Articles
EELAP Project Gathers Momentum in Europe, with Progress in Ireland
European agriculture is facing major challenges involving the protection of natural resources (air, soil, water), preserving biodiversity, mitigating and adapting to climate change, while providing healthy and nutritious food for a growing population. Dr Zohreh Rafiee and Dr. Ian Short fill us in on the role of the Enriching European Landscapes with Agroecological Practices (EELAP) project.
27 February 2026
Be proactive – complete a feed budget
Each week, the Teagasc Grass10 team shares key grassland management tips; this week’s focus centres on feed budgeting, on-off grazing and managing through challenging grazing conditions.
27 February 2026
Spring grass on sheep farms
Although lambing accounts for 20-25% of the annual workload on sheep farms, Glen Corbett reminds us that attention should also be given to grassland management.
27 February 2026
More time to apply for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards
The application deadline for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026 has been extended.
27 February 2026
Spring beans – what you need to know for 2026
Sheila Alves, a researcher in Teagasc, Oak Park and Cork-based Teagasc tillage advisor, Michael McCarthy join this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss what growers need to know about spring beans for the 2026 season.
26 February 2026
From Research to Results – Suckler & Dairy Beef Research Highlights from Teagasc Grange
A live webinar took place on Wednesday, 25 February which provided an insight into the Suckler & Dairy Beef Research Highlights from Teagasc Grange.
26 February 2026
SmartDry project featured in international mastitis magazine
The SmartDry project is a Teagasc-led, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) funded research project, investigating how farmers can transition to implementing selective dry cow therapy in their herds, while maintaining udder health and reducing antibiotic use.
26 February 2026
This season isn’t about who gets out first, it’s about who gets it right
A bit of patience now can prevent problems that linger for seasons, Dr Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, writes on the importance of soil trafficability.
26 February 2026
Is it time to go liquid?
Though not for everyone, nitrogen applied through a sprayer can offer benefits compared to solid products. Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, and John Pettit, Tillage Advisor, look at the pros and cons as part of this article in Today’s Farm.
26 February 2026
Ballyhaise College Claims Top Honours at Macra & Teagasc Ag Colleges Challenge Day
The Ag Colleges Challenge Day brought together Level 5 students from across the country to demonstrate the practical skills and teamwork essential for careers in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and equine sectors.
25 February 2026