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New Teagasc guide to help gardeners grow flowers from seed
A new Teagasc publication ‘A Short Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed’ was launched today, Thursday, May 28, at Bord Bia Bloom.
28 May 2026
Food systems for the future at Bloom 2026
Food research projects demonstrating how science and innovation can support healthier diets, reduce waste and strengthen Ireland’s sustainable food future will feature as part of Teagasc’s display at Bloom 2026.
28 May 2026
Crop update from Kildare
North Kildare farmer, Phillip Harris, and Teagasc advisor, John Brophy, discuss crop progress and management challenges on this week’s Tillage Edge.
28 May 2026
Tractor Safety Week: Safety for older and younger persons
HSA figures tell us that over 90% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or a machine involved. As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh focuses on tractor safety for older and younger persons.
28 May 2026
Helping gardeners get the best from their fruit trees at home
Visitors to the Teagasc exhibit at Bloom 2026 will have the opportunity to learn practical and easy-to-apply fruit growing techniques.
28 May 2026
Signpost update: Reflections on a difficult spring with Tom Barry
As May turns to June, Signpost Programme Tillage farmer, Tom Barry reflects on delayed crop establishments this spring caused by challenging weather conditions but hopes that the old saying ‘a wet and windy May fills the barn with corn and hay’ holds true.
28 May 2026
Breeding, silage and beef performance with Future Beef farmer John Dunne
Future Beef programme farmer, John Dunne from Co. Offaly is on the Beef Edge podcast this week to give an update into his suckler beef and dairy beef finishing systems, the breeding season, their grassland management and the upcoming National Beef Open Day taking place on June 5.
27 May 2026
Apply lime after grass silage harvest
With first cut grass silage now complete on many farms, Mark Plunkett, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, writes the time is right to apply lime and help unlock valuable soil nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and increase the productivity of our soils.
27 May 2026
Tractor Safety week: Take care with blind spots
As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh shares some tips to manage blind spots around tractors.
27 May 2026
Sharing the good work of farmers at Bloom 2026
The actions Irish farmers take to protect nature, improve water quality and reduce emissions often struggle to reach or resonate with general public or urban audiences. To narrow this gap and aid in the translation of these sometimes complex messages, a Farming and Sustainability Stand will feature at Bord Bia Bloom 2026.
27 May 2026