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Succession success in Roscommon
As part of Generational Renewal Week 2025, we take a look at how the O’Connor's from Co. Roscommon have planned for successful succession.
10 September 2025
The rise of hydrogen-fuelled tractors and vehicles
Hydrogen could offer Irish farmers a way to reduce carbon emissions, avoid fossil fuel price volatility and make better use of Ireland’s rich renewable resources, Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin tells us more.
9 September 2025
Longer lead times needed before further reduction in fertiliser allowances
Grass-based dairy farms in Ireland have reached a critical point regarding the use of chemical nitrogen (N) fertilisers. There has been a significant lowering of chemical N use over recent years, with further cuts potentially leading to a risk of generating fodder shortages and increased reliance on feed import requirements.
9 September 2025
Generational renewal – 5 steps to start the conversation
Not often an easy topic to broach, Enda Geoghegan, Teagasc Mayo, shares 5 key steps to starting the conversation around generational renewal.
9 September 2025
New guide to support Generational Renewal on farms
As part of Generational Renewal Week 2025, Teagasc has released a comprehensive booklet titled ‘Securing the Future of Irish Farms – Approaches for Generational Renewal’.
9 September 2025
Dairy Edge: Reducing herd SCC this autumn
Padraig O’Connor, technologist with Teagasc, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to outline how farmers should manage their herd somatic cell count this autumn.
8 September 2025
Fewer cows, lower income and less national milk production
The recently published Teagasc report ‘Environmental and Economic Modelling of the Impact of Adjustments in the Maximum Stocking Rates Permitted under Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation’ revealed the harsh impact lowering the permitted maximum organic nitrogen (N) stocking rate to 170kg would have on the farm profitability of Irish dairy farmers.
8 September 2025
Above average yields, but disappointing returns
Teagasc Signpost Tillage farmer, Vincent Macken reflects on the yields achieved over harvest 2025. Although crops performed, poor grain prices look set to take the gloss of margins on his Co. Meath farm.
8 September 2025
Keep control of lameness this autumn
Although the good weather over the summer has contributed to better environmental conditions for lameness control, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Dr. Joe Patton explains that lameness risks increase significantly as we move into autumn.
8 September 2025
Collaborative farming – find the model that works for you
Collaborative farming is gaining popularity in Ireland, offering landowners, existing farmers and new entrants the chance to improve resource use, work-life balance, and succession planning.
8 September 2025