Articles
Collaborative farming – find the model that works for you
Collaborative farming is gaining popularity in Ireland, offering landowners, existing farmers and new entrants the chance to improve resource use, work-life balance, and succession planning.
8 September 2025
EU project ShapingBio offers recommendations for a competitive EU Bioeconomy
The EU-funded ShapingBio project has released a comprehensive policy brief outlining key recommendations to support the European Commission in creating an optimal framework for a sustainable and competitive European bioeconomy.
7 September 2025
Business strategy for farming
In collaboration with the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, Teagasc has been offering this business strategy accredited course once a year since 2014.
7 September 2025
Generational renewal – why it matters
Setting the scene for Generational Renewal Week, taking place from September 8 to 12, Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell tells us why a greater focus is needed on generation renewal, effective land transfer, and succession planning.
7 September 2025
Up to €75/Calf available in new Beef Welfare Scheme
The 2025 Suckler Cow Beef Welfare Scheme is now open. Shane Devaney, Teagasc Roscommon, outlines what farmers need to know.
6 September 2025
Reseeding – a win for performance and the bottom line
As part of this Signpost update, DairyBeef 500 participant, Gareth Peoples tells us why he wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to reseed this autumn – allowing for better and more efficient swards.
6 September 2025
Professor Pat Dillion receives ASA Distinguished Member Award
The 2025 recipient of the Agricultural Science Association’s (ASA’s) Distinguished Member Award is Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research in Teagasc. The presentation was made at the annual ASA conference in Cork yesterday evening.
5 September 2025
Selling Timber: Weight versus volume
Timber is generally sold either by weight (tonnes) or volume (cubic meters, m³). When comparing weight and volume measurements, it is essential to understand that timber's weight can change, but its volume generally remains the same.
5 September 2025
Teagasc publish reports to inform Nitrates Action Programme and Derogation
Teagasc has completed five reports at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. This is in line with commitments made in Water and Agriculture – a Collaborative Approach as part of the ongoing work in preparing Ireland’s next Nitrates Action Programme and importantly securing a continuance of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation.
5 September 2025
Fly control in pig housing
With the time of year and the recent good spell of weather we experienced, you may have noticed more flies present in pig buildings on your unit. Louise Clarke explains why flies are a problem, the risks they pose, and what you can do to keep fly populations under control.
5 September 2025