Articles
Assessing BYDV risk
Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins looks at the BYDV risks, sharing key tips on crop assessment and the control options available.
14 November 2025
The importance of pregnancy scanning sows
Pregnancy scanning is an essential management tool on pig farms, writes Ciarán Carroll, Head of Knowledge Transfer, Pig Development Department, who looks at the role it plays in improving efficiency and productivity.
14 November 2025
Teagasc Kildalton College students thriving on overseas placements with the help of Waterford FRS
Established to acknowledge the late John Fitzgerald’s dedication to farm placements and the development of young people in agriculture, College Teacher and Practical Learning Period Officer, Declan Byrne writes on how the John Fitzgerald Memorial Travel Bursary is enabling Teagasc Kildalton students to broaden their horizons and skillsets through overseas placements.
14 November 2025
Autumn – a time to take stock of tillage farm sustainability actions
Following a recent visit to Vincent Macken’s tillage farm in Co. Meath, Signpost Tillage Programme Advisor, John Mahon reflects on some of the practical measures taken after the combine stops rolling that greatly reduce the farm’s carbon footprint while enhancing local biodiversity and water quality.
13 November 2025
Teagasc Ballyhaise celebrates 240 graduates at 2025 Presentation of Certificates and Awards
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College celebrated the achievements of approximately 240 students at its Presentation of Certificates and Awards held recently at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The cohort included full time learners alongside part time evening class and distance education graduates completing Level 5 and Level 6 certificates across dairy, drystock, mechanisation and forestry.
13 November 2025
Harvest results: How Irish tillage performed in 2025
Teagasc Tillage Specialists, Shay Phelan and Ciarán Collins discuss the key findings from the Teagasc Harvest Report 2025 on this week’s Tillage Edge.
13 November 2025
Diary dates: Four farm walks for Teagasc Winter Milk Week
Teagasc Winter Milk Week will see four farm walks taking place from November 17 to 21. The theme of Teagasc Winter Milk Week is Maximising Margins from Winter Milk.
13 November 2025
High-value weanlings out west
With West of Ireland farmers being the backbone of the Irish suckler herd, Keith Fahy, Drystock Advisor in Athenry, writes why the upcoming Teagasc National Beef Conference is a must attend event.
13 November 2025
Hybrid burgers: Meat meets plants…
Hybrid beef burgers blend traditional meat with a portion of plant protein, providing options and choice for those who wish to increase the proportion of plant-based nutrients in their diet, without compromising on eating experience.
12 November 2025
Tipperary and Cavan destinations for Teagasc Dairy Conference
The Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2025 takes place on Wednesday 26 November in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel, County Tipperary and Thursday, 27th November in the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan.
12 November 2025