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Protecting margins through smart crop planning focus of Teagasc Crops Forum
The Teagasc Crops Forum takes place in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 T925, on Thursday, September 10 at 2pm, centred on the theme of ‘Protecting Margins Through Smart Crop Planning’.
3 September 2026
Hedgerows: ‘Commuter corridors’ for wildlife
Coinciding with National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the role of hedgerows as commuter corridors for birds, pollinators and small animals is discussed.
3 September 2026
New date and time announced for Future Beef Farm Walk
Due to the passing of a retired Teagasc colleague, James Skehan’s farm walk has been postponed to Friday, September 11 at 5pm.
2 September 2026
The importance of farm succession planning
In advance of Generational Renewal Week 2026 which takes place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, Teagasc specialist Ruth Fennell joins the Beef Edge podcast to discuss succession planning and preview the week.
2 September 2026
Managing autumn grass supplies following drought conditions
September's grassland management approach will vary considerably between farms, writes Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, who details the various strategies sheep farmers should employ when facing a grass shortage or target supplies.
2 September 2026
Beef Management Notes – September 2026
Sharing key advice on dealing with a fodder shortage, managing dairy-bred calves and keeping your replacement heifers thriving, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, Pearse Kelly provides management notes for the month of September.
2 September 2026
Autumn control is key for rat’s tail fescue
Early action is key to preventing rat’s tail fescue from becoming established, writes Teagasc Researcher, Vijaya Bhaskar.
2 September 2026
Slowing the flow to boost carbon storage at Gurteen College
Although requiring small changes to grazing management, a rewetting project at Gurteen College has had a positive impact on reducing emissions from peat soils, Patrick Tuohy, Senior Research Officer, Kenneth Flynn, Farm Manager and Lecturer at Gurteen College, and Siobhan Kavanagh, Teagasc Signpost, tell us more
2 September 2026
Shade and shelter – an understated benefit of hedgerows
After the summer just gone and the winter fast approaching, the benefits of hedgerows – often understated – are discussed as part of National Hedgerow Week, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc.
2 September 2026
‘Leading voice’ in agricultural and environmental science honoured at UCD
In recognition of her groundbreaking research and exceptional contributions to Irish agriculture, environmental governance and public policy, Marie Sherwood has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science from University College Dublin.
1 September 2026