Articles
Listen: A Preview of the 2025 National Beef Conference
Pearse Kelly, Teagasc’s Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an insight into what’s in store at the Teagasc National Beef Conference, which is taking place on 18th November in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway, starting at 5pm.
5 November 2025
How Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of Ireland’s food industry
Teagasc has brought together industry and researchers to hear how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could shape the future of the food industry, at the Teagasc Food Innovation Gateway event. It was held at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, County Cork, on Tuesday 4 November.
5 November 2025
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2024 revealed
Teagasc has released its latest Sustainability Report focusing on the year 2024. It has also launched a new sustainability data visualisation dashboard, featuring over a decade’s worth of sustainability metrics for Irish farming.
4 November 2025
Gaining an Edge in Grower Performance
Emer McCrum and Michael McKeon discussed the key pillars of pig production; health, housing and feed, and how effective management drives profitability at the recent Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference.
4 November 2025
Succession: you can’t avoid it
Succession is inevitable, so starting the process early, communicating well, and taking good advice will help ensure the best outcome for all. James McDonnell tells us more.
4 November 2025
Winter feeding starts with silage quality
High-quality silage forms the foundation of winter feeding in dairy-beef systems. However, achieving target liveweight gains depends on balancing this with appropriate concentrate supplementation. Silage analysis is therefore essential in planning feeding strategies.
4 November 2025
Establishing a sustainable source of native seeds
Saoirse O’Neill, Field Research Technician at Teagasc, Dr. Colin Kelleher, Keeper of the National Herbarium at the National Botanic Gardens, and Dr. Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer at Teagasc, discuss the new NATSEED project and explore its potential applications for Ireland’s native tree species.
3 November 2025
Maximise weanling performance and housing checklist
Maximising weanling performance starts with careful preparation before housing, this article outlines the most important checklist items you should have in order.
3 November 2025
Preparing to Step Back: Essential Steps for Farmers
From the day you step forward, you should be planning to step back. Hugh MacEneaney reminds us that early planning is the key to ensuring both a secure retirement and the continued success of the family farm.
3 November 2025
Equine breeding course for Sport Horse Breeders
A comprehensive course aimed at Sport Horse and pony breeders will be offered by Teagasc Equine Specialists this November.
2 November 2025