Articles
An update on the performance of protected urea
An ongoing study in three Teagasc research centres has shown that protected urea (46% Urea NBPT-NPPT) remained an effective nitrogen fertiliser product in 2025.
30 October 2025
Buyer beware – question the value of add-on products
Crop heavy global markets and a less than positive outlook for cereal returns mean Irish tillage farmers need to refocus firmly on costs, especially add-on costs that add very little value to the bottom line of their business.
30 October 2025
Improving water quality – the catchment approach
Attendees at the Teagasc Water Quality Conference, today, October 29, heard New Zealand and Irish experiences of improving water quality through a catchment science approach.
29 October 2025
Measures to improve water quality must gather pace
Despite water quality improving in some areas, the overall trend continues downwards. That was a key message delivered by Dr. Jenny Deakin, Programme Manager with the EPA, who addressed the Teagasc National Water Quality Conference in Co. Laois, today, October 29.
29 October 2025
Supporting farmers to improve water quality
The supports available to Irish farmers and the sector as a whole to improve water quality were outlined at a major event, the Teagasc Water Quality Conference in Laois, today, October 29.
29 October 2025
Getting Winter Ready Part 3: Health at Housing
For the final part of the special series ‘Getting Winter Ready’, Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss ‘Health at Housing’.
29 October 2025
Considerations for grazing forage crops this winter
Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, writes on the management practices required when grazing forage crops, focusing on the steps that will maximise animal performance while safeguarding soil structure and compliance on your farm this winter.
29 October 2025
Reeling in the years on fertiliser use and prices
Teagasc has launched a new National Farm Survey (NFS) Fertiliser Dashboard, providing a comprehensive view of fertiliser and lime use, and fertiliser prices in Ireland from 2005 to 2024.
28 October 2025
OviCast: Practical tips for grazing forage crops
Teagasc Advisor, James Doran discusses the practicalities of grazing forage crops on this episode of the OviCast.
28 October 2025
Weighing up the options with store lambs
Have you lambs remaining or are in the market for stores, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, Damian Costello writes on store lamb performance, feeding strategies and marketing options.
28 October 2025