Articles

Farm incomes to fall in 2026 as milk and cattle prices ease

A new report from Teagasc economists reviews the current position in agricultural output and input markets and assesses prospects for Irish farm incomes this year.
23 July 2026

Practical steps for farmers during this dry spell

The past few weeks have seen exceptionally high temperatures and low rainfall across all parts of the country. Padraig Glynn, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the key management priorities for drystock farmers during dry conditions.
23 July 2026

Teagasc Level 7 Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme Open for Applications

Teagasc are accepting applications for the Level 7 Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme which will start in September 2026. Apprentices will engage in the Earn While you Learn model, whereby they will engage in paid employment (on-the-job training) with a SOLAS Approved Employer during the two-year apprenticeship programme.
23 July 2026

Actions to prevent farm accidents

Farm accidents can have an instant impact on the farmer, the farm family and the farm business, so it is important to take action to prevent them. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, explains more.
23 July 2026

What happens beneath your feet when the rain stops?

After weeks of warm, dry weather it's easy to assume that the soil beneath our feet has become lifeless. Crops are under increasing moisture stress, the soil feels hard and dry, and life beneath the surface appears to have all but disappeared. Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us this isn't the case.
23 July 2026

Organic Lamb Finishing Events – From Farm to Fork

Taking place this August, the Organic Lamb Finishing Events will bring together farmers, researchers, processors and industry leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges for organic lamb production.
22 July 2026

Six Steps to Protect Dairy-Beef Cattle’s Performance During Dry Weather

The current spell of prolonged dry weather has significantly reduced grass growth on many farms, particularly across the south and south-east of the country. While grass supplies remain adequate in other regions, some farmers are already supplementing cattle at grass with silage and concentrates. Gordon Peppard, DairyBeef 500 Programme Advisor, shares his top tips to protect performance during dry weather.
22 July 2026

Ideal opportunity to carry out drainage works and maintenance

Dry summer conditions provide an ideal opportunity to carry out drainage works and maintenance on farms. Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
22 July 2026

One farm injury affects many

Sherin Maria Saji, Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholar, explains how, although a farm injury may happen to just one person, the ripple effects are felt by everyone around them.
22 July 2026

Reducing the incidence of disease on sheep farms

Effective flock biosecurity protects animal health, cuts antibiotic use and saves money, Teagasc Advisor, Eamonn Dempsey tells us more about its importance.
22 July 2026