Articles
Underreporting injuries hampers farm safety
Official statistics do not provide accurate measures of the level of farm injuries or their impacts on farmers, farm businesses or farm households, as these injuries are rarely reported in Ireland or across the EU. David Meredith, John McNamara and Diana van Doorn tell us more.
8 August 2025
Timber Stack Measurement
As timber harvesting in forests affected by previous storms continues, it is in every forest owner’s interest to be in control of both the harvesting and sales processes.
8 August 2025
Welfarmers – Good Practices Evaluation Underway
Neil Tirchett shares an update on the Welfarmers project, which has seen recent developments in its mission to improve pig welfare across Europe through farmer-led knowledge sharing.
8 August 2025
Finishing fast approaching in Donegal
Teagasc DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Gareth Peoples brings us up to date with the latest happenings on his farm, updating us on parasite control programmes, grassland management and finishing plans.
8 August 2025
Do our eating habits affect how much we enjoy food: Insights from Teagasc research
A new study by researchers at Teagasc Ashtown has uncovered an intriguing link between our eating habits and the way we experience food
7 August 2025
Harvest 2025 – some record yields reported
To find out about the harvest progress across the country, Michael Hennessy talks with John Brophy, Teagasc Tillage Advisor in north Kildare, and Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast.
7 August 2025
6 tips for better autumn grassland management
Increasing the proportion of grazed grass in the diet of the dairy cow keeps costs down and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Leonard Betts, Climate Action & Sustainability Advisor, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, shares some key points to consider when managing autumn grass.
7 August 2025
Kieran McDermott’s actions to improve water quality
Teagasc Signpost Programme and Lakeland Dairies Monitor farmer, Kieran McDermott writes on the actions he’s taking as part of the Farming for Water EIP to improve water quality on his farm in Co. Monaghan.
7 August 2025
Winter oilseed rape: The star performer this harvest
As harvest is moving along well for most growers, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins takes a closer look at the performance of winter oilseed rape, reminding growers of some of the key benefits of the crop.
7 August 2025
Farmers urged to test silage quality
Feed quality has huge implications for animal performance over the winter months, and a greater focus is required on producing silage of sufficient quality for all livestock categories.
6 August 2025