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A case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh, County Tyrone.
13 March 2026
Signpost update: Balancing sheep farming with off-farm work commitments
Michael Forde, a participant in the Teagasc Better Farm Sheep and Signpost Programmes, explains why being prepared is an essential when balancing sheep farming with off-farm work commitments.
13 March 2026
Treating hypothermic lambs
With lambing now in full swing on most farms, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares some essential advice for treating hypothermic lambs.
13 March 2026
Key take-home messages from the Teagasc Drystock Grass Workshops
Walk the farm, turn lighter stock out first and plan your fertiliser and slurry applications; Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, shares some of the key take-home messages from the recent series of Teagasc Drystock Grass Workshops this spring.
13 March 2026
Teagasc to host webinar on Agriculture and Horticulture Apprenticeships
This year will see the fourth intake of apprentices to the Agriculture and Horticulture apprenticeship programmes that are up and running in three Teagasc Colleges.
12 March 2026
Tillage Edge – Getting the Most from Fertilisers as Prices Rise
On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Dr Veronica Nyhan, Soils and Plant Nutrition Specialist with Teagasc, discusses current soil fertility trends and how farmers can get the best return from applied fertilisers.
12 March 2026
Top Tips for March and April to protect water quality
Along with improving nutrient efficiency and farm profitability, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm.
12 March 2026
Tapping into the potential of seaweed for health and wellness
Irish seaweeds offer a huge opportunity to marine processors to develop new, food ingredients for health and wellness, and to diversify their market offerings through collaboration with traditional food industries including dairy and the prepared consumer foods sector.
12 March 2026
Low Carbon Irish Grain – what’s your number?
John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Advisor, writes on the benefits of using AgNav Tillage, a free online tool available to all Irish tillage farmers that can drive profitable, lower carbon grain production.
12 March 2026
Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The profit difference in your cattle
Over the last few years, farmers have become more aware of the Commercial Beef Value (CBV). In the first of a two-part series, the Beef Edge podcast, hosted by Catherine Egan, delves into its importance.
11 March 2026