Articles
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
Hedge cutting window set to open
Farmers are being reminded that the prohibited period for hedge cutting comes to an end from September 1. Section 40 of the Wildlife Act prohibits the cutting of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August
31 August 2025
Celebrating Ireland’s hedgerows
To celebrate National Hedgerow Week, Dr. Catherine Keena joins this episode of the Environment Edge to explain the difference between topped and treeline hedges.
30 August 2025
Using the upturn to prepare for a downturn
John McCabe, Advisor on the Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme, shares some suggestions for diverting surplus cash towards areas that can provide high returns and that help reduce exposure to price and weather shocks.
30 August 2025
The role of Timber Harvester Heads in recording a harvest
Accurate, real-time information on the volume and classification of timber being harvested is an essential tool for forest managers, contractors, and forest owners. In this, the sixth of eight articles in a series, Teagasc Forestry Advisors explain the role of the harvesting head.
29 August 2025
Celebrating Carlow farmers’ contribution to nature
As part of National Heritage Week, a Farming for Nature Celebration took place in Myshall, County Carlow, on August 16th, 2025. Claudia Barry, Teagasc Biodiversity Research Technician and Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, Teagasc Farmland Biodiversity Research Officer, tell us more.
29 August 2025
Pig Edge: What you need to know about on-farm incineration
On-farm incineration is a method of waste management that has gained growing attention in recent years.
29 August 2025