Articles
Hitting the ‘sweet spot’ for cow performance
With June grassland management being critical, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy writes on the key grazing targets for maintaining cow performance, yield and milk solids production.
15 June 2026
Gain more from grass – attend BEEF2026
Grazed grass is the cheapest feedstuff available on Irish cattle farms, whether that be suckler or dairy-beef. Despite its importance, many beef farmers continue to leave weight gain behind over the grazing season.
15 June 2026
Terminal hygiene: Setting the next flock up for success
Nick Paridaans, the International Poultry Hygiene Specialist with MS Schippers, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge to discuss terminal hygiene protocols.
14 June 2026
Winter feeding costs – where savings can be made
In recent years, global conflicts, including the ongoing Iran war, have increased volatility in energy, fertiliser and machinery markets, driving up costs. Austin Callaghan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, outlines practical measures farmers can consider to help reduce costs on farm.
14 June 2026
Breaking the pathway with Phosphorus and sediments
Break-the-pathway measures to reduce phosphorus and sediment losses to water were a key topic of discussion at the Farming for a Better Future Open Day, taking place today, June 10 at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle.
13 June 2026
Dosing strategies for dairy-beef animals
Kenneth Farrell, B&T Tillage/Beef Advisor, Teagasc Tullamore, takes a closer look at dosing strategies for dairy-beef animals.
13 June 2026
Performance on Irish pig farms over the years
The latest performance data for the Irish national pig herd highlights the improvements achieved in productivity, growth rates and feed efficiency over the past 25 years. Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Production Specialist, tells us more.
12 June 2026
Combining organic tillage and sheep in Co. Carlow
Joe Nolan, host of a recent Teagasc Organic Crop Walk, is balancing a sheep and tillage enterprise on his farm in Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow, Teagasc Organic Advisor, Marianne Mulhall tells us more about the enterprise.
12 June 2026
Actions to support farmland biodiversity
Farmland biodiversity is an important natural resource, and Ireland has roughly 31,500 species living within 117 habitats. As part of the Farming for a Better Future Open Day, at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, on June 10, actions farmers can take to enhance biodiversity on their farm were discussed.
12 June 2026
Previewing the 2026 National Sheep Conference
Amanda McEvoy, Teagasc Athenry, joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to preview the 2026 National Sheep Conference.
12 June 2026