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Varieties for 2026 – a report from Goldcrop’s open day
In the first of two episodes covering seed company open days held earlier this year, John Dunne from Goldcrop discusses the selection of varieties available this season.
21 August 2025
Trust key for successful Waterford contract rearing agreement
James Kearney and his son Michael farm 45ha (plus commonage) in Ballysaggart, Co. Waterford. They have been rearing replacement heifers for dairy farmer, Adrian Casey for the last six years. Prior to this, the Kearneys were running a Friesian calf to beef system on the farm, purchasing their bull calves from Adrian.
21 August 2025
Fodder budgeting, lamb sales and breeding prep with Tomas O’Toole
Tomas O’Toole, BETTER Farm Sheep and Signpost Programmes, brings us up to date with the latest happenings from his farm in Clifden, Co. Galway, August’s focus centres on fodder budgeting, lamb sales and preparing for the upcoming breeding season.
21 August 2025
Beef Edge: Michael Biggins on his suckling to weanling system
Future Beef farmer, Michael Biggins from Co. Mayo is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss his suckler beef system, weanling management and the upcoming farm walk taking place on his farm.
20 August 2025
Need to complete an organic training course?
Teagasc will run a number of Organic Farming Principles courses, starting on August 26, in various locations across the country.
20 August 2025
Grass, feed and fertility: Planning ahead on Cathal Irwin’s suckler farm
For Irish suckler farmers, the key to a profitable system lies in combining good grassland management, secure winter fodder supplies and strong breeding performance.
20 August 2025
OviCast: August grass update with Dr. Philip Creighton
Teagasc researcher, Dr. Philip Creighton features on this week’s episode of the Ovicast podcast, providing a monthly update on grassland management.
19 August 2025
Diary date: Crops Forum planned for September
The annual Teagasc Crops Forum will take place on Wednesday, 10 September in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The Teagasc Crops Forum is the key annual event for tillage farmers, agronomists and industry stakeholders to explore the latest research, market opportunities and practical strategies for profitable crop production.
19 August 2025
Back to basics with your replacement heifers
Weighing your dairy replacement heifers is a key component of successful heifer rearing, writes Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, who outlines ways to address underperformance at farm level.
19 August 2025
Hill Farming insights await at CAFRE Open Day
On Wednesday, 3rd September, CAFRE and Teagasc are hosting a joint Upland Open Day at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE’s) Hill Farm Centre, Glenwherry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.
19 August 2025