Articles
Building a hill sheep breeding programme
Breeding advances for lowland sheep are delivering substantial returns. A new plan aims to extend those benefits to hill flocks. Nóirín McHugh, Teagasc Research Geneticist, and David Coen, Sheep Ireland Head of Hill Sheep Breed Improvement, tell us more.
27 July 2026
Teagasc to host major EU conference on farm safety and the future of farming this November
Researchers, farmers, advisors and EU policymakers will gather at Teagasc Ashtown from 3 to 5 November 2026 to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: making farming a safer, healthier and more attractive way of life.
26 July 2026
Straw chopping and incorporation: the basics and the benefits
John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Programme, explores how straw chopping and incorporation can enhance soil health, reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
26 July 2026
Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team crowned reserve world champions
Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team of Robert Deegan, Faye Delaney, Edward Hennessy, Ben Kavanagh, Sarah Kavanagh, Ellen McWey, Rowan-Alice Murphy, and Ashling Wall were crowned reserve world champions at the 2026 WBFSH International Young Breeders World Championships.
25 July 2026
Preparing students for a future in sheep farming
The Ballyhaise Agricultural College sheep enterprise is focused on helping students learn practical skills to support their future career in farming.
25 July 2026
New national conference to celebrate women in Irish agriculture
‘Growing Voices – Women in Farming’ is a national conference being organised by Teagasc to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer taking place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.
24 July 2026
When every minute matters
Diana van Doorn, Research Officer for Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing, highlights that emergency preparedness is an important part of farm safety. The first few minutes after a serious incident can be critical. Knowing what to do, how to call for help and how to provide basic assistance until emergency services arrive can help improve outcomes for those involved.
24 July 2026
Silvoarable Agroforestry: New Pilot Scheme
Silvoarable is an Agroforestry option where trees are grown with other farm crops such as cereals or fruit and vegetables. Crops are normally grown amongst single or multiple rows of trees, creating a more diverse multi-tiered farming environment. Tom Houlihan, Frances McHugh and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, tell us more.
24 July 2026
Review your health and safety folder
As Farm Safety Week comes to a close, Emer McCrum, Teagasc Pig Specialist, outlines the importance of keeping your health and safety folder complete, up to date and accessible.
24 July 2026
Grass to gas: A win for farmers and the environment
Fiona Thorne, Adriana Ferreira Maluf Braga and JJ Lenehan explore some of the opportunities available in anaerobic digestion and provide an overview of some of the research ongoing in Teagasc, Grange.
24 July 2026