Articles
Teagasc Advisory Newsletter – Forestry
Welcome to the Teagasc March Forestry Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Forestry Communications and Digital Media Specialist, Frances McHugh brings you the latest on planned events, a re-cap on the recent agroforestry webinar, and provides research updates and tips for people considering commencing their forestry journey.
4 March 2026
Diary date: Newford Suckler Open Day planned for April
A Suckler Cow Breeding Open Day will take place at the Newford Suckler Farm, Skrine, County Roscommon, on Wednesday 22 April.
3 March 2026
Teagasc researchers appointed to FAO Livestock Sustainability Group
Teagasc researchers, Professor David Kenny and Dr Jonathan Herron have been co-opted on to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership.
3 March 2026
Weather challenges and flock management strategies
With current weather conditions creating significant challenges on farms, this episode of the Ovicast podcast focuses on practical management strategies to support flock performance.
3 March 2026
March management tips with John Maher and Mike Bermingham
John Maher of Grass 10 and dairy farmer, Mike Bermingham join Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the challenges of grazing in 2026 and how to overcome them.
2 March 2026
Dairy Road Map 2030
An overview of Ireland’s dairy sector, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets was published recently as part of the Teagasc Road map Series for 2030.
2 March 2026
Award Winning Oats in West Cork
Named the Flahavan’s Conventional Oat Grower of the year in 2025, Martin and Jim O Regan place a firm focus on growing premium crops. Teagasc Tillage Advisor, Michael McCarthy spoke with Martin O Regan to find out more about their system in West Cork.
2 March 2026
Staying ahead in the SCC game
Somatic Cell Count (SCC) management is important in any year but is of greater importance still in low milk price years, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs explains.
2 March 2026
Direct Payments 2026: BISS opens for applications and New Tillage Scheme launched
Both BISS and the Tillage Sustainability Support Scheme represent vital financial supports for Irish farmers in 2026, Richard Gill, Schemes Support Advisor, Teagasc Athenry, tells us more about the application process in this update.
1 March 2026
New National Veterinary Prescription System
In the past, farmers could simply visit their local vet or agricultural merchant and buy animal health products over the counter. Under new regulations, however, these products can only be purchased with a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon. James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more.
28 February 2026