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Tillage Edge: Better weed control begins before emergence

On this week’s episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Teagasc Crop Specialists, Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan discuss the critical role of pre-emergence herbicides in managing both grass and broadleaf weeds.
8 October 2026

Potassium: Should all of it be applied in autumn?

Potassium may receive less attention than nitrogen, but cereals have a substantial requirement for it, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan explains why it needs a little more thought in autumn.
8 October 2026

‘Keeping cows out of the river is a brilliant job’

Dairy farming in Mullagh, Co. Cavan, Eamonn Gargan sees the benefits – both long term and short term – of implementing actions to improve water quality on his farm.
8 October 2026

Budget 2027: Key measures for farmers

Budget 2027 includes changes to farm taxation, succession supports and social protection, Farm Management Specialist at Teagasc, Kevin Connolly outlines some of the main budget measures.
7 October 2026

New managers appointed in Teagasc Tipperary and Galway/Clare advisory regions

Padraig Fitzgerald and Enda Geoghegan have been appointed as Regional Advisory Managers in Teagasc.
7 October 2026

Farm walk to focus on setting the farm up for a successful spring

Munster Pasture Progress Award Winners, Anne Keane, Esther Walsh and Oisín Shannon will host a farm walk on October 9, 2026, at 11am, focused on setting the farm up for a successful spring.
7 October 2026

Getting Cattle Winter Ready: Vaccinations, Timing & Animal Health

As part of the Getting Winter Ready series, Catherine Egan is joined on this week’s Beef Edge podcast by MSD Animal Health Veterinary Manager, Cara Sheridan, to discuss an important part of preparing cattle for winter housing: vaccination.
7 October 2026

Beef Management Notes – October 2026

With winter housing approaching, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Martina Harrington shares key management tips on setting the farm up for next spring’s grass, keeping weanlings healthy, preparing for housing and keeping track of important scheme deadlines.
7 October 2026

Dairy and suckler calves – the importance of vaccination

Managing calf health, whether dairy or suckler, is very important, writes Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, who delves into the importance of herd health management and vaccination programmes.
7 October 2026

‘One in five people living in Ireland are affected by arthritis’

Farmers are encouraged to act on arthritis, especially as one in five people living in Ireland are affected by the condition.
7 October 2026