Articles
Signpost update: Putting different establishment systems to the test
Using conventional, direct drill and min-til establishment systems, participant in the Signpost Programme, Darren Allen provides an update on his winter wheat on-farm establishment trial.
23 April 2026
Lots of rain and lambs in Galway
Participant in the Teagasc BETTER Sheep Farm and Signpost programmes, Michael Forde takes a look back at a challenging but successful lambing season, and outlines his plans for fertiliser, soil fertility improvements and silage for the year ahead.
21 April 2026
10 tips: Dealing with higher fertiliser prices on grassland farms
With the fertiliser market remaining volatile, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, Mark Plunkett shares some essential reading for grassland farmers looking to manage through a year of high fertiliser prices.
20 April 2026
‘A no-brainer’: Brian Nicholson’s agroforestry journey
Brian Nicholson sees agroforestry as a positive addition to his farm. In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Terry Carroll, Teagasc Advisor, and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, expand on some of the benefits.
10 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
Signpost update: Monitoring animal performance and multi species benefits
Spring is always a very busy time on the farm for Kay O’Sullivan, organic farmer and participant in the Teagasc Future Beef and Signpost Programmes, who shares the latest happenings from her farm in Mourneabbey.
29 March 2026
Reducing emissions from nitrogen fertiliser
With fertiliser prices increasing again, what can you do on your farm to reduce your mineral fertiliser need, get the most out of the fertiliser you apply and reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser while sustaining or increasing yields on farm?
26 March 2026
Driving farm profitability through effective nutrient management
Slurry is a very important asset on Patrick Kelly's farm in Co. Donegal. Making best use of the nutrients within is important for reducing chemical nitrogen use, reducing costs and, additionally, it has environmental benefits
19 March 2026
Take every chance to get lime out
Farmers need to have a plan in place to apply lime, taking the opportunities when they arise, Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme, shares some key advice.
18 March 2026
Signpost update: Carbon footprints, production costs and making the most of organic manures
With weather after delaying much of this spring’s field work, Signpost Tillage farmer, Tom Barry brings us up to date with the latest happenings from his farm in Co. Cork, focusing on the cost of production, the carbon footprint of his grain and his involvement in the Teagasc led Soil Cycle project.
16 March 2026