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Soil Health Week: Avoid physical damage
Soil structure has a major influence on how well a soil functions. When it is damaged, writes Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Nutrition Specialist, crop establishment and rooting can suffer, water infiltration is reduced and the soil can become less resilient to both drought and heavy rainfall.
23 September 2026
Farmers’ experiences front and centre in new water quality video series
A new five-part video series developed by Teagasc that highlights the positive actions being taken by farmers throughout the Boyne catchment to protect and enhance water quality has been launched.
22 September 2026
Changes to Level 5 and 6 Teagasc Courses
If you started a Teagasc Level 5 or Level 6 educational course but took a break before completion, an upcoming change may affect your ability to return and complete your qualification in the future.
22 September 2026
Policy priorities to support women-led innovation in Irish farming identified in new research
Research from University of Galway, Longford Women's Link and Teagasc has identified nine policy priorities to better support women-led innovation in Irish farming and rural areas.
22 September 2026
Diary date: Lowland and hill sheep Growing Organics walk
On Friday, September 25 at 2pm, Barry and Sharon O’Hagan will host a Growing Organics Farm Walk, centred on their lowland and hill sheep production system.
22 September 2026
Store lamb options for store lamb producers and purchasers
Forage availability, animal health and concentrate input are all important factors store lamb producers and purchasers need to bear in mind, Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, shares expert tips.
22 September 2026
Soil Health Week: Assess your soil health
Conducting regular soil analysis is a critical part of soil management on any productive farm system and provides the fertility profile, including soil pH and nutrient status. But, as Teagasc Soil and Nutrition Specialist, Veronica Nyhan explains, assessing soil health means looking beyond the chemical results.
22 September 2026
EU Commissioner visits Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
Teagasc outlined the actions farmers are taking to improve water quality and address fodder deficits when the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen visited the Teagasc Exhibition at the National Ploughing Championships.
21 September 2026
Managing cashflow: What dairy farmers need to consider
Cashflow is always an important part of running a dairy farm. In a year like 2026, however, keeping a close eye on the money coming in and going out has become even more important.
21 September 2026
Autumn Beef Mart Events get underway this week
Teagasc will host a series of Beef Mart Events at marts across the country this autumn, providing practical advice to help farmers breed high-quality weanlings and maximise animal performance over the winter.
21 September 2026