Articles
Managing ewes, rams and ewe lambs post mating
Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, shares some key considerations for managing your sheep flock post mating, focusing on practices for ewes, rams and ewe lambs.
11 December 2025
Protecting poultry and battling bird flu
Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, discusses poultry health and the critical challenges of managing bird flu outbreaks.
10 December 2025
The Integrated Carbon Observatory System (ICOS) Ireland Science Meeting and Flux Tower Workshop
Ireland’s national Integrated Carbon Observatory System (ICOS) network and the accreditation of its first observation stations was launched at the recent ICOS Ireland Science Meeting.
10 December 2025
Overhanging stocks dampening tillage outlook
Irish tillage farmers face the real prospect of tighter margins in 2026, as overhanging stocks from the 2025 harvest cast doubt on any potential price increases next harvest.
10 December 2025
Confirmed: Nitrates Derogation decision
Ireland has secured the continued availability of the Nitrates Derogation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, announced today, December 9.
9 December 2025
Views wanted: A need for a Stud Manager Apprenticeship?
Since its launch in 2023, the Agricultural Consortium and Teagasc’s Farm Apprenticeship Programmes have become a key part of agricultural education in Ireland, now they need your views.
9 December 2025
Sixth Nitrates Action Programme published
The Sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, has been published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
9 December 2025
Why ewe body condition score matters
Maintaining body condition in pregnant ewes is the most important job between now and lambing time, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, Michael Gottstein shares some key tips.
9 December 2025
Teagasc Launches New Corporate Strategy “Innovating for Impact: Improving Competitiveness and Resilience in the Agrifood Sector”
Teagasc launched its new Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 “Innovating for Impact: Improving Competitiveness and Resilience in the Agrifood Sector” today, Monday, 8th December, at its Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15.
8 December 2025
Grass10: The grazing year in review
As we head into the second week of December, most grazing around the country has finished. Nikki Kennedy of the Teagasc Grass10 team reminds us that it’s a great time to look back on the year and assess what went well and what didn’t, and to look forward to the 2026 season.
8 December 2025