Articles
Plan tax reliefs before transferring the family farm
Farmers planning to transfer their farms to the next generation are being urged to seek professional tax advice well in advance of any transfer.
9 September 2026
Top tips on finishing dairy-beef cattle at grass
Finishing suitable dairy-beef animals off grass before housing can reduce winter feed requirements and free up shed space, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire shares some top tips in this article.
9 September 2026
Scope to improve water quality communication strategies
Dr. Bridget Lynch, Research Officer in the Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), was awarded the annual ASA Fellowship in 2025. Through this bursary, which involved travel to Denmark and Sweden, along with a qualitative study, Dr. Lynch gathered knowledge on science communication strategies to enable better uptake of water quality messaging.
9 September 2026
Selling store lambs this autumn
We catch up with Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, on the OviCast podcast, to discuss the options for selling store lambs this autumn.
8 September 2026
Generational renewal a critical challenge across the EU
Across the EU, the average age of farmers is now 57, with data from the most recent census of agriculture indicating that 33% of EU farmers are aged over 65.
8 September 2026
Western Organic Producer Organisation holds successful first sale
Gaining momentum since its launch back in March 2026, Teagasc Organic Advisor, John Noonan reflects of the success of the Western Organic Producer Organisation’s first sheep sale on August 23.
8 September 2026
Why good ventilation matters in poultry production
On this episode of The Poultry Edge, we discuss ventilation systems in poultry units with Steven Lester, from JF McKenna.
8 September 2026
Stomach worms in lambs – what wormers are working on your farm?
Sheep enterprises rely on the use of wormers to control stomach worms. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, outlines a simple and cost-effective drench test that should be carried out on all sheep farms to determine if the anthelmintic classes being used are working.
8 September 2026
Don’t delay if short on fodder
A key message emerging from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, which took place in Oak Park Carlow, today, September 7, was the continued importance of farmers acting now rather than waiting until winter or spring.
7 September 2026
Grass growth recovering, but supplementary feeding ongoing
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee took place in Oak Park, Carlow, today, 7 September, to review the continuing impact of the 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supplies, and to consider the actions that can be taken now to support farmers through the autumn and into next spring.
7 September 2026