Articles
With current fertiliser prices organic manures are more valuable than ever!
With current fertiliser prices organic manures are more valuable than ever! Now is the time to plan for grazing and silage while making the most of nutrients on-farm. Smart slurry use boosts soil fertility, saves costs, and protects the environment. Plan wisely for a productive season! Anne O’ Malley, Business & Technology […]
25 March 2025
Rooting innovation: shaping Ireland’s apple future
Rooting innovation: shaping Ireland’s apple future A research initiative at Teagasc Oak Park aims to boost apple production in Ireland, exploring innovative training systems and rootstocks. The project focuses on improving yield efficiency and enhancing fruit quality, offering Irish growers strategies tailored to the local climate. Research initiatives by Teagasc are set […]
24 March 2025
Advancements to maximise the value of nutrients in slurry for cereal crops
Advancements to maximise the value of nutrients in slurry for cereal crops John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Advisor, tells us about how advancements in machinery technology have improved management of slurry application to cereal crops allowing optimisation of nutrient recovery and lower chemical fertiliser costs. Many Irish tillage farmers have recognised the […]
24 March 2025
Maximising Beef without Compromising on Calving
Maximising Beef without Compromising on Calving Beef from the dairy herd makes up nearly 66% of the national kill in Ireland. This proportion will likely increase in the future. Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, and Dan O’Riordan, ICBF, explain how farmers can balance easy calving with strong beef traits, getting the best […]
24 March 2025
Irish Dairy Breeding with the ICBF’s Sean Coughlan
Irish Dairy Breeding with the ICBF’s Sean Coughlan Sean Coughlan, CEO of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss Irish dairy, dairy beef breeding and everything in between. Sean discusses the National Genotyping Programme, the changes that they have made to improve for […]
24 March 2025
Planning to build?
Planning to build? Farmers and farm building contractors are invited to attend one of a series of Farm Buildings Seminars this April. Organised by Teagasc and the Irish Farm Buildings Association, the seminars aim to increase awareness of the key changes to building specifications under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and […]
24 March 2025
Farm Update with Cathal Irwin, Future Beef Farmer
Farm Update with Cathal Irwin, Future Beef Farmer Grass growth is the big challenge this year on Cathal Irwin’s beef farm, he is focusing on soil fertility, slurry management, and feed quality to maximise productivity and keep his herd thriving. Cathal faced a challenge for growing enough grass on his farm this […]
23 March 2025
Dairy breeding tips for the coming season
Dairy breeding tips for the coming season Have you selected your AI bull team for the 2025 breeding season? Niamh Lynch, a Dairy Advisor based in Teagasc Longford, has some key tips to make this task easier. A lot of effort goes into selecting the AI bulls being used on dairy farms […]
23 March 2025
Industrial Hemp Conference Demonstrates Ireland’s Potential in Sustainable Agriculture and Industry
Industrial Hemp Conference Demonstrates Ireland’s Potential in Sustainable Agriculture and Industry The Industrial Hemp Conference, hosted by Teagasc and Textile Composites International, brought together a diverse group of experts, farmers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of industrial hemp in Ireland’s agriculture and industry. Barry Caslin, tells us more. The […]
23 March 2025
Adhering to buffer zones
Adhering to buffer zones When farmers are applying fertilisers and pesticides, they need to be aware that they are required to utilise riparian buffer zones to minimise any potential losses to water, Teagasc Soils and Environment Advisor in Castlerea, Kieran Kenny reminds us of the key buffers. A riparian buffer zone is […]
22 March 2025