Articles
Positive returns from beef in 2024
Economists at Teagasc have released a suite of factsheets examining the financial performance of suckler, finishing and dairy beef systems. Driven primarily by increases in gross output and reductions in production costs, the net margins recorded on all three cohorts increased in 2024 as opposed to 2023.
7 October 2025
New online dashboards put farm economic performance at your fingertips
A new online tool to provide farmers, advisors and policymakers with clear insights into the economic performance of Ireland’s main farm enterprises has been launched by Teagasc.
6 October 2025
Grassland management for the 2026 spring period starts now
Failure to have adequate grass available in spring will lead to higher production costs and is also likely to result in lower milk revenue, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy shares his key tips for autumn grassland management.
6 October 2025
Investments in lime and silage analysis deliver profit and sustainability
Enda Geoghegan, Climate and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc, Ballina, Co. Mayo, looks at two smart investments for 2025 – lime and silage analysis.
6 October 2025
Barriers to Ireland’s 2026-2030 climate change targets
A Teagasc delegation addressed the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meeting on October 1, identifying key barriers that may prevent Ireland from meeting its 2026-2030 climate change targets.
6 October 2025
October grazing – a guide from the Future Beef team
October is the most important month in the Irish grassland calendar, and a well-managed autumn rotation planner is key to setting up next spring for success.
6 October 2025
Reminder: Closing date for ACRES Non-Productive Investments applications
Participants in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have been reminded that the deadline for the submission of applications for Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) this year is Friday, 17 October.
5 October 2025
ABCDE of Transferring the Family Farm
Traditionally in Ireland, land passes from one generation to the next, but the transfer is not always smooth. While there’s no guaranteed formula for success, many issues can be avoided with enough time and planning.
5 October 2025
Listen: Grass10 Grazing Update with Shane Hegarty
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and the start of closing up for early spring grass.
5 October 2025
Farmyard management to protect water quality
Eamonn Dempsey discusses the importance of farmyard management and storage of slurry, soiled water, and farmyard manure to protect the environment and maintain soil fertility.
4 October 2025