Articles

Don’t let the incorrect pre-grazing yield hit protein

Previous Teagasc research has shown the impact sward quality has on animal performance in a dairy herd, particularly on the protein percentage. This week, through its weekly newsletter, the Teagasc Grass10 team delved further into the reasons why dairy farmers should focus on pre-grazing yield to optimise protein percentage.
24 May 2026

View parlour and building designs from the comfort of your own home

Are you embarking on a building project or looking for guidance on how to make improvements around your farmyard? If so, checking out the virtual farmyard tours collection on the Teagasc website is a must.
23 May 2026

Don’t bury your head in the sand on slurry storage requirements

From the October 1, 2028, dairy farms will have to comply with additional slurry and soiled water storage requirements.
22 May 2026

Oats as an ingredient in pig diets

Although oats have not typically been a major grain included in pig diets they can be used very efficiently in either raw or processed forms. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Pig Nutrition Researcher, tells us more.
22 May 2026

Trees and forests in our lives at Bloom 2026

As well as the engaging horticultural exhibits, visitors to Bloom 2026 will be able to explore the many benefits of trees and forests in our lives, whether in our gardens or in our wider landscape. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Liam Kelly previews the Teagasc Forestry Department’s presence at the event.
22 May 2026

Inside John Pringle’s suckler-to-beef system

Future Beef Programme farmer, John Pringle from Co. Wicklow gives an insight into his suckler beef system finishing bulls at under 16 months, preparing for silage and the upcoming National Beef Open Day taking place on 29th May at 6:30pm on this episode of the Beef Edge podcast.
22 May 2026

FarmBioNet at the Farming for Nature Festival

This International Day of Biological Diversity, Meritxell Grau and Saorla Kavanagh would like to celebrate all the farmers protecting and enhancing biodiversity while producing food and many other important services for society.
22 May 2026

Cost driven choices: Jim McCarthy on his changing machinery policy

For this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Michael Hennessy re-visits the conversation with Jim McCarthy, who farms an extensive holding in north-eastern Romania.
21 May 2026

Removing the ‘guesswork’ with precision farming

Precision farming, using technology, data and careful monitoring, helps farmers like Don Somers grow crops more efficiently. Siobhán Kavanagh and John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost, write on some of the technologies being utilised on his Wexford tillage farm.
21 May 2026

Plant-based ingredient opportunities for Ireland’s tillage and food sector showcased

Marking the completion of six years of research on how Ireland can produce more high value ingredients from crops including faba beans, lupins and peas, grasses and various sea weeds, the U-Protein project hosted its closing symposium on Wednesday, 20 May at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark.
21 May 2026