Articles
African Swine Fever in Spain – Industry growth meets emerging disease risk
Spain’s pig industry faces a serious challenge from African Swine Fever. Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig & Poultry Specialist, tells us more.
8 May 2026
AshforFuture project – breeding common ash for dieback disease tolerance
Ricardo Pimenta, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Dheeraj Rathore, Research Officer, provide an update on progress in the AshforFuture project.
8 May 2026
Grounds for concern: Silage quality on beef farms
The quality of silage being made on beef farms nationally is a significant cause for concern, forcing beef farmers to spend out on additional meal or deal with lower levels of animal performance over the winter months.
8 May 2026
Robyn Dowling is the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year for 2025
Robyn Dowling, Skerries, County Dublin, is the overall winner of the Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year 2025 award. The awards were presented in Kilkenny today, Thursday 7 May, by Mr Noel Grealish TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
8 May 2026
Avoiding crop damage: The importance of sprayer hygiene
Good sprayer hygiene is essential during busy spray periods to prevent crop injury and subsequent yield loss, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Ciaran Collins tells us more.
7 May 2026
Cover crops and cashflow – Jim McCarthy on farming in Romania
Jim McCarthy, who is farming a large tract of land in Romania, joins this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about the progress on his farm over the past few months.
7 May 2026
Growing more grass with the wire: 4 steps for beef farmers
Improving grazing infrastructure on farm allows for better control of grass, increased grass growth and improved animal performance, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares 4 practical steps beef farmers can follow this grazing season.
7 May 2026
Have your say: What are your thoughts on Regenerative Agriculture?
Project BASELINE is inviting farmers across Ireland to share their views on regenerative agriculture through a short online survey, and your voice matters.
7 May 2026
Signpost update: Seeing value in the CBV in Co. Cork
Participant in the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programmes, Denis Hickey writes on calf purchasing and rearing this spring, and why he’s placing more of a focus on the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) when sourcing calves.
7 May 2026
Newly refurbished Teagasc Clonmel Office officially opened
The newly refurbished Teagasc advisory office in Clonmel, County Tipperary, was officially opened by the Teagasc Chairman, Liam Herlihy. The ribbon was cut on the half million-euro investment, following a meeting of the Teagasc Authority today, Wednesday, .
6 May 2026