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2027 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award now open
Teagasc is delighted to announce the recent opening of the 2027 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award, recognising farmers who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Noel Kennedy tell us more.
4 September 2026
Fertiliser advice for September
Dr. David Wall, Enterprise Leader of the farms and estate at Teagasc’s Environment Research Centre in Johnstown Castle, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the timing of fertiliser applications over the coming weeks to maximise the return from nutrients applied while minimising the risk to water quality.
4 September 2026
Pathway for Ireland to reach climate neutrality while increasing food and energy production mapped in landmark study
A major new study has mapped how changes across agriculture, forestry and land use could help Ireland achieve climate neutrality by 2050 while increasing protein and renewable energy production.
4 September 2026
Why iron matters for piglet health
The first few weeks of a piglet’s life are marked by rapid growth and high vulnerability. During this period, it is important to support the piglet’s nutritional needs, with iron being a key element. Melissa Cupido, Teagasc Pig Development Department, tells us more.
4 September 2026
Hedgerow management – how best to manage your hedges
Many hedgerows benefit from periodic cutting to maintain species diversity and prevent vigorous plants from dominating. As part of Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we examine some of the important points to consider when managing your hedgerows.
4 September 2026
Talking Timber 2026 event provides guidance for forest owners to enhance the value of their forests
Forest owners preparing for thinning, timber harvesting or clearfelling are being encouraged to plan ahead and take a whole-forest approach to maximising the value of their resource. That was the main message from the Talking Timber 2026 event which took place at the Charleville Park Hotel, County Cork, on Tuesday, 1st September.
4 September 2026
Valerie Farrell appointed as Teagasc Chief Operations Officer
The Teagasc Authority has approved the appointment of Valerie Farrell as Chief Operations Officer in Teagasc. In this role, she will lead the Operations Directorate and will have responsibility for the finance, human resources, corporate services, business delivery and ICT departments, as well as Authority Affairs and serving as Secretary to the Teagasc Authority.
3 September 2026
Returning a better margin in 2027 – a preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum
Everyone in the industry is asking how tillage can remain competitive into the future. Poor yields are often blamed on the weather, but other factors such as rotations, soil management, and fertiliser can play a big role.
3 September 2026
Take the opportunity to control weeds before winter cropping
With the cereal harvest complete, Teagasc Crops and Potato Specialist, Shay Phelan reminds us that the next couple of weeks offer an opportunity to control problem weeds in fields destined for winter cereals.
3 September 2026
Protecting margins through smart crop planning focus of Teagasc Crops Forum
The Teagasc Crops Forum takes place in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 T925, on Thursday, September 10 at 2pm, centred on the theme of ‘Protecting Margins Through Smart Crop Planning’.
3 September 2026