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Dairy Edge: Winter diets for liquid milk herds
Dr Mike Dineen, Teagasc Senior Research Officer, joins James Dunne on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss making informed decisions around the diet for freshly calved cows.
11 October 2025
Winter dosing – a guide from the Future Beef team
Like it or loathe it, the winter housing period is fast approaching and to prepare beef farmers and their livestock for the upcoming winter, the Teagasc Future Beef team has published a new technical note focusing on a Winter Health Strategy.
11 October 2025
More than just wonky carrots
Did you know that marketing standards can lead to perfectly edible and nutritious food being discarded simply because it doesn’t fit the bill in terms of size or good looks? As part of our partnership in the ROSETTA project, Teagasc is striving for solutions that not only prevents this food waste but is aiming to find alternative uses for fruits and vegetables – even the wonkiest of carrots.
10 October 2025
Rye as a competitive feed for the Irish pig sector
Michael McKeon of the Teagasc Pig Development Department discusses the potential of rye as a cost-effective and nutritionally viable alternative grain for the Irish pig sector.
10 October 2025
New Teagasc podcast for poultry producers
Covering all the news advice and insights from the poultry sector, Teagasc has launched the Poultry Edge Podcast and added it to its suite of enterprise podcasts.
10 October 2025
Managing liver fluke in sheep
With our wet climate, liver fluke is a parasite that thrives in this country. Glen Corbett, Teagasc Tuam, outlines what sheep farmers need to know about liver fluke this winter.
10 October 2025
Plant Trees, Grow Your Future
Discover how forestry can boost your income, support your farm, and secure your family’s future.
10 October 2025
Digging into soil samples
Improving soils is important. On this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Dr. Veronica Nyhan explores how understanding the basics, from soil structure to nutrient interactions, can help you make lasting improvements.
9 October 2025
Winter barley and winter wheat cropping underway
With winter cropping underway, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan shares essential advice on establishing winter barley and wheat crops and provides a timely reminder on the importance aspects of pre-emergence herbicide applications.
9 October 2025
Facts and figures on 2024 cereal production
Collated and analysed by the Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department in Teagasc, the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2024 Cereals Enterprise Factsheet showcases the average performance achieved on cereal enterprises in 2024.
9 October 2025