Articles
Teagasc Sheep Advisory Newsletter – April
Welcome to the Teagasc April Sheep Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Michael Gottstein brings you management notes on grassland management, grouping up ewes, flock health and plans for silage.
9 April 2026
Teagasc Tillage Advisory Newsletter – April
Welcome to the Teagasc April Tillage Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan brings us key agronomy advice for winter crops such as barley, wheat, oats and oilseed rape and shares management tips for spring crop establishments.
9 April 2026
Teagasc BEEF2026 Open Day
The BEEF2026 Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 1st July at Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, County Meath. This is the main Teagasc Open Day for 2026, and the event theme is ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’. It will feature the latest research and innovation in beef cattle farming. The Beef2026 Open Day is kindly sponsored by FBD Insurance
8 April 2026
Newford farm update and breeding season preparation
On the latest episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Michael Fagan, Teagasc technician on Newford demonstration farm, gives an update on the farm, the breeding season ahead and the open day taking place on Wednesday, 22nd April.
8 April 2026
What must we understand to support climate action on farms?
Dr. Mohammad Mohammdrezaei, Teagasc Researcher tells us about the EMIT-CHANGE Project, which will explore how Irish farmers adopt climate mitigation actions and what is needed to support on-farm climate action.
8 April 2026
Sulphur improves efficiency of Fertiliser N
There is an ever increasing need to improve the return from applied fertiliser nitrogen (N) to reduce farm greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm profitability, Mark Plunkett, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, tells us more.
8 April 2026
Why are farmers not transferring the farm?
Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, Athenry, Co. Galway discusses the importance of timely farm transfers to ensure long-term viability.
8 April 2026
New Chairperson of Moorepark Technology Limited Appointed
Aine Hallihan, Director of Research and Development with Carbery Group, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Moorepark Technology Limited (MTL).
7 April 2026
A national survey: What do Irish consumers value in apples?
Apples are among the most widely consumed fruits in Ireland. However, more than 90% of the apples available on the Irish market are currently imported.
7 April 2026
Better Farming for Water with Pat Dillon
Water quality continues to be a major focus for the agricultural industry, and while farmers are already making changes on farm, there is increasing emphasis on how practical actions can improve water quality outcomes at catchment level.
7 April 2026