Articles
Teagasc Beef Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Beef Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, Niall Kerins focuses on replenishing silage stocks, fertilising second-cut silage ground, why it’s the time for lime and previews some of the approaching events that will be of interest to beef farmers, including BEEF2026 at Teagasc, Grange.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Dairy Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Dairy Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Dr Joe Patton shares his top five tips for the month ahead, offers advice to farmers on benchmarking the efficiency of milk production from grass and examines the role of and examines the role of 10-in-7 milking as a potential labour saver on farm.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Sheep Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Sheep Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares management notes on planning for weaning, shearing, managing culls and keeping quality grass ahead of lambs. Details of the fast-approaching Teagasc National Sheep Conference are also shared.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Tillage Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Tillage Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan brings you an update on disease control in winter wheat, spring barley and bean crops, and reminds growers that preventing seed return of grass weeds is the first line of defence for next year’s crop.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Environment Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc May Environmental Advisory Newsletter. As summer farming activity increases across the country, June provides an important opportunity to focus on grassland management, nutrient efficiency and sustainable farming practices that deliver benefits both on the farm and for the wider environment.
2 June 2026
Teagasc Forestry Advisory Newsletter – June
Welcome to the Teagasc June Forestry Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Forestry Communications and Digital Media Specialist, Frances McHugh outlines details of the upcoming Forest Management Walks and other engaging forestry events, and also brings you the latest on tree improvement research.
2 June 2026
Why grazed grass still wins on feed costs
With the increased cost of fuel and fertiliser, Peter Doyle, Grassland Researcher in Teagasc, Grange, joins Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the cost of growing grass, silage and other feeds.
1 June 2026
Mobility scoring of dairy cows
Lameness is a common problem on dairy farms and can have a major effect on cow health, welfare and overall performance. Padraig O’Connor writes on the role of regular mobility scoring – an effective tool available to dairy farmers to identify and reduce lameness.
1 June 2026
Why 2026 is the year to start the farm transfer conversation
For many farm families in Ireland, succession remains one of the most difficult conversations around the kitchen table. Putting off decisions about farm transfer can create significant legal, financial and family difficulties. Eimear Hughes, Teagasc Farm Advisor, tells us more.
31 May 2026
Compact calving and grassland management driving profitability in West Cork
A dairy enterprise growing from strength to strength, built on the cornerstones of compact calving and grassland management, James Daunt, a B&T Dairy Enterprise advisor based in the Teagasc Clonakilty, visits Denise Twomey to find out more about the dairy enterprise.
31 May 2026