Articles
Farm to fork in Kilmichael
Combining livestock, local produce and home baking, Áine O’Riordan, a Drystock Farm Advisor based in the Teagasc Macroom Office, visits the O’Leary family in Kilmichael to find out more about the ‘farm to fork’ journey.
19 April 2026
Why buying the right stock bull matters
As the breeding season approaches, many farmers are turning their attention to one of the most important investments they will make this year - purchasing a stock bull. Enda Maloney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses the key considerations in selecting the right bull for your herd.
19 April 2026
Teagasc Spring Crop Walks
Teagasc is organising a series of Spring Crop Walks that will take place in different locations around the country.
17 April 2026
Winners of the 2026 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced
Teagasc is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2026 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award is Kildare farmer Stephen Morrison.
17 April 2026
WelFarmers: Sharing good pig farming practices
During the Irish Pig Health Symposium 2026 in the Curragh, Kildare, on Tuesday April 14, the WelFarmers Project was once again represented on Teagasc's stand. During the event, the different infographics from the Good Practices collected in round one of the project were disseminated to the farmers and stakeholders who attended.
17 April 2026
Getting more from your nitrogen spend
With the global uncertainty around fertiliser cost and availability, improving the efficiency of nitrogen used on farm is critical in maintaining crop and animal performance, while reducing any negative impact on water quality.
17 April 2026
Dairy management tips for April
Mark Treacy, Dairy Specialist in Teagasc Clonakilty, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss management tips for April.
17 April 2026
Fungicides and PGRs on winter wheat and barley
Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan reminds us of the importance of timing when it comes to fungicide and PGR applications on winter wheat and barley crops.
17 April 2026
First-cut silage: Planning for quality in 2026
Planning and timing are key to producing high-quality grass silage. Peter Lawrence Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Tinahely, delves into the key considerations when it comes to grazing, fertilising, cutting date and weed control.
17 April 2026
The Tillage Roadmap: Ambitious targets for the tillage sector
In this episode of the Tillage Edge, John Spink, Head of the Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme at Teagasc, and Dr Ewen Mullins, Head of Crop Research, join us to explain the Tillage Roadmap 2030 priorities, practical measures for farmers, and how research, industry and policy must align to deliver that vision.
16 April 2026