Articles

Pressure mounts for first-cut silage after difficult spring

Farmers across the country have faced a challenging spring, with persistent wet weather making progress difficult from the outset. Nollaig O’Dowd, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare discusses how these conditions are shaping key decisions for the weeks ahead.
21 April 2026

5 reasons why suckler farmers should attend the Newford Open Day

A practical, on-farm event providing farmers with valuable insights to improve herd performance while reducing labour demands will take place at the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm on Wednesday, April 22.
21 April 2026

Leveraging all farm Nitrogen (N) sources

With fertiliser prices elevated, Mark Plunkett, Training and Development Specialist on the Signpost Programme, shares five practical steps that can be considered to reduce impacts of high fertiliser prices both in the short and longer term.
21 April 2026

Lots of rain and lambs in Galway

Participant in the Teagasc BETTER Sheep Farm and Signpost programmes, Michael Forde takes a look back at a challenging but successful lambing season, and outlines his plans for fertiliser, soil fertility improvements and silage for the year ahead.
21 April 2026

White clover: Benefits, challenges and learnings with Dr Michael Egan

Teagasc Grassland Science Researcher, Dr Michael Egan joins James Dunne on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss some of the common questions regarding establishing and managing grass clover swards.
20 April 2026

First-cut silage: Rethink your strategy

First-cut silage is generally the best opportunity to secure high quality silage, writes Mark Treacy, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, who outlines a strategy to balance cutting date, nitrogen use and silage quality.
20 April 2026

Colostrum – priceless to the newborn lamb

It is almost impossible to put a value on Colostrum, often referred to as Liquid Gold. Eamon Patten explains why timely feeding to newborn lambs is critical.
20 April 2026

10 tips: Dealing with higher fertiliser prices on grassland farms

With the fertiliser market remaining volatile, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, Mark Plunkett shares some essential reading for grassland farmers looking to manage through a year of high fertiliser prices.
20 April 2026

Reforestation After Storm Damage Demonstration

Teagasc, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is delighted to invite you to a dynamic on-site event showcasing best practices in reforestation following storm damage. Local Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Noel Kennedy tells us more.
20 April 2026

When costs climb: Protecting profit on beef farms

With rising input costs and tighter margins, it’s never been more important to understand your costs of production and where your system stands.
19 April 2026