Articles
Why Signpost farmer Kieran McDermott is making lime a priority
Lime is a lot cheaper per tonne than fertiliser to buy and we need to be spreading it; some key words of wisdom from Lakeland Dairies Signpost farmer, Kieran McDermott who tells us why he’s prioritising lime applications on his farm.
2 September 2025
Hedgerows – the vital role they play for our birds, bats and bees
To mark Hedgerow Week 2025, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, Dr. Catherine Keena takes a closer look at how birds, bats and bees interact with our hedgerows – using them as vital corridors for food, shelter and travel.
2 September 2025
Dairy Edge: Collaborative Farming Options
Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the various collaborative farming options that exist.
1 September 2025
Livestock handling: Looking to learn new skills?
World renowned livestock behaviour specialist, Miriam Parker will host two free livestock handling courses in September.
1 September 2025
Microbiology and Fermentation training for the food and beverage sector
Teagasc, in partnership with the Rural Food Skillnet, is offering two upcoming training courses at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. These courses are designed to support food and beverage businesses in developing technical skills.
1 September 2025
Brush up on your sustainable hedge cutting skills
With the hedge cutting season now open, farmers and contractors are invited to see sustainable hedge cutting in action on Thursday, September 4 at 11am in Teagasc Kildalton College, Co. Kilkenny E32 YW08.
1 September 2025
Hedgerows – the sum of many parts
Native hedgerows support around one hundred plant species, including trees, shrubs, climbers and herbs. Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, Dr. Catherine Keena takes a look at these components, highlighting the vital role they play in biodiversity.
1 September 2025
Dairy farmer backing needed for Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme
Grappling with the dual challenges of an economy nearing full employment and an aging farming population, Irish dairy farmers have been urged to support the Farm Manager Apprentice Programme.
1 September 2025
Listen: DairyBeef 500 farmer, Peter O’ Hanrahan explains his farm system
DairyBeef 500 farmer, Peter O’ Hanrahan from Co. Kilkenny is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss his dairy beef system, grassland management on the farm and the upcoming farm walk taking place.
31 August 2025
BETTER hill sheep farming – the Kerrigans’ journey
Joanne Masterson, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Athenry, tells us about the Kerrigan family’s journey in developing an organic hill sheep system Co. Galway.
31 August 2025