Articles
Critical field work to be completed as soon as possible
Conor Kavanagh, a tillage advisor from Tipperary, and Eoin Lyons, a tillage advisor from Laois, join the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss spring planting progress in their respective areas and outline priorities for the coming week.
2 April 2026
New Manager appointed in Teagasc Kerry and Limerick Advisory Region
Nora O'Donovan has been appointed as Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager in the Kerry and Limerick region. The appointment was approved at the Teagasc Authority meeting on Wednesday, 1 April.
2 April 2026
Priorities for spring planting
Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer discusses priorities for spring planting, highlighting the urgency of sowing spring beans and wheat early and making cost-effective decisions in a challenging, wet season.
2 April 2026
VALPRO Path Webinar to Showcase Faba Bean’s Role in Europe’s Plant Protein Future
The Horizon Europe VALPRO Path project, coordinated by Teagasc, will host a webinar on Thursday, , 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM CET, exploring the potential of faba bean in building sustainable plant-protein value chains.
2 April 2026
Horticulture Road Map 2030
The Teagasc Horticulture Road Map 2030 provides an overview of Ireland’s horticulture sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
2 April 2026
Signpost update: Focused on calf sourcing
Playing catch up after a difficult spring, DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Denis Hickey provides an update on calf sourcing, grassland management and fertiliser applications from his dairy-beef enterprise in Co. Cork.
2 April 2026
OviCast – Coccidiosis in Lambs
Dr. Orla Keane joins us to discuss coccidiosis in lambs, a common but often underestimated issue affecting flock performance.
1 April 2026
Seven steps to a successful suckler calving season
Planning now will make calving 2027 simpler, more compact and more profitable. The aim for every suckler farmer should be a tight calving spread, fertile cows and lively calves on the ground early. Martina Harrington, FutureBeef Programme Manager tells us more.
1 April 2026
Teagasc’s Cliona Ryan Wins BISAS Communication Award for Impactful Livestock Genomics Campaign
Teagasc researcher Dr. Cliona Ryan has received the BISAS Communication in Marketing Excellence Award for her innovative campaign translating complex genomic research into practical tools for farmers.
1 April 2026
Getting Silage Right in a Difficult Spring
Teagasc Specialist Mark Plunkett, from the Signpost Programme, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss fertiliser application for silage this year.
1 April 2026