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Teagasc signs new Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level Agreements with Private Agricultural Colleges
Teagasc has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and updated Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Ireland’s three Private Agricultural Colleges: Gurteen College, Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry and Mountbellew Agricultural College.
16 December 2025
US Farm Safety Expert to Address ‘Farm Risk Paradox’ at Teagasc Seminar
Teagasc will host a seminar on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, exploring why high rates of farm injuries persist despite decades of research and safety awareness campaigns.
16 December 2025
A December grass update for sheep farmers
Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to share key grazing management tips for the weeks ahead.
16 December 2025
The benefits of AgNav – a farmer’s perspective
For Co. Longford dairy farmer Andrew McHugh, AgNav has become a key tool in managing his spring-calving herd and improving sustainability on the farm.
16 December 2025
Solutions for Enteric Methane Reductions in Irish Ruminant Livestock Systems
Research is ongoing in a number of areas to reduce enteric methane output on Irish livestock farms.
16 December 2025
10 Things to Know About… Bacteria
Bacteria are one of Earth’s oldest life forms - dating back over three billion years. They are masters of survival and good bacteria help nature function, but some bacteria cause infection and can be deadly.
15 December 2025
Getting ready for spring – December priorities
By taking actions on our farms now, we can reduce or eliminate issues in springtime. Marion Fox, Teagasc Advisor, Galway Clare Region, tells us more.
15 December 2025
Economic impacts of sward species diversity and Nitrogen application level in pasture based dairy systems
A new study from Teagasc has found that using diverse grass mixes in dairy farming systems can lead to increased farm profits while cutting nitrogen (N) fertiliser application levels.
15 December 2025
Should you be making any changes to your farm enterprise in 2026?
With the sun setting on 2025, Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, encourages drystock farmers to review the performance of their farms over the past 12 months in order to plan effectively for the year ahead.
15 December 2025
Signpost update: Silage testing and controlling fluke
Tomas O’Toole, sheep farmer participant in the Teagasc Signpost Programme, looks at his plans for winter feeding and flock management prior to housing.
14 December 2025