Articles
Ballyhaise suckler herd sets high standard
Exceptional production and environmental performance on challenging soil, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue tells us about the high performing suckler-to-beef system at Teagasc’s Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
30 May 2026
Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 Report
Teagasc has published its Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report, which finds that the cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose on average by 3.9% between January 2025 and January 2026.
30 May 2026
Pig stock values and insurance cover
Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Production Specialist, discusses the importance of accurately valuing pig stock to ensure adequate insurance cover on pig farms.
29 May 2026
Walking crops remains one of the most valuable management tools
Vital for assessing growth and development, along with identify issues such as grass weeds, nutrient deficiencies or emerging disease problems, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, Michael Hennessy writes on the importance of walking your crops regularly.
29 May 2026
Tractor Safety Week: Tractor driver tiredness and fatigue
Tractor driver tiredness and fatigue are major contributors to farm accidents, especially during busy periods like silage, harvest, and lambing. As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh shares essential safety tips for machinery operators.
29 May 2026
Impact of reduced chilling on Sitka spruce seedlings dormancy
Romane Guernalec, PhD student, and Tomás Byrne, Tree Improvement Technologist, tell us about how research into the Sitka spruce growth cycle could help secure the future of Irish forestry.
29 May 2026
New Teagasc guide to help gardeners grow flowers from seed
A new Teagasc publication ‘A Short Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed’ was launched today, Thursday, May 28, at Bord Bia Bloom.
28 May 2026
Food systems for the future at Bloom 2026
Food research projects demonstrating how science and innovation can support healthier diets, reduce waste and strengthen Ireland’s sustainable food future will feature as part of Teagasc’s display at Bloom 2026.
28 May 2026
Crop update from Kildare
North Kildare farmer, Phillip Harris, and Teagasc advisor, John Brophy, discuss crop progress and management challenges on this week’s Tillage Edge.
28 May 2026
Tractor Safety Week: Safety for older and younger persons
HSA figures tell us that over 90% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or a machine involved. As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh focuses on tractor safety for older and younger persons.
28 May 2026