Articles
Review and Outlook for Forestry 2026
Ireland's forest sector continues to evolve and represents an increasingly important resource for our economy, environment and society.
5 December 2025
Farming with the soil, not against it
Much like no two farmers are the same, the land and soil they work is equally unique. Today, December 5, marks World Soil Day and the GroundTruth team visit Gillian O’Sullivan in Co. Waterford, who’s farming very much with the soil in mind.
5 December 2025
The outlook for Irish pig production in 2026
The Teagasc Outlook 2026 Conference, which took place on December 2, brought together economists and specialists across the different sectors to review performance in 2025 and outline the key expectations for 2026.
5 December 2025
Tillage Edge: Maximising your take home income
In the second of a two-part series, Michael Hennessy continues the conversation with James McDonnell, Financial Specialist with Teagasc, to discuss how farmers can get the most from their accounts and find out if there are other mechanisms, such as partnerships, which can help them maximise their take-home income.
4 December 2025
Achieving the perfect balance
Kay O’Sullivan, farming at Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork, operates a very efficient organic farm. Fully organic for 15 years and carrying a suckler to beef and sheep flock, Kay’s farming system illustrates how it is possible to be organic and productive, while at the same time looking after the environment.
4 December 2025
A case for machinery sharing
With machinery continuing to be a major and growing cost on tillage farms, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan takes a closer look at machinery sharing and the options available.
4 December 2025
Teagasc Mayo Distance Education Green Cert Course now open for applications
The Green Cert course is of huge interest to young farmers across Ireland, and courses are available nationwide through the network of Teagasc Regional Education Centres, Agricultural Colleges and other providers, Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells us more.
4 December 2025
Teagasc urges vigilance on bluetongue
Teagasc is urging farmers to remain vigilant following news of a suspected case of bluetongue on a farm in Northern Ireland.
3 December 2025
Understanding the new vet med regulations
Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Superintending Veterinary Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, outlines the changes affecting beef and sheep farms this year on this week’s joint Beef Edge and OviCast podcast.
3 December 2025
New Appointment to Teagasc Authority
Sean O’Sullivan has been appointed to the Teagasc Authority for a five-year term by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D.
3 December 2025