progress: Farmers contribute to emissions reductions
Ireland’s Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2024 report published today, 4th July, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pointed to a reduction of 1.7% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Irish agriculture in 2024. Ireland’s total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF) decreased by 2% on 2023 levels.
4 July 2025
Supports for owners of ash forests impacted by ash dieback
If your forest has been impacted by Ash Dieback, support is available. Here our forestry advisory team provide information on the current supports from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for forest owners affected by Ash Dieback.
4 July 2025
Tackling lameness: New video series launched
Lameness is one of the most pressing health and welfare challenges facing Irish dairy farms. That’s according to Teagasc research, Dr Muireann Conneely, who spoke at the launch of a new video series to help farmers tackle lameness.
4 July 2025
‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition Winners Announced
The passion and everyday life of Irish dairy farming have once again been showcased through the entries received for the 'This is Dairying' Photo Competition, that was held ahead of the 2025 Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day, on July 2nd.
4 July 2025
Watch: An update from the Moorepark Pig Research Farm
Aisling Holmes, Research Technician at the Teagasc Pig Research Facility (TPRF), gives an update on the farm’s performance in the first half of 2025.
4 July 2025