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How competitive is Irish grain production?
This week’s Tillage Edge podcast marks the beginning of a series from this year’s Teagasc National Conference, which will focus on the research and issues shaping tillage farming in the years ahead.
29 January 2026
Suir Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan Launched
A healthy river catchment provides high-quality drinking water, supports livelihoods such as agriculture, recreational angling, and water sports, and is the foundation for local ecosystems so plants, animals, fish and insects that depend on having healthy water can thrive and flourish.
29 January 2026
The cost of growing your crops
A staple for delegates at the annual Teagasc National Tillage Conference and made available to growers before spring cropping gets underway in earnest, Teagasc has published its Crops Costs and Returns 2026.
29 January 2026
Steps to protect water quality
Each year we are seeing greater focus on the importance of farming for water quality. How we farm is critical to maintaining good water quality. Sinéad Devaney, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare discusses key regulations and practical steps to protect our waters.
29 January 2026
An overview of the EU poultry market
From input costs, consumption and retail demand, and the outlook for the poultry sector, Shauna Jager, Bord Bia, takes an in-depth look at the EU poultry market.
29 January 2026
Teagasc Launches New Rye Growers’ Guide at 2026 National Tillage Conference
Teagasc has officially launched the Rye Growers’ Guide, a comprehensive new resource designed to support Irish tillage farmers in optimising rye production for feed and food as well as for use in the drinks industry.
28 January 2026
Tillage a valuable cog in Irish agri-food system
Despite 2025 income challenges and uncertainty surrounding harvest prices in 2026, Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, reaffirmed the importance of the Irish tillage industry when opening proceedings at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, today, January 28.
28 January 2026
From Purchase to Performance: Rearing Dairy-Beef Calves
For the second part of the 'Dairy Calf to Beef’ series’ on the Beef Edge, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue discusses what to be aware of when sourcing calves and the essential things to get right during the rearing process.
28 January 2026
Safety on suckler farms this spring
With calving just around the corner on many suckler farms, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane shares some key tips to maximise safety at this busy time of year.
28 January 2026
Farm smart and claim these seven supports
Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026