Articles
Controlling liver fluke in dairy beef animals this winter
Now that cattle are indoors on nearly every farm, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Tommy Cox shares tips on controlling liver fluke – a potential challenge on some farms after a wet end to the grazing year.
3 December 2025
Further improvement in farm incomes in 2025, but more mixed outlook ahead in 2026
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2025 and looks ahead to future prospects, forecasting farm incomes in 2026.
2 December 2025
The key messages from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference
Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Mark Treacy shares some of his key takeaways from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference.
2 December 2025
10 Things to Know About… Invasive Species
The discovery of Asian Hornets in Cork earlier this year raised concerns about the threat invasive species pose to Ireland’s wildlife. Tonight on 10 Things to Know About…, researchers examine nests to uncover more about these invasive insects.
1 December 2025
Potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions
Join us for the latest webinar from Ag Emissions Centre, New Zealand & Teagasc Climate Centre, which focuses on the potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions.
1 December 2025
Beef farm profits 2025 – tax, planning and beyond
At the Teagasc National Beef Conference, Trever Boland, IFAC, encouraged farmers to take proactive steps now when tax planning, sharing some key opportunities available and the key areas to prioritise investment if funds are available. Read key insights here:
30 November 2025
Developing a Carbon Farming Framework in Ireland
Donal O’Brien, Teagasc Moorepark, writes on Ireland’s evolving Carbon Farming Framework, outlining the draft principles proposed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the key questions that will its development.
29 November 2025
Agroforestry conference explores trees, food and future farming
The National Agroforestry Conference held in Athenry recently explored how integrating trees into Irish farming systems can address multiple challenges facing agriculture today. Dr. Ian Short tells us more.
28 November 2025
Leveraging Ireland’s strengths on the global market
Global sustainability expectations in the agri-food sector are driven by shifting consumer demands, regulatory pressures and competitive market dynamics.
28 November 2025
Getting more from your tax accounts
On this week’s Tillage Edge, the first in a two-part series, James McDonnell, Financial Specialist with Teagasc, explains how farmers can get the most from their accounts.
27 November 2025