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Teagasc celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
Today, February 11, marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Teagasc is delighted to participant in this United Nations global event.
11 February 2026
Plans made in Sligo
Teagasc/Aurivo Focus Farmer, Jason Coulter has his grass plan made for the first half of 2026. He has a keen interest in pasture management and has been measuring grass for years. John McCabe of Teagasc caught up with Jason on his farm on the Co. Sligo coast for a Q & A session.
10 February 2026
Management priorities for February
Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to outline key sheep management priorities for February as farms gear up for lambing.
10 February 2026
Native hedgerows – lifelines for nature at Kildalton College
Planting new native hedgerows at Teagasc Kildalton College has proven to be an excellent investment in farm productivity, biodiversity, education and landscape quality, College Lecturer, Brian Clancy tells us more.
10 February 2026
Building a healthier, more productive and profitable herd starts with calf care
The actions you take from birth right through to weaning are central to building a healthier, more productive and profitable herd. Ned Loughlin, Dairy Advisor in Teagasc Naas, recaps on some of the key messages shared at a recent AHI/Teagasc CalfCare event in Co. Laois.
10 February 2026
Reducing your workload on dairy farms this spring
Conor Hogan, Research Officer with Teagasc Moorepark, whose work has focused on labour efficiency and work organisation on dairy farms, and Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, who works closely with farmers on practical ways to reduce workload, join James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.
9 February 2026
Waste milk – is it suitable to feed to calves?
A study was recently undertaken in Teagasc Moorepark to investigate the effects of feeding waste milk for either the entire pre-weaning period (12 weeks) or for two-weeks, from three to five weeks old, compared to calves fed milk replacer with no antibiotic residues.
9 February 2026
Cow fertility: It’s not just luck
Fertility in dairy cows is a major concern for Irish farmers operating spring-calving, grass-based systems where every extra day open means lost revenue.
9 February 2026
Reducing somatic cell count this spring
Elevated Somatic Cell Count (SCC) is one of the most significant hidden costs on Irish dairy farms. Here, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, James Dunne shares practical and timely advice for managing SCC in freshly calved cows.
9 February 2026
Organic inspection and record keeping workshops
The Teagasc Organic Specialist and Advisory team have organised a series of Organic Inspection and Record Keeping Workshops across the country. These workshops are not to be missed if you need guidance on organic inspections and record keeping.
8 February 2026