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Tillage Road Map 2030
The Tillage Road Map 2030 provides an overview of Ireland’s tillage sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
29 March 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
Ovicast – March Grass Update
The Ovicast Podcast catches up with Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, to discuss grassland management for March.
28 March 2026
Prioritising farm safety
Recent interactions with clients over the last few weeks have highlighted the risks that farmers still take in terms of farm safety. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, shares key advice to farmers as they enter the busiest period of the year.
28 March 2026
Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan, part of the Teagasc Better Farming for Water campaign, was officially launched by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan T.D., at the Innishannon House Hotel in Cork today, Friday, 27 March.
27 March 2026
Yellow Rust is a Threat to All Winter Wheat Crops
Dr. Stephen Kildea, a researcher with Teagasc, and Conor O’Callaghan, a Teagasc tillage advisor, join the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the threat that yellow rust poses to wheat crops this season.
27 March 2026
Pullet rearing explained: Systems, scale and success
For the latest episode of The Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney discusses pullet rearing which is an integral part of the table egg sector.
27 March 2026
On Feirm Ground programme awarded The Open University Shooting Star Award
The On Feirm Ground programme has been awarded The Open University Shooting Star Award. The programme provides training and support for agricultural professionals and service providers to better engage with farmers on their health and wellbeing.
27 March 2026
Breeding the ideal suckler cow
As part of the Future Beef Programme’s ongoing series aimed at improving performance and profitability in Irish suckler herds, a webinar focusing on breeding the ideal cow for different beef production systems will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00pm
27 March 2026
Spot hidden nutrient gaps before yield suffers
Keeping crops well fed isn’t just about nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Elements such as sulphur, magnesium and manganese, though required in smaller amounts, play a vital role in crop performance. Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us more.
26 March 2026