Articles
Clostridial diseases on dairy calf to beef farms
One of the main challenges with clostridial disease is how fast it can strike. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard shares key advice – focusing on the risk factors and preventative options – for dairy-beef producers.
20 May 2026
Preventing redwater during the high-risk period
Future Beef Programme Advisor, Aisling Molloy brings us up to date with the latest happenings from Michael and Niall Biggins’ farm in Co. Mayo, where preventative actions are being taken against redwater disease.
20 May 2026
Producer organisations growing from strength to strength out west
With a significant number of organic lambs and hoggets being produced along the western seaboard, John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, and Oisín O’Connor, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, tell us about the Western Organic Producer Organisation, which aims to connect breeders, finishers and buyers.
19 May 2026
Maximising lamb thrive
After a challenging spring, Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, outlines strategies to maximise lamb performance between now and weaning.
19 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
Teagasc research reveals nutritional potential of Irish-grown oats
Your morning bowl of porridge could pack more protein than an egg-based breakfast, it all comes down to the type of oats you choose.
19 May 2026
Breeding for Bovine TB resistance
The uncertainty around trade restrictions, increased labour demand, pressure on housing and feed, and the mental toll of a bovine tuberculosis (bTB) breakdown all add up to significant stress for farmers.
18 May 2026
Claire Mooney on water quality tips
Claire Mooney, Catchment Coordinator for the Suir, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss practical tips for farmers in relation to improving water quality.
18 May 2026
Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026 to take place in Monaghan
The Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 20 May, at the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan, H18 RK15.
18 May 2026
A new route to a career in the equine industry
Developed through a unique collaboration between Teagasc and leading organisations across the Irish equine industry, including Horse Sport Ireland, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, Horse Racing Ireland, Godolphin Flying Start, Irish National Stud and Coolmore Stud, Teagasc will host a webinar to explore the opportunities within the Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship on Thursday, 21 May at 7pm.
18 May 2026