Articles
Does EBI work in practice?
The development and refinement of the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) over the last 25 years has provided Irish farmers with a powerful, data-driven tool to select animals that are not only more productive but also more sustainable. As part of the recent Teagasc National Dairy Conference, Professor Donagh Berry reflected on the progress achieved since its launch in 2001.
30 December 2025
Building a High-Performance Dairy Team: Lessons from South Dakota
Fermanagh man, Rodney Elliott, who is farming in the US state of South Dakota, joins James Dunne for the second part of his interview discussing recruiting and managing staff, herd breeding objectives, animal performance and herd nutrition.
29 December 2025
Examining silage quality with the McCarthys
Future Beef and Signpost Programme participant, Eamon McCarthy takes a closer look at his silage test results, using the information provided to build winter diets.
29 December 2025
The right fertiliser, for the right field, at the right time
With margins tight and nutrient limits under pressure, Catherine Kilmartin, Climate and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc, Mullingar, explains why this winter is the ideal time to review your soil sample results and turn them into a practical Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) for 2026.
29 December 2025
Controlling rodents in the farmyard
Rodents, if not controlled, can cause serious economic loss through spoilage of animal feed, spread of pathogens and damage to buildings and equipment, Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, shares some key tips on controlling rodents.
28 December 2025
Beef farming in 2026 – a forecast
Driven largely by tight supplies, export demand and higher prices, Irish beef farmers are finishing 2025 in a stronger position than ever before. But what does the outlook for 2026 look like?
28 December 2025
AgNav – progress and new additions in 2025
As part of the recent Farming for a Better Climate 2025: Practical and Emerging Solutions Conference, organised by the Teagasc Climate Centre and Teagasc Signpost Programme, Natasha Browne discussed some of the progress that’s been achieved since the launch of AgNav in 2023.
27 December 2025
Streamlining farm work with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) help improve work efficiency, consistency, and safety by clearly outlining how farm tasks should be done.
27 December 2025
Tight EU supplies to boost sheep sector in 2026
Mid-season lowland lamb enterprises are forecast to experience another positive year in 2026, with margins forecast to rise significantly on the back of high lamb prices and a slight easing of input costs
26 December 2025
Basics pay off in Bandon
Glenn Forde farms in Ballinadee, near Bandon, running a spring calving dairy herd which supplies milk to Bandon Co-op. Mark Treacy, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Mark O’Sullivan, Teagasc Dairy Advisor outline how good grass management and breeding are the key on an unusually dry farm.
26 December 2025