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Good sheep handling facilities – An investment that delivers

With summer management now in full swing, sheep handling is becoming a regular task on many farms. John Enda Flannelly, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the importance of good sheep handling facilities.
22 August 2026

Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee

More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026

Fodder survey data highlights the need for farmers to be aware of feed supply risks for the winter ahead

The National Fodder and Food Security Committee was convened today, Friday, , by Chairperson, Mike Magan, at the request of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. The meeting was held on foot of the ongoing drought conditions in many parts of the country.
21 August 2026

Amino Acid requirements change with on-farm hygiene level

Pigs need amino acids, the building blocks of protein, rather than crude protein itself. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Research Officer, tells us how amino acid requirements can change depending on farm hygiene levels.
21 August 2026

Visit Teagasc Forestry at Ireland’s Woodland Show 2026

Ireland’s Woodland Show, celebrating the many benefits of Irish trees and woodlands, takes place at the beautiful Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, on Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30. The Teagasc stand will feature exhibits and information on forestry advisory services and applied research. Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, tells us more about this exciting event.
21 August 2026

Thinking ahead to weaning

Attention now turns to preparing weanlings for September/October sales. Most farms already know which sale they will target. Enda Neylan, Teagasc Advisor, shares some key advice.
21 August 2026

Supplementary feeds account for 50% of diets on worst drought-affected farms

Silage and concentrates account for close to 50% of the diet of dairy cows in the worst drought-affected areas, data stemming from PastureBase Ireland and brought before a recent National Fodder Meeting has revealed.
20 August 2026

Oilseed rape still the star crop on most farms

Oilseed rape has been a strong performer on Irish farms thanks to consistent yields, high prices and potential for lower production costs.
20 August 2026

No rise in common pyrethroid resistance in grain aphids, but new ‘super kdr’ changes detected

Two Teagasc studies find that the common knock down resistance (kdr) mutation in the English grain aphid has not increased in Irish barley fields since the 2018 neonicotinoid ban. However, genetic surveillance has, for the first time in this species, detected two additional mutations - including the “super kdr” M918L - signalling an early warning and the need for continued monitoring.
20 August 2026

Potato and vegetable growers under significant pressure

Prolonged dry conditions and soil moisture deficits are intensifying pressures on potato and vegetable growers.
20 August 2026