Articles
Post-drought management: 3 steps to protect next spring’s lamb crop
After a challenging summer, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch looks at three steps sheep farmers should take to protect flock performance next spring.
1 September 2026
Harvest round up from Tillage Signpost farmers
The harvest of combinable crops is almost complete and for this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy speaks with Tillage Signpost farmers Tom Tierney, Kildare, Don Somers Wexford, and Tom Barry, Cork, about their 2026 harvests.
1 September 2026
Hedgerows and our heritage
To celebrate National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we examine how hedgerows are more than field boundaries are interwoven with Ireland’s heritage.
1 September 2026
Sheep Management Notes – September 2026
Focused on maintaining flock performance, dealing with grass shortages, preparing for the breeding season and store lamb options, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares key management notes for the month of September.
1 September 2026
VistaMilk Launches New AgriTech Test-Bed Facility to Accelerate Innovation from Concept to Deployment
VistaMilk Explore gives innovators and businesses direct access to agricultural research expertise.
31 August 2026
Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance
Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026
Making dairy beef pay: James O’Sullivan’s farm system
Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Manager, and James O’Sullivan, DairyBeef 500 farmer from Co. Cork, discuss James’ farm system and upcoming farm walk on this episode of the Beef Edge podcast.
31 August 2026
Maintaining and improving water quality and mitigating climate change – the role of hedgerows
As part of National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we delve further into the role of hedgerows in maintaining and improving water quality and mitigating climate change.
31 August 2026
Solar PV systems: Economically viable and environmentally beneficial on dairy farms
A new study shows that solar photovoltaic systems can reduce emissions and energy costs on dairy farms, with spring-calving systems showing slightly stronger economic and environmental performance.
30 August 2026
Ewe Pre-Breeding Checks
Ewe productivity has a major impact on profitability. Two ways to increase output are use of prolific breeds and to improve ewe weight and condition ahead of breeding, Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, shares advice on getting your ewe flock in shape before breeding.
29 August 2026