Articles
What’s the Carbon Footprint of Irish Pig Production?
What’s the Carbon Footprint of Irish Pig Production? Emer McCrum, Pig Development Officer at Ballyhaise, outlines how new work from Teagasc will help inform pig producers of their carbon footprint, paving the way for more informed on-farm sustainability decisions. The overall carbon footprint of pig production is low compared to many other […]
16 May 2025
Agroforestry – the integration of farming and forestry
Agroforestry – the integration of farming and forestry Thinking of establishing agroforestry? Lindsey H. Madden, who’s recently established agroforestry in Westport, and Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, Paul Butler fill us in on establishment and some of the potential benefits. Agroforestry is a land-use practice where trees are integrated with crops or livestock. […]
16 May 2025
Listen: Dry conditions begin to bite and what this means for disease control
Listen: Dry conditions begin to bite and what this means for disease control The dry conditions over the past 10 days – and with no rain in the forecast – means that spring crops in particular are coming under pressure. John Pettit, a Teagasc Tillage Advisor in Wexford, and Ciaran Collins, a […]
15 May 2025
Addressing nutrient deficiencies in drought conditions
Addressing nutrient deficiencies in drought conditions As phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and manganese deficiencies become evident in spring crops, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Veronica Nyhan plots a course for identification of each and treatment. Soil moisture deficit (SMD) is a measure of the amount of rain that would need to be […]
15 May 2025
Bull beef and breeding with Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy
Bull beef and breeding with Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy farm in Carrigeen, Glendine, Youghal, Co. Waterford and are participants in the Teagasc Future Beef and Signpost Programmes. In this article, they share the latest happenings on their farm in terms of bull beef production, breeding and grassland management. […]
15 May 2025
Teagasc awards the 2025 Walsh Scholars Gold Medal to Luca van Dijk
Teagasc awards the 2025 Walsh Scholars Gold Medal to Luca van Dijk Luca van Dijk, a PhD student in Teagasc’s Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Programme, has been awarded the Walsh Scholars Gold Medal, the highest honour given to a postgraduate student in the programme. The award was presented today, Thursday, […]
15 May 2025
Can fish oil finally taste good and do more?
Can fish oil finally taste good and do more? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health, but their unpleasant taste, poor shelf stability and low absorption in the body have limited their impact and acceptance. To address this, Teagasc has launched the PerfectO-3 (Personalised emulsions with encapsulated fish oil for targeted […]
15 May 2025
Listen: John Maher’s grass management tips at this critical time
Listen: John Maher’s grass management tips at this critical time Grass10 Manager, John Maher is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss grass management on the farm at this critical stage of the year. John gives an update from farms at the moment; some farms have had the best spring in years, […]
14 May 2025
Sarah Simpson crowned Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025
Sarah Simpson crowned Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025 Sarah Simpson, a Horticulture Technician at the Teagasc, College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, has been named Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025 after winning the Grand Final of the competition at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on Saturday, May 10. The competition, […]
14 May 2025
Grass growth: Careful monitoring required on drier farms
Grass growth: Careful monitoring required on drier farms Grassland farmers operating on drier sites have been advised to walk their farms twice weekly, as drier weather and warmer temperatures take hold. As last weekend’s forecast rainfall failed to materialise in some locations, careful monitoring of grass growth rates and supplies is now […]
14 May 2025