Articles

‘If you’re willing to put in the hard work and follow your dreams, you can achieve a lot’

Robyn Dowling, from Skerries, Co. Dublin, was named Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2025. Describing it as “a huge personal achievement”, especially as “the first equine student to do so”, she operates Hacketstown Stud Stables, a family run riding school and livery yard.
19 July 2026

Market and Policy Outlook at the Beef Pulse Forum

A bonus episode of The Beef Edge podcast, featuring a recording of the Beef Pulse Forum on Market and Policy Outlook from the Teagasc BEEF2026 Open Day.
18 July 2026

What farmers can do to improve water quality

Sinéad Devaney, Teagasc Advisor with the Agricultural Sustainability and Advisory Support Programme (ASSAP), says water quality is everyone's concern and responsibility. From farmers and foresters to fishers, landowners and rural and urban communities, everyone has a role in protecting and restoring Ireland's waters.
18 July 2026

US Ambassador visits Teagasc Oak Park

Teagasc welcomed the Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland, His Excellency, Mr. Edward Sharp Walsh, to Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow recently.
17 July 2026

Preparing native broadleaf trees for Ireland’s future forests

Robert Pim, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, and Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Teagasc Tree Improvement Research Officer, explain how tree improvement is helping ensure Ireland’s native broadleaf species are better adapted to tomorrow’s climate.
17 July 2026

Is your farm safety statement up to date?

As Farm Safety Week approaches, Emer McCrum, Teagasc Pig Specialist, outlines why keeping your farm safety statement up to date is essential for legal compliance, good farm management and workplace safety.
17 July 2026

Signpost update: Helping later-born calves catch up

Regardless of year, dairy-beef farmers will often end up with a cohort of lighter calves. Here, DairyBeef 500 Programme participant, Denis Hickey outlines his strategy to keep younger and lighter calves thriving at grass.
17 July 2026

Straw: to chop or not? Practical considerations for your farm

With the dry hot weather, harvest 2026 has started earlier than expected. Many winter barley growers have rows of golden straw ready for baling with no immediate panic on getting them baled and collected. But what about the remaining crops in a few weeks’ time; will the weather hold dry? Will there be buyers for this year’s straw? Are there alternatives to baling which make financial sense? John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Programme Advisor, tells us more.
16 July 2026

Why cation exchange capacity matters on your farm

Eddie Casey spoke to Michael Hennessy at the recent Johnstown Castle Research Centre Open Day to talk about Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and why it’s important for farmers to understand their soils and the actions they can take to influence CEC and nutrient retention.
16 July 2026

Getting footbaths right

A good footbath routine can reduce infectious lameness and improve hoof health. A well-designed footbath, used correctly, helps protect both animal welfare and farm profitability. Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us more.
16 July 2026