Articles
Making high quality silage for dairy farms
Silage quality for the milking herd and the replacement heifer enterprise needs to be 74 DMD+, while 68-70 DMD silage is adequate for the dry cow period.
13 April 2026
Maximising synchronisation success
As part of Teagasc Dairy Breeding Week, Dr Stephen Butler, Teagasc Researcher spoke to Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to provide an insight into how to maximise the success of a synchronisation programme.
12 April 2026
Focus on breeding performance at Newford Open Day
The countdown is on to a major beef breeding event, as the Newford Farm Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 22nd April at 4pm, Catherine Egan tells us more.
12 April 2026
Food Industry Road Map 2030
Teagasc has published a Food Industry Road Map to 2030. The Irish food sector makes a significant contribution to employment, output and national incomes.
11 April 2026
Cut your nitrogen bill with red and white clover
An upcoming webinar from the Teagasc Future Beef team will examine ways farmers can cut their fertiliser bills by using white and red clover in their grazing and silage swards.
11 April 2026
Tailoring nitrogen for better returns
Nitrogen is arguably the most important input in agriculture, and applying the right amount in the right place is essential to maximising return on investment.
10 April 2026
Felling Trees – Do you need a license?
Felling trees in Ireland is regulated under the Forestry Act 2014, which states that trees cannot be cut down without obtaining a felling license from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While there are exemptions to this rule, under the current legislation a license is required in order to fell any tree. Padraic O’Leary tells us more.
10 April 2026
‘A no-brainer’: Brian Nicholson’s agroforestry journey
Brian Nicholson sees agroforestry as a positive addition to his farm. In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Terry Carroll, Teagasc Advisor, and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, expand on some of the benefits.
10 April 2026
Managing your sheep farm through April
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, joins this week’s episode of the OviCast podcast to outline the key priorities for the month ahead.
10 April 2026
Ponds in the spotlight: Understanding their role for pollinators
Little is known about how ponds benefit pollinators. Walsh Scholar, Clémentine Sitoleux is embarking on a 4-year PhD, funded by Teagasc, to find out how farmland ponds benefit pollinators.
10 April 2026