Articles
The latest research findings from the Derrypatrick herd
Dr. Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc Grange, is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the latest research being carried out in 2025 and the plans for 2026.
17 December 2025
Diversification to the fore in Co. Cork
Crowned the Diversification category winner of the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2025, Emer O’Keeffe is an organic sheep and beef farmer from Co. Cork, who farms in partnership with husband James Leahy.
17 December 2025
Clipping and lice control – protecting winter performance
With cattle now housed, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, David Argue reminds us why lice and mite infestations shouldn’t be overlooked over the winter months.
17 December 2025
Teagasc signs new Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level Agreements with Private Agricultural Colleges
Teagasc has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and updated Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Ireland’s three Private Agricultural Colleges: Gurteen College, Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry and Mountbellew Agricultural College.
16 December 2025
US Farm Safety Expert to Address ‘Farm Risk Paradox’ at Teagasc Seminar
Teagasc will host a seminar on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, exploring why high rates of farm injuries persist despite decades of research and safety awareness campaigns.
16 December 2025
A December grass update for sheep farmers
Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to share key grazing management tips for the weeks ahead.
16 December 2025
The benefits of AgNav – a farmer’s perspective
For Co. Longford dairy farmer Andrew McHugh, AgNav has become a key tool in managing his spring-calving herd and improving sustainability on the farm.
16 December 2025
Solutions for Enteric Methane Reductions in Irish Ruminant Livestock Systems
Research is ongoing in a number of areas to reduce enteric methane output on Irish livestock farms.
16 December 2025
10 Things to Know About… Bacteria
Bacteria are one of Earth’s oldest life forms - dating back over three billion years. They are masters of survival and good bacteria help nature function, but some bacteria cause infection and can be deadly.
15 December 2025
Getting ready for spring – December priorities
By taking actions on our farms now, we can reduce or eliminate issues in springtime. Marion Fox, Teagasc Advisor, Galway Clare Region, tells us more.
15 December 2025